CSE Career Fair prep events

CSE Career Services offers a wide variety of workshops to help you prepare for the Spring 2024 CSE Career Fair.

Spring 2024 CSE Career Fair
Tuesday, Feb. 6
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-Thursday are in-person drop-ins in Lind Hall, Room 105; Fridays are virtual drop-ins.

  • Tuesday, Jan. 16 - Friday, Feb. 2: 2-4 p.m.
  • Monday, Feb. 5: 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. 29, 2024
12:15-1 p.m.
Lind Hall, Room 325
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 Career Fair Prep Workshop
Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024
12:15-1 p.m.
Lind Hall, Room 325
Pizza provided!
Register for the CSE 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.

CSE Co-op Program Information Session
Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024
12:15-1 p.m.
Lind Hall, Room 325
Pizza provided!
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.

International Student Career Fair Prep Virtual Workshop
Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024
Noon-1 p.m. Central Time
Register for the 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.

Interviewing Workshop
Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024
12:15-1 p.m.
Lind Hall, Room 325
Pizza provided!
Register for the Interviewing Workshop

Whether you are 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 best prepare and succeed in your interview, and provide you with suggested strategies you can use to answer some of the most commonly asked interview questions.

Job Offer and Negotiation Workshop
Friday, Feb. 2, 2024
12:15-1 p.m.
Lind Hall, Room 325
Pizza provided!
Register for the Job Offer and Negotiation Workshop  

Learn strategies for confidently discussing compensation, benefits, and other elements, as well as how to manage multiple job offers.

International Student Career Fair Prep
Friday, Feb. 23, 2024
Noon-1 p.m.
Register for the International Student Career Fair Prep

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. 2, 2024
9 a.m.-4 p.m. Central Time
Registration deadline: Thursday, Feb. 1 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
Monday, Feb. 5, 2024
9 a.m.-4 p.m. Central Time
Registration deadline: Friday, Feb. 2 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 csecareer@umn.edu. or 612-624-4090.

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