CSE Career Fair prep events
CSE Career Services offers a wide variety of workshops to help you prepare for the Fall 2024 CSE Career Fair.
Fall 2024 CSE Career Fair
Tuesday, Sept. 17 and Wednesday, Sept. 18
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, Sept. 3 - Friday, Sept. 6: 2-4 p.m.
- Monday, Sept. 9 - Friday, Sept. 13: 1-4 p.m.
- Monday, Sept. 16: 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, Sept. 9, 2024
12:15-1 p.m.
Walter Library, Room 402
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.
Career Fair Insider's Tip Panel
Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024
12:15-1:15 p.m.
Keller Hall, Room 3-180
Pizza provided!
Register for the Career Fair Insider's Tip Panel
Hear from a panel of employers and students about what to expect at the Career Fair, how to stand out, how to follow up, and more.
CSE Co-op Program Information Session
Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024
12:15-1 p.m.
Mechanical Engineering, Room 1130
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.
Interactive Interviewing Workshop
Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024
12:15-1:15 p.m.
Walter Library, Room 101
Pizza provided!
Register for the Interactive 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 allow you to practice interviewing with strategies you can use to answer some of the most commonly asked interview questions. You will be engaging with employers and peers in this interactive workshop.
We recommend you prepare by watching the CSE Interviewing video and reviewing the Interviewing Guide before attending this in-person workshop.
Job Offer and Negotiation Workshop
Friday, Sept. 13, 2024
12:15-1:15 p.m.
Keller Hall, Room 3-180
Pizza provided!
Register for the Job Offer and Negotiation Workshop
Understand the components of a job offer and learn strategies for confidently discussing compensation, benefits, and other elements, as well as how to manage multiple job offers.
International Student Career Fair Prep Virtual Workshop
Friday, Sept. 13, 2024
1:30-2:30 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.
International Student Career Fair Prep
Friday, Sept. 20, 2024
Noon-1 p.m.
Register for 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
Career Fair Kickoff!
Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024
9:30 a.m.-noon
Lind Hall, Courtyard
Register for Career Fair Kickoff!
Interact with our employer sponsors in a relaxed environment and prepare for the career fair by talking with CSE Career Services.The first 50 students to visit with companies at the event will be eligible to receive a CSE branded padfolio. There will be food, career fair prep information, and a photo booth for anyone that needs a photo for their LinkedIn or Handshake profile!
CSE Virtual Practice Interview Day
Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024
9 a.m.-4 p.m. Central Time
Registration deadline: Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 8 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, Sept. 16, 2024
9 a.m.-4 p.m. Central Time
Registration deadline: Friday, Sept. 13 at 8 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.