Career Development

Minnesota’s Private Colleges 2013 Job and Internship Fair

This is for those who registered for Minnesota’s Private Colleges 2013 Job and Internship Fair this past February.

Job and Internship Survey–looking for your feedback

It seems hard to believe that Minnesota’s Private Colleges Job and Internship Fair occurred almost 3 months ago and spring semester is nearing an end. As you wrap up this semester the Career Development Center would appreciate your feedback on your preparations for and attendance at the Fair. A survey was sent to you recently asking for information regarding your experiences and we rely on this information in planning for the coming year over the summer months. We value your insight and comments and hope you can find a few minutes to complete the survey before leaving campus.

Job and Internship Fair 2014 dates announced

For those of you not graduating, a reminder that Job Fair 2014 will take place on Wednesday, February 19, 2014. Put it on your calendars and look for registration to occur beginning in November. For those who will be on study abroad you can register when you return. If you will be gone spring 2014 you will have access to the list of employers to contact them directly during your absence.

Life Beyond the Arches: A five part series on finding an internship or job

Gain insight and advice on your internship or job search during these sessions. Each week will cover a new topic to offer information on to best seek an internship or full-time job. Sessions offered weekly on Tuesdays, May 28- June 25 from 12:00-1:00 in Murray Herrick Campus Center Room 124, beverages and snacks provided. Register to attend the series at www.stthomas.edu/careerdevelopment/events

Minnesota's Private Colleges 2013 Job and Internship Fair

Because of your registration for Minnesota’s Private Colleges Job and Internship Fair that was recently held we thought  you may be interested in hearing about additional opportunities to meet with employers who are hiring.  These events provide ways for you to continue or develop connections for internship and/or full-time employment opportunities.

Career Fair – Wednesday, April 10 from 9:00-4:00 Minneapolis Convention Center.  Sponsored by the UST Opus College of Business, free and open to the public. A list of participating organizations is currently available.

Employment Agencies Fair- Thursday, April 11 from 11:30-1:30 in Anderson Student Center.  Bring your resume and shop around for the agency that fits your needs whether temporary/contract work or full-time hire.

Virtual Career Fair- Thursday, April 18.  Connect with employers via chat sessions recruiting talent across all majors and degrees.  Register prior to the event on the website www.Minnesota.CareerEco.net.

Join the Job Search Group- Gain support and ideas during this four week series to get you on the right track to a successful search.  Each week a new topic will be presented with ideas on how to make your search most effective.  Mondays, April 8, 15, 22, and 29 from 10:00-1:00am in 124 Murray-Herrick Campus Center.

Minnesota’s Private Colleges 2013 Job and Internship Fair

This is for those already registered for Minnesota’s Private Colleges 2013 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 blog.

Be sure to read the packet, “I’m Going to the Fair” and the handouts you received at the Information Session.

It is recommended that you view any or all of the short videos on our site related to Job and Internship Fair Success, 30 Second Introductions, Interview Attire and others.

Look ahead at your class schedule to determine if you will attend classes on Wednesday, February 20 or make arrangements to miss class(es).  An email list of all Job and Internship Fair participants was sent to the Academic Dean on Thursday, February 14, notifying of your attendance at a UST sponsored event. (If you registered after February 13 you name will NOT be on this list).  If you plan to miss class, inform the instructor as soon as possible.  There are nearly 630 UST students attending the Fair.  Instructors do not want to be overwhelmed with last minute requests for missed work.

Here are some of the quick answers to Frequently Asked Questions:

When:

• Wednesday, February 20: Open floor time 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Students with need for extra time to due special accommodations may enter at 8:30 a.m. Prior to entering, check-in at the UST table on the Lower Level, outside of Exhibit Hall A.  Interviews take place 9:00 a.m.-5:00 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.
• Thursday, February 21: You only need to be at the Fair on Thursday if you have an interview.

Bus: Free shuttle bus leaving from Flynn Hall.  The first shuttle will leave at 8:00 a.m. and the last shuttle will depart from Minneapolis at 5:00 p.m. The shuttle will only run on Wednesday.

