MINNESOTA'S PRIVATE COLLEGES JOB & INTERNSHIP FAIR

February 21, 2012 - Job & Internship Fair Exhibit Booths Open 9-3 (Come for part or the whole day)

February 21 & 22, 2012 - Individual Interviews Scheduled 8:30-4:00

Minneapolis Convention Center

Fair Information - Links to posting an online resume, parking, directions, schedule of fair, employer list and the special events.

Pre-Registration required through the CEL

The MN Private Colleges Job & Internship Fair is designed to bring employers and students together in a way that allows students the opportunity to explore many different work & internship opportunities, and employers a cost-effective means of meeting highly talented students from Minnesota's private colleges. The fair is sponsored by 17 private colleges in the state.

The fair includes recruiter representatives from over 150 organizations from business/industry and from the non-profit sector. (Certified teachers have their own fair in April.) The individual organizations each have a booth in the Convention Center on the day of the fair, and students can choose with whom they'd like to make contact.

Don't miss this opportunity:
Take charge of your future and go to the fair!


Registration:

Registration is going on now at the Center for Experiential Learning!
  • Sign up Monday-Friday between 9-5 - Tomson Hall 270.

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  • Registration Deadline is: Wednesday, February 15 - 5:00 p.m.
  • The $15 cost of the fair (Ole Card, cash or check) must be paid at the time you register. Bus transportation is included in this fee.
Once registered, all communication with you about the fair will be through e-mail. Check your messages regularly, and watch for important information.

If you have questions about whether the fair will benefit you, see one of the CEL staff members to discuss your specific goals and career direction. A list of companies and organizations registered for the fair and the specific positions they are recruiting for is available on-line. Companies continue to register up to the date of the fair, so plan to check the site regularly!

Preparation For the Job and Internship Fair

Fair Prep Sessions (you MUST attend one): 
Tuesday, February 14 - 4-5 p.m.
Thursday, February 16 - 11:30-12:30 p.m.

Resume Workshop: 
Thursday, February 9 - 11:30-12:30 p.m.

Practice Interview with Employers:
Thursday, February 9 - 1-5 p.m. (hour long slots) - call the CEL x3268 to reserve a slot!

Interviewing Skills Workshop: 
Monday, February 13 - 4-5 p.m.

Direct from the Source: Networking
Network with and ask questions of from a panel of alumni in HR positions about interview skills and preparation for the fair.   
Wednesday, February 15 - 6-7 p.m., BC Ballroom

Alumni Include:
Matthew Norman ’08 - Customer Service Manager, U.S. Bank
Magdalena Wells ’08 - Program Coordinator, College Possible (formerly Admission Possible)
Mia Philip ’10 - Lutheran World Relief
Maggie Snetting ’06 - Senior Business Process Analyst, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans
Drew Penz ’11 - Senior Research Analyst, OptumInsight/ UnitedHealth Group
Laura Dyste ’11 - Business Consultant, Boom Lab
Nicole (Jin) Martinez ’09 - SWAT Expert, Target
Jon Aho ’11 - Business Analyst, Target
Tyler Lanz '09 - Process Analyst (IT), Target
Jessica Nash ’08 - Assets Protection Specialist, Target
Danny Langseth ’10 - Merchandising Business Analyst, Target
Rachel Woldum ’10 - Parent Liaison/Site Leader, Northfield Public Schools

Direct from the Source: Alumni Panel
An opportunity to learn from a panel of young alumni who attended the fair, practice your "elevator pitch/benefit statement" and get last minute advice. 
Wednesday, February 15 - 7-8 p.m., BC Ballroom

Panelists Include:
Jeff Wehling ’90 - Human Capital Partner – IT, UnitedHealth Group
Gregg Peterson ’89 - Human Resources Director, Heraeus Medical Components
Cara Herrick ’07 - HR Coordinator, International Division, General Mills
Karen Goodenough ’99 - Director of Youth and Family Dev., Plymouth Christian Youth Ctr.

We urge you to start preparing for the fair early. The CEL staff are eager to help you have a good experience; ask us your questions, have us critique your resume, and get our feedback on your benefit statement and answers to interview questions. We will be very busy in January and February, so call early to schedule an appointment.