Career Development

Minnesota's Private Colleges 2012 Job and Internship Fair

This is for those already registered for Minnesota’s Private Colleges 2012 Job and Internship Fair. If you have not registered and would like to attend, please complete an Orientation to Job and Internship Fair and submit your registration before the deadline. Visit our Job and Internship Fair website for additional information and eligibility requirements.

This is the final message for those who attended the Job and Internship Fair. If you are not currently receiving emails from the Career Development Center with weekly information you can sign up for the Career Scoop emails on Tommie Careers. After you log in just choose “Yes” for “Receive email notifications.”

Plan to attend the Social Media employer panel 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 13, 2012 in OEC Auditorium. Gain insight into how employers are utilizing social media in their recruiting and hiring practices. Gather insider tips on how to create or improve your online brand to increase your chances of getting noticed and hired.

Multicultural Forum Career Fair is Wednesday, March 21, at the Minneapolis Convention Center.

Companies seek candidates who hold or are pursuing a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in the fields of: accounting, consulting, communications, engineering, finance, government, health care, human resources, information management, information technology, management, marketing, operations and sales. The Multicultural Forum is presented by the Opus College of Business at the University of St. Thomas, in partnership with the Twin Cities chapter of the National Black MBA Association. Register on the website.

Create your professional LinkedIn profile and connect with alumni by joining the UST group, Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK). Drop in during one of the LinkedIn critique sessions to have a career counselor review your profile.

Pathways to Communication Careers is 3:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 27, at the University of Minnesota Continuing Education Conference Center.

Break out panel discussions will cover career paths in communication fields, internship ideas and networking leads. Registrations will be accepted in the Career Development Center, Room 350 Murray-Herrick Campus Center. Registrations are due by March 20th!

You can still post your resume on the Job and Internship Fair website. If you have not already done so it is not too late. The site will be live through the summer for employers and students to connect. It’s free and easy. www.mnpcfair.org/students/resumecenter/login

Set up an appointment by calling (651) 962-6761 to meet individually with a Career Counselor to discuss your internship or job search, to get support, learn tips on techniques that are more successful and find out about additional resources available in your career field.

Minnesota's Private Colleges 2012 Job and Internship Fair

This is for those already registered for Minnesota’s Private Colleges 2012 Job and Internship Fair. If you have not registered and would like to attend, please complete an Orientation to Job and Internship Fair and submit your registration before the deadline. Visit our Job and Internship Fair website for additional information and eligibility requirements.

Each week since early January emails have been sent out regarding the Job and Internship Fair.  If you need to read any of the previous emails they can be found on our Job and Internship Fair blog archive.

Also read the packet, “I’m Going to the Fair” (PDF) and the handouts you received at the Information Session.

Review any or all of the following webinars or audio guides: Job and Internship Fair Success Tactics, 30 Second Introduction, and Professional Attire.

Look ahead at your class schedule to determine if you will attend classes on Tuesday, February 21 or make arrangements to miss class(es).  An email list of all Job and Internship Fair participants was sent to the Academic Deans notifying them of your attendance at a University of St. Thomas sponsored event. If you registered after February 15th your name will NOT be on this list.  If you plan to miss class, inform the instructor as soon as possible.  There are over 500 University of St. Thomas students attending the Fair.  Instructors do not want to be overwhelmed with last minute requests for missed work.

Here are some quick answers to frequently asked questions:

When:

• Tuesday, February 21: Open floor time 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Students with needs may have extra time to due special accommodations by entering at 8:30 a.m. Prior to entering, check-in at the University of St. Thomas table on the Lower Level, outside of Exhibit Hall A.  Interviews go from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Science panels: Two science panels will be offered at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.  Each session will focus on different career paths within scientific organizations.
• Wednesday, February 22: You only need to be at the Fair on Wednesday if you have an interview.

Bus:

Free shuttle bus leaving from Flynn Hall.  The first shuttle will leave at 8 a.m. and the last shuttle will depart from Minneapolis. at 5:15 p.m. Shuttle will only run on Tuesday.

Three buses will loop every 20 minutes. Look for the bus with the sign in the window “MN Private Colleges Job/Internship Fair.”    The UST Minneapolis shuttle will not take you to the Convention Center.  The UST shuttle would be a good option for anyone with interviews on Wednesday.  It is only a few blocks to walk.

Where:

Minneapolis Convention Center – See Visitor info on mplsconvctr.org

Map of Minneapolis Convention Center at 1301 2nd Ave S, Minneapolis, Minnesota

What to Bring:

Copies of your resume on quality bond paper.  No cover letters, transcripts or references.

