Career Fair Information for Candidates

Event Details

March 4, 2009
11:00am - 4:00pm
St. Paul RiverCentre - Exhibit Hall A
St. Paul, MN

The Career Fair is held in conjunction with the Multicultural Forum on Workplace Diversity, a two-day conference.  The fair is open to students and professionals of all races and genders as well as non-University of St. Thomas affiliates. 

Career Fair Preparatory session - closed
March 2, 2009
6:00pm - 8:00pm
St. Paul RiverCentre
For more information, click here.

Submit Resume Online
Click here to submit your resume online.  Do not submit a resume if you plan to attend the event in person. Bring a paper copy of your resume with you to the event.  Please note: The service is provided by the University of St. Thomas Human Resources Department.  You are NOT applying for a University of St. Thomas position but are posting your resume only.  Resumes will be made available to participating Multicultural Forum Career Fair companies.

Who should attend?

The Career Fair is targeted to professionals or students who hold or are pursuing a minimum of a bachelor's degree. Candidates in the following and similar career fields are encouraged to attend: 

Accounting	Government	Marketing
Communications	Healthcare	Operations
Consulting	Human Resources	Nonprofits
Engineering	Information Management	Sales
Finance	Management

Cost

The Career Fair is free to job-seekers, though a resume will be required for entrance.  If your company is interested in exhibiting, please view the Information for Exhibitors page.

Participating Companies

The list of participating companies is now available.  Download the map and list to research your top companies and come to the fair prepared! 

Preparing for the Fair

Companies expect candidates to come to the Career Fair prepared.  Please download and review the Career Fair Success Tactics document [PDF] and attend the preparatory session provided by Lee Hecht Harrison. 

Attire

Business attire is expected.  General rule - wear what you would wear to an interview.

Resumes

Bring many copies of your resume.  A copy will be required at the registration desk for entrance.

Career Fair Preparatory Session

Another Step Closer to Your Next Position: Career Fair Preparation
Presented by Carol Cepress, Lee Hecht Harrison

Are you planning to attend your first Career Fair?  Or has it been several years since you last attended a Career Fair? 

Whether you are just beginning your career or are an experienced manager or executive, you can capitalize on success by attending a Career Fair Preparation Session offered by Lee Hecht Harrison.

In today’s economy and work climate, job search requires preparation. Topics addressed in this session include:

•  Understanding What is Different about Today’s Job Market and Economy
•  Resumes – What Employers Want
•  Importance of Researching Companies
•  What to Expect at the Career Fair
•  What to Bring
•  What to Wear
•  Your Role
•  What Recruiters May Ask You
•  What You Should Ask/Discuss with Recruiters
•  Networking Opportunities
•  Practicing your Positioning Statement/Introduction

Session provided by Lee Hecht Harrison.

Contact

Maggie Zawasky
University of St. Thomas
1000 LaSalle Ave. TMH 337
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Phone: 651-962-4241
mmzawasky@stthomas.edu