CSE Career Fair prep events
CSE Career Services offers a wide variety of workshops to help you prepare for the Spring 2026 CSE Career Fair.
Spring 2026 CSE Career Fair
Tuesday, February. 3, 2026
11 a.m.-4 p.m.
3M Arena at Mariucci
Drop-in Hours
CSE Career Services will offer the following in-person drop-in hours in Lind Hall 105. Drop-ins can be used for resumes, cover letters, Handshake and career fair preparation:
- Tuesday, Jan. 20-Friday, Jan. 30: 2-4 p.m.
- Monday, Feb. 2: 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:
Career Fair Employer Panel
Monday, Jan. 26, 2026
12:15-1 p.m.
Lind Hall, Room 325
Register for the Career Fair Employer Panel
Gear up to shine at the CSE Career Fair! Hear from a panel of CSE employers about what to expect, how to stand out, how to follow up, and more.
Resume Writing Workshop
Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026
12:15-1 p.m.
Lind Hall, Room 325
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.
International Student Career Fair Prep Virtual Workshop
Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026
11 a.m.-noon Central Time
Zoom
Register for the International Student Career Fair Prep Virtual Workshop
Presenters from International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) and Career Services will provide helpful tips and information on what to expect at a career fair, how to talk with employers, work authorization options, and strategies for successful interactions and follow-up. This session is designed with the needs of University of Minnesota (UMN) international students attending fall career fairs in mind, although anyone in the UMN community is welcome to attend.
CSE Co-op Program Information Session
Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026
12:15-1 p.m.
Lind Hall, Room 325
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.
Technical Interviewing hosted by Emerson
Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026
4-5:30 p.m.
Bruininks Hall, Room 131A
Register for Technical Interviewing hosted by Emerson
Join Emerson employees for an interactive session designed to help you succeed in technical interviews! The first 45 minutes will be a lecture covering essential strategies, including how to prepare effectively, tips for performing well during the interview, how to handle questions you don’t know the answer to, and approaches for roles where you lack direct technical experience. The next 45 minutes will be a breakout session where you can engage with Emerson professionals in small groups, ask questions, get personalized advice, and practice your interviewing skills in a supportive environment.
Job Search Strategies Workshop
Friday, Jan. 30, 2026
12:15-1 p.m.
Lind Hall, Room 325
Register for Job Search Strategies Workshop
Whether you are currently searching for a summer internship or beginning to think about finding a full-time position after graduation, this session will provide helpful tools and strategies for navigating the employment search. Join CSE's Manager of Graduate Career and Industry Engagement for a workshop covering what you should know before applying for positions, strategies for researching opportunities and employers, how to assess whether a position is the best fit for your skills and interests, and timelines for applying and tracking applications.
Other Career Fair events
CSE Employer Practice Interviews
Friday, Jan. 30, 2026
9 a.m.-4 p.m. Central Time
Zoom
Registration deadline: Thursday, Jan. 29 at 8 a.m.
Register for CSE Employer Practice Interviews
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 Employer Resume Reviews
Monday, Feb. 2, 2026
9 a.m.-4 p.m. Central Time
Zoom
Registration deadline: Friday, Jan. 30 at 8 a.m.
Register for CSE Employer Resume Reviews
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.