Career Week & Career Fair
Career Week
February 1 - February 13
Career Week includes events that help prepare students for the biannual Carlson Career and Internship Fair.
Career Week Events
SLCD Resume and LinkedIn Review Drop-ins
Thursday, February 1
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Maroon Lobby
Recruiter Resume Review Drop-ins
Tuesday, February 6
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Carlson Atrium
Career Fair Prep WS + Recruiter Panel
Tuesday, February 6
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Virtual
SLCD Resume + LinkedIn Review Drop-ins
Wednesday, February 7
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Carlson Atrium
SLCD Resume + LinkedIn Review Drop-ins
Thursday, February 8
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Carlson Atrium
Career Fair
Friday, February 9
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Huntington Bank Stadium
Interview Prep Workshop
Friday, February 13
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Hanson 2-245
Career and Internship Fair
February 9
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Huntington Bank Stadium (420 SE 23rd Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55455)
The fair will be on the third floor at Huntington Bank Stadium.
The Carlson Career and Internship Fair is a bi-annual event that connects companies with Carlson students as a recruitment opportunity.
Employer Registration
Register your organization for the fair on Handshake.
The registration deadline is January 26, 2024.
Pricing, Invoicing and W9 Form
Career Fair Registration
Registration includes on 6' table, lunch, and parking for up to five representatives.
Two table/double booth registrations will be available.
For-profit employer registration $600
Non-profit/government employer registration $350.00
Invoicing/Payment
Payment for the Carlson Career and Internship Fair can be made one of two ways.
If at the time of registration “Credit Card” was selected as the payment method, within the invoice you’ll see a link that will direct you to log in to Handshake to pay the fee via credit card.
If “Other” was selected as the payment method and you would like to pay by check please send the check to: University of Minnesota, Carlson Business Career Center, Attn: Rachel Engstrom, 1925 S 4th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55454.
Checks sent to other locations can get lost and cause delays or result in canceled registrations.
To change the payment method contact Rachel Engstrom, engst359@umn.edu.
All payments (or plans for payment) must be received by January 26, 2024. Any companies listed as unpaid after this date’s registration will be canceled.
W9 Form
Here is a link to the W9 form.
Cancellation
The cancellation deadline is January 26, 2024. There will be no refunds after this date and employers who cancel will be invoiced for their entire registration fee.
If you cannot attend the fair, a notification must be sent to gbccinfo@umn.edu.
Alumni/Non-Carlson Student Attendance
The Carlson School Career & Internship Fairs are ONLY open to:
Current Carlson Undergraduate students
Current Master of Accountancy students
Current Master of Finance students
Current Master of Marketing students
Current Master of Human Resources and Industrial Relations
Alumni from the above programs who graduated within the past year
Please do not invite students that are not currently enrolled in one of the programs listed above, as we are unable to admit them to the Career Fair.
First and second year Carlson students are encouraged to attend to see how the fair operates and to network with companies for when starting the job search later on.
Sensory Guide and Equity Dress
Identified sensory stimuli employers can expect to experience during the event:
Alternate Activity - This event has an alternative method of participation. Recruiting does not solely occur at the Carlson Career and Internship Fair. Connect with the business development team (gbccinfo@umn.edu) for other recruitment opportunities.
Groups - This event may involve large amounts of social engagement in large groups, teams, or crowds. Employers can expect large amounts of people in the venue.
Hearing - This event may involve activities with auditory stimulation such as loud sounds, noise, or music. Employers can expect to hear loud noises with attendees talking simultaneously.
Masks - All participants are expected to adhere to current University mask-wearing policies at all times. Masks are not currently required but are supported when worn on campus.
Physical - This event may involve activities with physical activity. Employers can expect extensive walking and standing at the Career and Internship Fair.
Food - Breakfast and lunch will be provided by Chartwells Catering. Food will be labeled with known allergens.
If accommodations or dietary requirements are needed to attend the Carlson Career and Internship Fair please contact gbccinfo@umn.edu.
Equity and Dress
Please note that not all students have adequate access to professional clothing, especially with pandemic disruptions. There are students who have not had the means to purchase professional attire, didn’t need it during the pandemic, outgrew it, or have not had typical access to stores/events.
While our students are encouraged to dress in business professional attire for the fair, please keep these factors in mind while meeting with students.
Carlson does not have an attire expectation for employers.
Interested in learning more?
Carlson Business Career Center: Business Development Team
Questions about the Career Fair? Contact Rachel Engstrom: engst359@umn.edu