Three buses will loop every 20 minutes. Look for the school 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)

What to Bring: Copies of your resume on quality bond paper. No cover letters, transcripts or references. Also bring money for some food or beverage purchases.

What to Wear: Wear professional business attire.

Minnesota’s Private Colleges 2013 Job and Internship Fair

This is for those already registered for Minnesota’s Private Colleges 2013 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 Wednesday, February 20 you may want to take advantage of some or all of the following services offered by the Career Development Center.

Final details for the Fair will be sent on Friday, February 15, be sure to check your email.

Be sure to check out the following resources as you prepare for the fair.

Resume Development:

• Resources on LibGuides
• “Pop-in” for a quick resume critique: Call for hours available daily.

Research Employers:

• Use the Job and Internship Fair website: mnpcfair.org
• Meet with a Reference Librarian to assist with your research.
• Read pages 13-14 in your, “I’m Going to the Fair”, packet.
• Create notes to bring to the Fair

Prepare and practice your 30 second “Elevator Speech”:

• Attend one of the Job Fair Success Tactics seminars: Bring your packet!
  • Tuesday, February 12 at 12:30, in ASC 342
  • Thursday, February 14 at 12:30 in 124 MHC
  • Friday, February 15 at 12:00 in 124 MHC

• Read page 22 in your packet and write a “hook”.
• Watch employer advice on what to say.
• View the webinar on what to do and what to say:

Interviewing Skills:

• Access LibGuides Resources about  interviewing
• Attend a seminar: Wednesday, February 13 at 2:00 p.m.

Minnesota’s Private Colleges 2013 Job and Internship Fair

This is for those already registered for Minnesota’s Private Colleges 2013 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 emails that were sent during January regarding the Job and Internship Fair.

The previous emails 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 seminars are 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 seminars are not mandatory, but highly suggested. The sooner you attend, the more time you will have to prepare.

Job Fair: Insiders’ Tips

This Thursday, February 7 at noon in 100 McNeely Hall. A panel of Job Fair employers and past student attendees will share tips on how to make the most of your time at the Fair.

Job and Internship Fair Success Tactics

Bring your purple packet to the seminar

• Monday, February 4 at 3:00 p.m. in 124 MHC
• Tuesday, February 12 at 12:30 p.m. in 342 ASC
• Thursday, February 14 at 12:30 p.m. in 124 MHC
• Friday, February 15 at 12:00 p.m. in 123 MHC

Tip #16: Post your resume

Have you posted your resume on http://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 2013 for employers to access. Use the “Student” tab to access this feature.

Tip #17: Use as many resources as possible

“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.” Log into Tommie Careers to access additional internship and job postings.

Upcoming Seminars and Events

Register to attend any of these seminars in Murray-Herrick Campus Center Room 124.

• Interviewing Skills: Friday, February 8 at 11:00 a.m.
• Resume Writing: Wednesday, February 6 at 1:00 p.m.
• Orientation to On-Campus Interviewing: Tuesday, February 5 @ noon and Friday, February 8 at 8:30 a.m.

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

Individual Appointments with a Career Counselor can be scheduled to provide personalized assistance. Call (651) 962-6761 for times/appointments.

Minnesota’s Private Colleges 2013 Job and Internship Fair

This is for those already registered for Minnesota’s Private Colleges 2013 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.

If you have missed any of the 3 previous emails, they can all be found on our blog. The emails provide tips on getting ready for the Fair.  The Career Development Center staff is here to guide you and offer suggestions to increase your success at the 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 students and employers comments and recommendations about the Fair. Scroll the bottom of the page for the live video link.

Tip #12: Dress in “Business Professional Attire”

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.  Refer to the Pinterest site for ideas on what to wear.  http://pinterest.com/ustcareer/

Tip #13: Explore career options in the science field

Representatives from various bioscience organizations will be participating in panel presentations on Wednesday, 2/20 at 10:30 and 11:30.  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, RD and Laboratory Science will be represented. http://www.mnpcfair.org/students/special_events.aspx

Tip #14: Check out the On-Campus Interviewing program

If you have not already done so, check out the On-Campus Interviewing program for spring semester. 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: Job Fair Insiders’ Tips

Plan to attend: “Job Fair: Insiders’ Tips” on Thursday, February 7 at noon in McNeely Hall, Room 100.

