CSE Career Fair prep events
CSE Career Services offers a wide variety of workshops to help you prepare for the Spring 2023 CSE Career Fair.
Spring 2023 CSE Career Fair
Tuesday, Feb. 7
Noon-5 p.m.
3M Arena at Mariucci
Drop-in Hours
CSE Career Services will offer the following drop-in hours prior to the Career Fair:
*Note: Monday and Friday are virtual drop-ins; Tuesday-Thursday are in-person drop-ins in Lind Hall, Room 105
- Tuesday, Jan. 17- Friday, Jan. 27: 2-4 p.m.
- Monday, Jan. 30 - Friday, Feb. 3: 1-4 p.m.
- Monday, Feb. 6: 9 a.m.-Noon
Career Fair Workshops
CSE Career Services will host a variety of Career Fair preparation workshops. There also are previously-recorded workshops on a variety of workshops on CSE’s YouTube channel.
Career Fair Prep Workshop
Monday, Jan. 30, 2023
12:15-1:00 p.m.
Mechanical Engineering, Room 1130
Pizza provided!
Register for the Career Fair Prep Workshop
Get ready to impress at the CSE Career Fair! Information presented will include how to access the fair, what to prepare ahead of time, what to wear, how to make a positive impression on employers, and how to be successful.
Resume Writing Workshop
Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023
12:15-1:00 p.m.
Mechanical Engineering, Room 1130
Pizza provided!
Register for the Resume Writing Workshop
Your resume is an important tool to market your experiences to prospective employers. This workshop will cover what information is necessary or most important on a resume, and how you can best market and communicate your education, skills, and experiences most related to the type of position you are seeking.
CSE Co-op Program Information Session
Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023
12:15-1:00 p.m.
Mechanical Engineering, Room 1130
Pizza provided!
Register for the CSE Co-Op Program Information Session
Interested in learning more about the CSE Co-op Program? Come learn about what a co-op is all about from students who recently completed one this summer! We will provide a comprehensive overview of the program including eligibility requirements, course information, and advice on how to locate a co-op position.
Interviewing and Negotiation Workshop
Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023
12:15-1:15 p.m.
Mechanical Engineering, Room 1130
Pizza provided!
Register for the Interviewing and Negotiation Workshop
The first part of this workshop will cover the basics of how to handle interviews and interview questions from “Tell me about yourself,” to “Tell me about a time when.” The second part will cover salary negotiation strategies and how to handle multiple offers.
International Student Career Fair Prep Virtual workshop
Friday, Feb. 3, 2023
Noon-1 p.m. Central Time
Register for the Friday, Feb. 3, International Student Career Fair Prep Virtual Workshop
This workshop is for international students who are searching for an internship or full-time job and plan to attend an upcoming career fair. We will discuss what to expect during your job search, how to discuss your work authorization status with companies, and how to identify resources. There will also be time for you to ask questions.
Job, Internship, and Co-op Search Workshop
Monday, Feb. 13, 2023
12:15-1:15 p.m.
Mechanical Engineering, Room 1130
Pizza provided!
Register for the Job, Internship, and Co-op Search Workshop
The best advice for job, internship, and co-op searching is to begin your search early. Before you begin to look for opportunities, it is important to establish your priorities when it comes to industries, companies, and types of positions that interest you. This workshop will provide effective strategies you can use when searching for jobs, internships, and co-ops.
International Student Career Fair Prep Virtual workshop
Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023
4-5 p.m. Central Time
Register for the Tuesday, Feb. 21, International Student Career Fair Prep Virtual Workshop
This workshop is for international students who are searching for an internship or full-time job and plan to attend an upcoming career fair. We will discuss what to expect during your job search, how to discuss your work authorization status with companies, and how to identify resources. There will also be time for you to ask questions.
Other Career Fair events
CSE Virtual Practice Interview Day
Friday, Feb. 3, 2023
9 a.m.-4 p.m. Central Time
Register for CSE Virtual Practice Interview Day
Don’t use an actual interview to practice your interview skills! Practice your interview skills via Zoom with a REAL employer before the big interview. Virtual interviews are 30 minutes followed by 15 minutes of feedback. Sign up early as spots are limited.
CSE Virtual Resume Marathon
Monday, Feb. 6, 2023
9 a.m.-4 p.m. Central Time
Register for the CSE Virtual Resume Marathon
Do you need your resume reviewed prior to the Career Fair? If so, CSE Career Services will offer 20-minute virtual resume reviews with our employer partners. Register in Handshake and follow the instructions to sign-up for a time slot. If you currently do not have a resume and need to create one, please see our Resume Guides and templates on our resumes and cover letters web page.
Questions?
For more information, contact College of Science and Engineering Career Services at csecareer@umn.edu. or 612-624-4090.