Career Fairs
Job fairs can be a very effective and rewarding component of your job search plan. Students who are seeking employment and internship opportunities are strongly encouraged to take advantage of these events. Each provides an invaluable opportunity to meet with representatives from a variety of industries, to learn about career opportunities, and to interview for jobs or internships. Student participants can visit with a large number of hiring professionals in a short period of time, making the most of one's time and effort. Career fairs are not only convenient, but economical too. Many are free for students to attend or have a minimal registration fee.
Note: all registration fees are cash or check only, we are not able to process credit/debit cards.
Pathways to Careers
March 23, 2010
U of M: Continuing Education and Conference Center, St. Paul Campus
Meet alumni from MN Private Colleges and learn about professional opportunities.
Pre-Registration in the Career Development office will be required along with a $5.00 registration fee paid by cash or check. *Space is limited, register early!* Note: all registration fees are cash or check only, we are not able to process credit/debit cards.
Check in begins at 3:30pm, Break out sessions at 4:00pm, followed by a reception at 6:00pm.
For directions and parking information go to: http://www.cce.umn.edu/conferencecenter/directions/index.html
Minnesota Education Job Fair
April 19, 2010
Hyatt Regency Hotel, Minneapolis
This fair is open only to alum and to students graduating by May 2010.
The fair will run from 10am-3pm with some employers conducting interviews until 5:00pm. Additional information about the facility and districts that will be attending can be found at the job fair website: http://www.mcucsa.org/mnedfair/
Current Students: In order to register for this event you must attend one of the Job Fair Orientation Workshops on March 16th or April 6th. If you are unable to attend a workshop, please either schedule an individual appointment with a career counselor or visit our office during walk-ins. Register through the Career Development Office beginning Thursday, March 4th through Tuesday, April 13th. The registration fee is $15, cash or check, no credit cards.
Alumnae: Register on or after March 4th, stop by the office to register in person or email askcareer@stkate.edu with your name and graduation date; registration information will be sent to you. The registration fee of $15 (cash or check, no credit cards) must be received in our office to finalize your registration. Questions? Call Natalie at 651.690.6998
Idealist Nonprofit Fair
April 13, 2010
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis This free fair is open to the public. Students are encouraged to register to attend in the Career Development office to receive a free job fair prep packet.
Accounting and Auditing Student Conference
September 16, 2010
Minneapolis Convention Center
The Accounting & Auditing Student Conference is your chance to meet and interview with Minnesota's top accounting firms and recruiters.
St. Catherine University's Career Opportunities Fair: Business, Technology, HealthCare and Non-Profit Organizations
October 14, 2010
Coeur de Catherine Ballroom
St. Catherine University, St. Paul
Click to view the details and a list of employers from the 2009 fair.
Government Job Fair
To Be Announced, will be sometime in October of 2010
University of MN, Minneapolis Campus
Click here to view the list of attending government organizations in 2009.
Minnesota Private Colleges Job and Internship Fair
February 16 & 17, 2010
Minneapolis Convention Center
Over 100 businesses and nonprofit organizations are expected. This fair is only open to current undergraduate students and December 2009 graduates from participating MN Private Colleges. Pre-registration and a non-refundable payment of $15.00 is required to attend. Registration is taking place in the St. Paul campus' Career Development office, suite 460 in CDC. The registration deadline is Friday, Feb. 12 at Noon sharp! Contact the Career Development offices with questions or for additional information. Note: all registration fees are cash or check only, we are not able to process credit/debit cards.
To prepare for job fairs, the Career Development office offers a number of helpful resources. You are also encouraged to make an appointment with a career counselor for one-to-one assistance with your resume, interview skills (including the 30-second "personal commercial" you will need to develop for job fair schmoozing), and more.
Additional information on job fair preparation:
Job Fair Success from CollegeGrad.com, this great article includes suggestions for sucessfully approaching job fairs
Additional Job Fairs & Job Fair Organizations:
· National Career Expos and Job Fairs Brought to you by BestJobsUSA.com., a database searchable by region, date, and career field
· Diversity Recruitment Career Fair Schedule Equal Opportunities Publications, Inc. helps "job-seekers from under-represented groups find employment"
· CFG Inc. Career Fairs Career fairs for Sales, Management and Business opportunities; also IT, MIS, and Engineering
Sponsored by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), the NACE International Students Virtual Career Fair is available FREE during the spring and open to international students at schools that hold NACE membership who:
- wish to return to their home country for full-time or internship/co-op opportunities.
- are currently pursuing one-year Optional Practical Training (OPT) and/or long-term opportunities in the United States.
- are currently pursuing summer Curricular Practical Training (CPT) internships in the United States.