What to Wear:

Wear professional business attire. View our webinar on Interview Attire or visit symdress.com.

Minnesota's Private Colleges 2012 Job and Internship Fair

This is for those already registered for Minnesota’s Private Colleges 2012 Job and Internship Fair. If you have not registered and would like to attend, please complete an Orientation to Job and Internship Fair and submit your registration before the deadline. Visit our Job and Internship Fair website for additional information and eligibility requirements.

As you look ahead to attending the Job and Internship Fair on Tuesday, February, 21, you may want to take advantage of some or all of the following services offered by the Career Development Center, located in room 350 of Murray-Herrick Campus Center. If you have missed the previous emails regarding fair preparation they can be found online.

Final details for the Fair will be sent on Friday, February 17, be sure to check your email.

Develop your resume:

• Check out our online resource guides for resumes including downloadable guides and links
• View our pre-recorded webinar on resumes
• “Pop-in” for a quick resume critique at the Career Development Center. Call (651) 962-6761 for hours available daily.

Research Employers:

• Use the Job and Internship Fair website at  mnpcfair.org
• Meet with a Reference Librarian to assist with your research
• Check out our online resource guides for employer research
• Read pages 13-14 in your “I’m Going to the Fair” packet

Attend one of the Job Fair Success Tactics seminars in room 354 Murray-Herrick Campus Center:

• 3 p.m. on Monday, February 13, 2012
• 3 p.m. on Thursday, February 15, 2012
• 10 a.m. on Friday, February 17, 2012

Prepare and practice your “30 Second Introduction”:

• Read page 22 in your packet and write a “hook”
• Watch employer advice on what to say
• View the webinar slides on what to do and what to say
• Schedule an appointment to meet with a counselor to practice your speech

Interviewing Skills:

• Career resource guides for interviewing
• Listen to an audio guide about interviewing
• View a webinar about interviewing
• Practice your interviewing skills using InterviewStream (you will need access to a webcam to use this program)
• Call (651) 962-6761 to schedule an appointment to role play with a mock interview

Minnesota's Private Colleges 2012 Job and Internship Fair

This is for those already registered for Minnesota’s Private Colleges 2012 Job and Internship Fair. If you have not registered and would like to attend, please complete an Orientation to Job and Internship Fair and submit your registration before the deadline. Visit our Job and Internship Fair website for additional information and eligibility requirements.

Welcome back to second semester. If you have been away from your email this J-Term or did not register until recently, I suggest you check the weekly articles that were posted during January regarding the Job and Internship Fair.

The previous articles have covered most of the preparation topics for the Fair. I would like to remind you how important it is be ready BEFORE you walk in the door to present yourself to employers. The following seminar is designed to assist students who are attending the Fair to share tips on how to best prepare in advance, what to wear, resume hints, employer approach for the open floor time and floor strategy. The seminar is not mandatory, but highly suggested. The sooner you attend, the more time you will have to prepare. A door prize is distributed at each session.

Job and Internship Fair Success Tactics
Bring your purple packet to the seminar

• 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 7, 2012, in room 355 Murray-Herrick Campus Center
• 10 a.m. on Thursday, February 9, 2012, in room 355 Murray-Herrick Campus Center

Plan to attend Connecting in the PM Scene

Connecting in the PM Scene: Professional Mingling with UST Alumni will take place at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 9, 2012. Register in advance to receive your own pre-printed business cards for networking. This event will provide you with a great opportunity to practice your job fair skills while meeting with alumni. Appetizers will be served.

Job Fair Tip #16

Have you posted your resume on www.mnpcfair.org? By posting your resume on this site employers can search the database of students attending to invite you to interviews. Employers will use your stated career field of interest(s) as the only search criteria. The resume database will be available through June 2012 for employers to access. Use the “Student” tab on the Private College Job and Internship Fair website to access this feature.

Tip #17

“Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.” It is important to use as many resources as possible when searching for a job or internship. The Job and Internship Fair is only one of the “eggs.” Have you searched the job and internship postings on the Career Development Center’s webpage? You can also log into Tommie Careers to access additional postings. You can also use  additional job and internship sits such as LandIt and InDeed.

Register to attend seminars

All seminars take place in room 355 Murray-Herrick Campus Center. Register online to attend.

• Interviewing Skills: 12:15 p.m. on Friday, February 3, 2012 and 2 p.m. on Wednesday February 8, 2012
• Resume Writing: 3 p.m. on Monday, February 6, 2012
• Orientation to On-Campus Interviewing: 3 p.m. on Monday, February 6, 2012, and noon on Thursday, February 9, 2012

Pop-in hours with career counselors are also available for quick questions or resume or cover letter reviews.

