Job fairs are designed to link students (usually seniors) together with potential employers. Some are virtual fairs that take place on the web and others will take place at convention centers and hotel banquet halls around the U.S. Often job fairs will have a more diverse group of employers than on-campus recruiting.

Carleton participates in the several of the following fairs. If you have any questions about any of them, contact the Career Center at x4293. More information about fairs and participating employers can be found in the Career Center. Watch for updated information as the date of the fair you're interested in gets closer.

"First Look" Program
TBA 2010. A resume referral program for Finance and Consulting firms.

Graduate & Professional School Day
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at Coffman Union, Great Hall at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities Campus. Talk to more than 100 representatives from Law, Business, Education, Health Sciences and a variety of other graduate and professional programs from across the country. To register for this event, stop by the Career Center. Transportation will be provided.

SLAC Regional Job Fairs
Students from several selective liberal arts schools (like Grinnell, Oberlin, Pomona, Vassar, and many others) participate in the regional fairs held throughout the country in December and January.

Government Job & Internship Fair
Monday October 26, 2009. University of Minnesota Twin Cities Campus. Find out how to start your career in government. This fair is open to students and alumni from the 27 participating Minnesota 4-year colleges and universities and is sponsored by Minnesota College and University Career Services Association (MCUCSA).

Minnesota's Private Colleges Job & Internship Fair
Tuesday & Wednesday, February 16 & 17, 2010. Students from Minnesota's private colleges are invited to attend this fair at the Minneapolis Convention Center to meet with over 100 Minnesota-based employers.

Idealist.org Minneapolis Nonprofit Career Fair & Workshops
Tuesday, April 13, 2009. Students have the opportunity to distribute resumes and speak with organizations about current and future employment, internship and volunteer opportunities and free information sessions offering career advice to nonprofit job seekers. To register for this event, stop by the Career Center. Transportation will be provided with a returnable $5 deposit. For more details, visit Idealist's website.

Coast-to-Coast Virtual Fair
March 22 - April 5, 2010. This is an online event geared specifically to liberal arts students.

Check out these other career fairs that are in the Twin Cities area:

Bethel University Career Fair
September 15, 2009. The Bethel University Office of Career Services would like to extend an invitation to Carleton students to participate in their annual career fair for free. This is a great opportunity for students to connect with employers from:

• Christian organizations
• Non-profit service organizations
• Small businesses

For a list of currently registered employers, go to: www.bethel.edu/career-services/jobs/fairs.

Biosciences & Medical Career Connections Event
TBA 2010. This event provides a forum for jobseekers, corporations, and academic training programs to foster connections and network for employment opportunities in the biotechnology, medical technology, pharmaceutical, and healthcare industries. There will be an additional 25,000 jobs to fill in these industries over the next ten years!