Upcoming Seminars

The following seminars will be held in Murray-Herrick Campus Center, Room 124. Register by visiting our seminar and events calendar online.

Resume Writing and Cover Letters
Tuesday, January 29 at 2:00 p.m.

Interviewing Skills
Thursday, January 31 at 11:30 a.m.

Job/Internship Fair Success Tactics
Monday, January 28 at 4:00 p.m.
Thursday, January 31 at 11:00 a.m.
Monday, February 4 at 3:00 p.m.

Orientation to On-Campus Interviewing (OCI)
Monday, January 28 at noon
Tuesday, February 5 at noon

Minnesota’s Private Colleges 2013 Job and Internship Fair

This is for those already registered for Minnesota’s Private Colleges 2013 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 on our blog. 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: Research employers

There are over 185 employers registered to attend!  Use the mnfairpc.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: Identify your top interests and skills

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 on Wednesday, January 23 at 2:00 p.m. or Friday, January 31 at 11:30 a.m. in Murray Herrick Campus Center Room 124.

TIP #11: Learn more about occupations in your major field

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

The following seminars are held in Murray-Herrick Campus Center Room 124. You may register to attend by going to our events web site.

Orientation to On-Campus Interviewing for Spring 2013

• Thursday, January 24 at 12:00 p.m.
• Monday, January 28 at 12:00 p.m.

Job and Internship Fair Success Tactics (bring your packet) or view the video on YouTube

• Friday, January 25 at 11:00 a.m.
• Monday, January 28 at 4:00 p.m.
• Thursday, January 31 at 11:00 a.m.

Minnesota’s Private Colleges 2013 Job and Internship Fair

This is for those already registered for Minnesota’s Private Colleges 2013 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.

On Thursday, February 7, 2013, plan to attend the “Job Fair: Insiders’ Tips.” It will take place at noon in McNeely Room 100.

Diversity Job and Internship Fair: Another Job Fair You Can Attend

The 6th Annual Diversity Job and Internship Fair will be held January 25, 2103, at St. Cloud State University, Atwood Memorial Center (student union), 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The Fair is open to all college graduates and current students.  More information can be found on the SCSU Career Services website.   Questions can be directed to the SCSU Career Services Center at (320) 308-2151 or careerservices@stcloudstate.edu.

Tip #4: Job and Internship Fair Success Seminar

The Job and Internship Fair Success Seminar is being offered on Tuesday, January 15 at 1:00 p.m. and Thursday January 17 at 3:00 p.m. both in Murray-Herrick Campus Center Room 124.

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 via YouTube.

Tip #5: Resume should be ready

Your resume should be in the final draft stages and ready to send or 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 on Tuesday, January 15 at noon and Friday, January 18 at 11:00 a.m. both in Murray-Herrick Campus Center Room 124.

You can even 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: Apply in Advance

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: Practice Interviewing Skills

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) 962-6761 to schedule a mock interview to practice. Interviewing skills seminars offered: Tuesday, January 15 at noon and Wednesday, January 23 at 2:00 p.m.

Tip #8: On-Campus Interviewing

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 Session (different from the Orientation to Job and Internship Fair session) you will need to attend one of the seminars.

Minnesota’s Private Colleges 2013 Job and Internship Fair

This is for those already registered for Minnesota’s Private Colleges 2013 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 Orientation session was a brief overview of the fair schedule and registration process.  Now it’s time to begin making plans for attending the event.  As with any search for an internship or job, there are things you can do to increase your odds for securing an opportunity.

The Fair provides a format to meet with employers in a live, face-to-face format to present yourself as a candidate for current and future positions.  Making the most of this event is worth your time and energy. Our staff is able to assist you in making recommendations on how to best prepare.

One option is to attend a seminar, “Job and Internship Success Tactics”.  The first session will be offered on Thursday, January 3 at 1:00. Bring the, “I’m Going to the Fair”, packet to this session.  Other sessions will be offered throughout January with dates and times for each week listed in the emails.