Individual appointments provide personalized assistance. Call (651) 962-6761 to schedule.

Minnesota's Private Colleges Job and Internship Fair

This is for those already registered for Minnesota’s Private Colleges Job and Internship Fair. If you have not registered and would like to attend, please complete an Orientation to Job and Internship Fair and submit your registration before the deadline. Visit our Job and Internship Fair website for additional information and eligibility requirements.

The Career Development Center staff is here to guide you and offer suggestions to increase your success at Minnesota’s Private Colleges Job and Internship Fair. Call (651) 962-6761 to schedule an appointment or “pop-in” for quick questions during our open hours (call for available times each day). For those who missed the video clip of the Fair it would be very useful to listen to student and employer comments and recommendations about the Fair.

TIP #12

Get your attire ready for the Fair. You should be dressed in business professional. This is a chance to put your best foot forward to make a positive, professional first-impression. If you are planning to purchase a new outfit, it may take additional time to find the right size and/or have alterations made to the garment. More interview attire information may be found at About.com.

TIP #13

Explore career options in the science field. Representatives from various bioscience organizations will be participating in panel presentations on at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 21, 2012. The focus is to discuss career paths, internships, and jobs within their organization and allow for time to network with students following each panel. The career paths of Clinical Research, Research and Development, and Laboratory Science will be represented.

TIP #14

Check out the On-Campus Interviewing program. Organizations will be recruiting juniors and seniors for internships and full-time positions. Interviews will take place at UST. If you have not already attended an OCI Orientation (see below) to learn more about this opportunity. If you are already registered, check in about the new positions for the spring schedule.

TIP #15

Register to attend “Connecting in the PM (Professional Mingling) Scene” 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 9, 2012. Perfect your networking etiquette and refine your elevator pitch while mingling with Tommie alumni. Dress is business casual and appetizers will be provided.

Seminars offered

All seminars are held in Room 355 Murray Herrick Campus Center. Register online.

Interviewing Skills

• Friday, February 3 @ 12:15 p.m.
• Wednesday, February 8 @ 2 p.m.

Job/Internship Fair Success Tactics (prize drawing at each session)

• Tuesday, January 31 @ noon
• Wednesday, February 1 @ 3 p.m.
• Thursday, February 9 @ 10 a.m.
• Tuesday, February 07 @ 3:30 p.m.

Job and Internship Success Tactics may also be viewed online as a pre-recorded webinar.

Orientation to On-Campus Interviewing (OCI)

• Friday, February 3 @ 8:15 a.m.
• Monday, February 6 @ 3 p.m.

Minnesota's Private Colleges Job and Internship Fair

This is for those already registered for Minnesota’s Private Colleges Job and Internship Fair. If you have not registered and would like to attend, please complete an Orientation to Job and Internship Fair and submit your registration before the deadline. Visit our Job and Internship Fair website for additional information and eligibility requirements.

The month of January is quickly passing and that means so is the time to prepare for the Fair. If you have been busy this month and missed tips 1-8 in the previous emails go back and make note of suggestions to get ready for the Fair. If you registered after the emails were sent or if you don’t have them, they are available at stthomas.edu/careerdevelopment/fair/updates. I know many of you are reading the emails because you have replied with questions and you are attending the seminars. GREAT WORK!!!

TIP #9

There are over 125 employers registered to attend! Use the mnpcfair.org site to research the employers and gather the contact information. Refer to pages 13-14 in your packet for research tips. Prepare “cheat sheets” to bring to the Fair for quick reference and to make notes about your contact and follow-up information while at the Fair. The Reference Librarians are a great resource to assist you in finding the best sites to use.

TIP #10

Are you able to identify your top interests and skills and relate those to positions of interest? The handouts and worksheets in your packet on pages 5-9 will give you some basic information on interest themes, skills and values that employers seek in candidates. Use this information to describe yourself and to give life stories on your career related qualifications. The skills listed on page 8 give an indication of what employers are looking for in qualified candidates. You should be able to give an example of how you have developed each of these skills through your academic, work, volunteer, internship or travel experiences. Prepare stories that illustrate your skills in these areas to share with the employers. This technique is referred to as behavioral interviewing and used extensively by employers. Attend an interviewing skills workshop too!

TIP #11

Spend time learning more about occupations available in your major or career field. Within every career field there are numerous related occupations. Are you able to give examples of titles or areas within an organization that would hire people with your career interests/skills? Use the Career Development Center’s website, to research several occupations and complete the worksheet on page 10 of your packet (make additional copies as needed). Employers want you to tell them what you are interested in doing. If you are able to identify career fields, job titles or occupations of interest, even if employers are not recruiting for that position at the Fair, they will get a better idea of your focus and be able to refer you to another contact at their organization.

