Friday, September 9, 2022

Get ready for the CSE Fall Career Fair by attending prep events

The CSE Career Center offers a wide variety of workshops on resumes, interviewing, co-ops, job and internship search strategies, and more to help you prepare for the Fall 2022 CSE Career Fair.

Get ready for the career fair! 

The CSE Career Center is offering a wide variety of workshops to help you prepare for the Fall 2022 CSE Career Fair on Tuesday, Sept. 20 and Wednesday, Sept. 21, noon– 6 p.m., 3M Arena at Mariucci.

Interviewing Practice Workshop
Monday, Sept. 12, 2022
12:15-1:15 p.m.
Bruininks Hall, Room 530B
Prepare for the workshop by watch the CSE Interviewing video

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 engage with employers and peers in this interactive workshop. Please register in advance as space is limited.

Career Fair Prep Workshop
Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022
12:15-1 p.m.
Mechanical Engineering, Room 1130
Register for the 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.

"What's Up, Co-op?" Engineering Co-op Program Information Session
Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022
12:15-1 p.m.
Mechanical Engineering, Room 1130
Pizza provided!

Interested in learning more about the engineering co-op program? Learn about what a co-op is all about from students who recently completed one this summer! You'll get a comprehensive overview of the program including eligibility requirements, course information, and advice on how to locate a co-op position.

Resume Writing Workshop

Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022
12:15-1 p.m.
Walter Library Room 402
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 Virtual Practice Interview Day
Friday, Sept. 16, 2022
9 a.m.-4 p.m. Central Time
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.

To sign up:
  • Log in to Handshake
  • Click Jobs, then search for Fall 2022 CSE Practice Interview Day
  • Click the Fall 2022 CSE Practice Interview Day job posting, then click the green Apply button and submit your resume.

International Student Career Fair Prep Virtual Workshop
Friday, Sept. 16, 2022
Noon-1 p.m. Central Time
Register for the Friday, Sept. 16, International Student Career Fair Prep Virtual Workshop
or
Monday, Sept. 19, 2022

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 Virtual Resume Marathon
Monday, Sept. 19, 2022
9 a.m.-4 p.m. Central Time
Register for the CSE Virtual Resume Marathon

Do you need your resume reviewed prior to the Career Fair? If so, the CSE Career Center 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.

To sign up:
  • Log into Handshake
  • Submit your current resume through the Fall 2022 CSE Resume Marathon" job posting under the Jobs tab
  • Once you receive approval notification, select your account icon in the upper-right corner, select My Interviews, then select the On-Campus Interviews tab and search Fall 2022 CSE Resume Marathon to sign-up for a time slot.
You will receive a Zoom link prior to your resume review.

If you currently do not have a resume and need to create one, please see our resume guides and templates on the CSE Resumes and cover letters web page.

For more information about the career fair, visit the career fair web page, or contact the CSE Career Center at csecareer@umn.edu or 612-624-4090.

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CSE Career Center
csecareer@umn.edu
612-624-4090
cse.umn.edu/career