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Workshops on resumes, interviewing and career fair tips help you prepare for Career Fair

Get your resume ready and prepare for the career fair!

Small Career Fair.jpgThe Career Center for Science and Engineering is offering a wide variety of workshops to help prepare you for the Fall Science and Engineering Career Fair.

Resume Workshop
Monday, Sept. 10, 2012
Noon-1 p.m.
Walter Library, Room 402

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.

Interviewing Workshop
Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012
Noon-1 p.m.
Walter Library, Room 402

or

Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012
Noon-1 p.m.
Walter Library, Room 402

Whether you are applying for an internship or full-time job, the interview is one of the most important parts of the application process. This workshop will outline the different types of interviews and questions you can expect, how to best prepare and succeed in your interview, and provide you with suggested strategies you can use to answer some of the most commonly asked interview questions. Prepare now for upcoming interviews!

Career Fair Prep Workshop
Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012
Noon-1 p.m.
Coffman Memorial Union
Third Floor, President's Room

or

Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012
2-3 p.m.
Coffman Memorial Union
Third Floor, President's Room

The Career Center for Science and Engineering, along with Eaton Corporation, offers two Career Fair prep workshops for students to help you prepare for the Science and Engineering Career Fair. Information presented will include what to wear, what to bring, and how to make a positive impression with employers you meet at the fair.

Resume Marathon
Monday, Sept. 17, 2012
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
TCF Bank Stadium (enter at 'Benton County' Premium Ticket Entrance)

*Bring a paper copy of your resume

Do you need your resume reviewed prior to the Career Fair? If so, the Career Center for Science and Engineering (CCSE) will offer 10-minute resume reviews by Career Center staff and employer partners. Arrive early to ensure you receive a resume review. Resumes will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis. No advance appointments can be made.

If you currently do not have a resume and need to create one, please visit the Resume and Interviewing Tips section of our website.

For more information, please contact us at ccse@umn.edu or 612-624-4090.
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Career Center for Science and Engineering
Lind Hall, Suite 105
ccse@umn.edu
612-624-4090
ccse.umn.edu


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