Seminars to attend

All are held in Room 355 Murray-Herrick Campus Center, register online.

Orientation to On-Campus Interviewing for Spring 2012

• 1 p.m. on Thursday, January 26, 2012

Job and Internship Fair Success Tactics (bring your packet–door prizes at each session)

• 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 25, 2012
• 11 a.m. on Friday, January 27, 2012
• Noon on Tuesday, January 31, 2012
• 3 p.m. on Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Minnesota's Private Colleges Job and Internship Fair

This is for those already registered for Minnesota’s Private Colleges Job and Internship Fair. If you have not registered and would like to attend, please complete an Orientation to Job and Internship Fair and submit your registration before the deadline. Visit our Job and Internship Fair website for additional information and eligibility requirements.

TIP #4

The Job and Internship Fair Success Seminar is being offered at 4 p.m. Thursday, January 19 and 10 a.m. Friday, January 20. These will both take place in Room 355 Murray-Herrick Campus Center. The seminar will offer tips on how to approach the open floor time, introductions to employers, resume tips, interviewing ideas, contacting employers in advance of the Fair and follow-up after the Fair. Bring your packet “I’m Going to the Fair.” If you are not able to attend the live session this is also available as a webinar.

TIP #5

Your resume should be in the final draft stages and ready to send/post to employers. Refer to page 15 in your packet for ideas on resources available through our office to assist you with the development of your resume. The Resume Writing seminar is being offered at noon on Friday, January 20 in Room 355 Murray-Herrick Campus Center or call for daily “pop-in” times for a staff member to review your resume. When your resume is complete, post it on the www.mnpcfair.org website where employers attending the event will have access to your information and may contact you for an interview.

TIP #6

Remember that the student feedback strongly recommends applying in advance. “It really works.” NOW is the time to research employers and apply directly to employers who are accepting resumes in advance of the Fair. Refer to page 15 in your packet for what to include in the letter to employers. (This topic is also covered in the Resume writing seminar dates listed in Tip #5)

TIP #7

Begin to gather information about interviewing skills. Pages 16-19 in your packet give further resources and information about preparing for successful interviews. You may also call 651-961-6761 to schedule a mock interview to practice. You can also practice on your own at any time using InterviewStream and your own webcam. InterviewStream allows you to record your responses to questions and review them on your own.

TIP #8

In addition to the Job and Internship Fair, the spring session for On-Campus Interviewing provides opportunities to meet with employers who are hiring for full-time and internship positions. If you have not attended an Orientation to On-Campus Interviewing (different from the Orientation to Job and Internship Fair) you will need to attend one of the seminars.

Join our Facebook group and follow us on Twitter or read the blog for reminders and to learn more about the current job search trends.

Minnesota's Private Colleges Job and Internship Fair

This is for those already registered for Minnesota’s Private Colleges Job and Internship Fair. If you have not registered and would like to attend, please complete an Orientation to Job and Internship Fair and submit your registration before the deadline. Visit our Job and Internship Fair website for additional information and eligibility requirements.

Happy New Year from the Career Development Center! With the New Year come plans for new beginnings. The Job and Internship Fair will provide an opportunity to explore avenues for new internships and new jobs. During the next seven weeks you will receive suggestions on ways to prepare for the Fair. Students who have participated in the Fair previously and completed an evaluation of their experience consistently note that preparing in advance increases their satisfaction and results.

TIP #1

Read the packet, “I’m Going to the Fair.” You should have received this packet when you registered. If you did not, please email career@stthomas.edu and give an address where the packet should be sent. Pages one and two give suggestions on preparing for the Fair.

This is the month to get ready by assessing yourself, researching companies and preparing a letter and resume.

TIP#2

Make plans to attend one of the Career Development Center’s seminars on resume writing or interviewing skills. These seminars can be found online through the Career Development Center event calendar.

TIP #3

Register to attend one of the seminars, “Job/Internship Fair Success Tactics.” Bring your “I’m Going to the Fair” packet to the session. Dates and times for the first two weeks are:

• Wednesday, January 11 at 3:30 p.m.
• Thursday, January 12 at 12:30 p.m.
• Thursday, January 19 at 4 p.m.
• Friday, January 20 at 10:00 a.m.

All sessions are held in Room 355, Murray Herrick Campus Center. Additional sessions will be offered later in January and into February. Dates and times will be posted.

The success tactics seminar is also offered as a prerecorded webinar format on the Career Development website.

Now is the time to prepare! Next week we’ll have more tips so be watching!