2020 Spring CSE Career Fair
Pre-register now for the CSE Spring Career Fair on Tuesday, Feb. 4
Get your resume ready and start researching companies!
Pre-register and prepare to attend the Spring 2019 CSE Career Fair. More than 150 companies and organizations are expected to attend the event as they search for students to fill full-time, part-time, co-op, and internship positions.
The CSE Career Fair is free and open to University of Minnesota CSE undergraduate and graduate students.
Now is a great time to prepare for the CSE Career Fair.
Important information about bag check and coat racks: Bag check will begin at 11:30 a.m in the West Lobby of 3M Arena at Mariucci (across from Ridder Arena). If you have a bag to check, please go directly to the West Lobby of 3M Arena and then proceed around the outside of the building (along 4th Street) to the East Lobby on Oak Street to enter the career fair. There will not be a place to check your bag in the East Lobby. If you do not have a bag to check, please proceed directly to the East Lobby entrance on Oak Street. There will be unmonitored coat racks inside the East Lobby. Please try to limit what you bring to the career fair. If possible, leave your bag at home and don’t bring valuables with you.
- Pre-register for the Career Fair. Visit GoldPASS powered by Handshake to register for the event. Pre-registration is recommended, but not required. Those who pre-register will get updates and additional information.
- Attend Career Fair Prep Workshops. Plan to attend Career Fair prep workshops. See a full list of workshops.
- Research companies that interest you. Visit GoldPASS for more information. Note: If you do not already have a GoldPASS account, sign up for one now at goldpass.umn.edu. Many employers post open positions on GoldPASS, and an account is required for students to apply.
- Get your resume and cover letter ready. Visit the CSE job search resources page for resources, including resume and cover letter guides.
- Prepare your 30-second "elevator pitch." To learn how to introduce yourself to employers and see sample elevator pitches, download the Career Fair Preparation Guide (PDF).
- Prepare for interviews. To get started, download the Interviewing Guide for Industry (PDF).
- Dress to impress. Make sure you wear professional attire to the Career Fair and interviews. If you have financial need, CSE Career Center staff can secure an appointment for you with one of two local non-profit organizations that provide free professional attire to students seeking jobs and internships. If you are interested, please fill out an application form to determine eligibility for professional clothing assistance.
For more information, visit the CSE Career Fair website.
The Spring 2019 CSE Career Fair is co-sponsored by the CSE Career Center and the University of Minnesota Student Chapters of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and the Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE).
CSE Career Center
Lind Hall, Suite 105
csecareer@umn.edu
612-624-4090
cse.umn.edu/career