Any current sophomore, junior, or seniors and December 2021 undergraduate alumni attending one of the 17 Minnesota Private Colleges.

Past examples include counseling, mental health, social work, political activism, public outreach, management, sales and marketing, accounting and auditing, government, technical, administrative and professional, computer programming/systems analysis, consulting, human resources, and retail.

To participate in this fair, you MUST complete two steps. You need to register for the fair AND create a schedule of sessions in which you’ll meet with employers.

• Once you have registered for the job fair, you will be able to view the list of attending organizations. 
• You can check this page for a list of registered employers, and then visit the employer’s webpages to begin researching their organization!

• Registration is FREE! Register for the Minnesota Private College Job & Internship Fair on Handshake.
• On the day of the fair, there will be a FREE lunch on site while you connect and network with CSB/SJU alums. Interested in attending the lunch? Complete this form to sign up! 
• If you need transportation to and from the fair, please reserve your spot on the bus here. (Please note: there is a required $10 hold fee that will be returned to you on the return trip back to campus.)

• Download this checklist on preparing for the in-person fair.
• Want to meet with a Career Ambassador before the fair to review your resume, your 'pitch' to employers and any questions about the fair? Sign up for a coaching session on Handshake! 
• Visit the XPD Canvas Course and review the Fair Prep sections. This course includes information on tips for naviagting fairs, creating a targeted company list, preparing your elevator pitch, follow-up correspondence from fairs and more!

• Registration is FREE! Registration for the virtual fair opens on February 15th and spots will go quickly! Click here to bookmark your interest for the virtual fair as a reminder. 
• Day-of Support for the virtal fair will be provided by the XPD Career Ambassadors from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Click here to connect with a Career Ambassador virtually!

• Download this checklist for preparing for the virtual fair. 
• Here are the next steps to help you prepare for a successful fair:
  • Sign up for and schedule your virtual fair sessions with employers. 
  •  Ensure you have the right setup to support your audio (required) and video (optional).
• Handshake Video Requirements & Troubleshooting (Students)
• Upload a resume within Handshake to complete or update your profile, if you haven't already.
  • Did you know that you can Build your Profile from Resume?
  • Video: How to Upload a Document
  • How to Drive Profile Completion
• Execute company exploration and research.
  • Create your own list of targeted companies.
  • We recommend keeping the list manageable and being thorough in your research. This will enable you to have stellar talking points during potential conversations.
• Use the XPD Canvas page to access Career Fair Prep material
• Check out Handshake’s blog post for more tips on how to stand out in a virtual fair!