CSE Career Fair prep events

CSE Career Services offers a wide variety of workshops to help you prepare for the Spring 2025 CSE Career Fair.

Spring 2025 CSE Career Fair
Tuesday, Feb. 4
Noon-5 p.m.
3M Arena at Mariucci

Drop-in Hours

CSE Career Services will offer the following drop-in hours in Lind Hall, Room 105, before the career fair:

  • Tuesday, Jan. 21- Friday, Jan. 31: 2-4 p.m.
  • Monday, Feb. 3: 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 topics on CSE’s YouTube channel, including:

Resume Writing Workshop
Monday, Jan. 27, 2025
12:15-1 p.m.
Walter Library, Room 402
Register for the Resume Writing Workshop on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025

and 

Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025
4-4:45 p.m.
Lind Hall, Room 325
Register for the Resume Writing Workshop on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025

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.

Career Fair Prep Workshop
Monday, Jan. 27, 2025
4-4:45 p.m.
Lind Hall, Room 325
Register for the Career Fair Prep Workshop on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025

and

Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025
12:15-1 p.m.
Walter Library, Room 402
Register for the Career Fair Prep Workshop on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025

Gear up to shine at the CSE Career Fair! We'll cover everything you need to know: how to access the fair, what to prepare ahead of time, what to wear, how to impress employers, how to perfect your elevator pitch, and tips for making the most of the event.

International Student Career Fair Prep Virtual Workshop
Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025
Noon-1 p.m. Central Time
Register for the International Student Career Fair Prep Virtual Workshop on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025

and

Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025
3:30-4:30 p.m. Central Time
Register for the International Student Career Fair Prep Virtual Workshop on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025

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.

CSE Co-op Program Information Session
Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025
12:15-1 p.m.
Walter Library, Room 402
Register for the CSE Co-Op Program Information Session

Interested in learning more about the Engineering 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, Jan. 30, 2025
12:15-1 p.m.
Walter Library, Room 402
Register for the Interviewing and Negotiation Workshop  

Whether you’re applying for an internship, co-op or full-time job, the interview is one of the most important parts of the application process. This workshop will outline questions you can expect, how to prepare and succeed in your interview, and suggested strategies for answering some of the most common interview questions. Learn tips for confidently discussing compensation, benefits and other elements, as well as managing multiple job offers.

Job, Internship, and Co-op Search Strategies Workshop
Friday, Jan. 31, 2025
12:15-1 p.m.
Walter Library, Room 402
Register for the Job, Internship, and Co-op Strategies Workshop

The best advice for job, internship, and co-op searches is to start early. Before looking for opportunities, establish your priorities for industries, companies, and types of positions that interest you. This workshop will offer effective strategies for finding jobs, internships, and co-ops.

Other Career Fair events

CSE Virtual Practice Interview Day
Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025
9 a.m.-4 p.m. Central Time
Registration deadline: Wednesday, Jan. 29 at 9 a.m.
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
Friday, Jan. 31 , 2025 and Monday, Feb. 3, 2025
9 a.m.-noon Central Time
Registration deadline: Thursday, Jan. 30 at 9 a.m.
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 [email protected]. or 612-624-4090.

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