MN Education Job Fair 2014 Orientation. Overview of Orientation What are the Benefits? Before the Fair: Logistics Register to Attend Research Districts.

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MN Education Job Fair 2014 Orientation

Overview of Orientation What are the Benefits? Before the Fair: Logistics Register to Attend Research Districts Prepare Elevator Speech Practice Interview Questions Gather your Materials Dress Professionally During the Fair: General Tips Contact with Recruiters Interviewing After the Fair: Follow-up Additional Resources: Utilize the Career Services Office Advice from Past Participants

What are the Benefits? Access to 100+ school district recruiters from MN and nationwide. Learn about specific job opportunities and anticipated needs. Gain personal contacts with school district recruiters. Attend information sessions to learn about districts. In some cases, may have the opportunity to interview onsite for position(s).

Before the Fair Register to Attend You must pre-register for the fair through the University of St. Thomas Career Development Center. Contact Diane Crist at: to obtain registration materials. Visit the Career Development Ed Fair web page Set up optional orientation appointment Contact Diane Crist to set up time to meet;

Registration University of St. Thomas Career Development Center 123 MHC St. Paul Campus $20 cash/check Completed registration form (licensure area) No later than April 1, 2014

Before the Fair MN Education Job Fair

Before the Fair Logistics Monday, April 8, 2014 Minneapolis Convention Center 10am-3pm Employer Booths 10am-5pm Interviews For directions, parking, and nearby restaurants visit

Before the Fair Logistics Arrive early and plan to stay the whole day. Bring money for parking and lunch. Check in at UST table for nametag and list of districts in attendance. Three levels of contact with recruiters: Exhibit Booths Information Sessions with districts Interviews Lunch on your own (Restaurants nearby).

Before the Fair Research Districts Review the list of participating districts at Research your priority districts and take notes. Know their mission, students they serve, curriculum, and prepare educated questions for recruiters.

Before the Fair Prepare an Elevator Speech Prepare an elevator speech – a 30 second introduction of who you are and what you are looking for professionally. Introduce yourself with confidence! Share your name & licensure area. What do you know about their school district? Describe some of your most relevant experiences (i.e. student teaching and volunteer experience in the schools.) Practice your elevator speech with others.

Before the Fair Practice Interview Questions: General Tips Visit for districts who will offer information sessions or interviews the day of the fair. Contact the district representatives listed if interested in scheduling an interview. Please note: Some recruiters will schedule in advance, while others prefer to wait and schedule at the fair.

Before the Fair Practice Interview Questions: Sample Questions What makes you unique? Why do you want to be a teacher? What is your teaching philosophy? What are your strengths? What is one weakness as it relates to your career goals? How do you know that children are learning? Describe your relationships with colleagues. Tell me about a time you experienced conflict with a colleague and how you approached that situation.

Before the Fair Gather your Materials Gather your Materials. Bring multiple copies of your resume. Use a writing pad/folio to carry resumes, extra paper, and a pen. Include a list of your priority districts with research notes gathered on each. Use our Ed Fair PacketEd Fair Packet Hint: Don’t overload yourself with too much to carry.

Before the Fair Dress Professionally Dress Professionally. Be sure your have appropriate attire such as a suit, dress pants/skirt and blazer, or button down collared shirt. Wear comfortable, polished shoes. Have a neat and appropriate hair cut. You want to look great!

During the Fair MN Education Job Fair

During the Fair General Tips Arrive early and plan to spend the day at the fair to allow enough time to meet with your priority districts. Check in at the UST career services table. Create a strategy to visit your priority districts. Break away from your friends and take on the fair independently. Use the student lounge and plan breaks in your schedule to rest and keep your materials organized. Expect long lines. If one line is too long, move onto to next one and come back. Pace yourself – you don’t have to visit all your districts in 30 minutes, but you need to allow time for interviewing.

During the Fair Contact with Recruiters Review your district notes before approaching the booth. Respect the privacy of others as you approach. Be confident. Smile & make eye contact. Show your enthusiasm. Introduce yourself with a firm handshake. Extend resume. Give a short description of skills & strengths (30 second elevator speech). Explain interest in district. Ask about upcoming openings for the district. Also ask about the hiring process/timeline. Determine actual and potential openings. Thank the recruiter for his/her time & ask for contact information. Jot down notes about your conversation.

During the Fair Interviewing Interviews taking place a the fair will be short (20-30 minutes). Respond truthfully. Be prepared with questions for the recruiter. Don’t be discouraged if you are not offered a position – most recruiters use the fair as an initial screening. If you are offered a position, it is appropriate to thank them and ask for some time to consider. Always ask for the recruiters business card or contact information.

After the Fair MN Education Job Fair

After the Fair Follow-up Congratulate yourself on a job well done! Organize all materials collected at the fair. Keep accurate records of all contacts and follow-up with thank you notes within hours. Complete additional applications. Measure your success, not by the number of interviews, but instead by the hiring information you’ve collected and the recruiter contacts you made. Your hard work will pay off – just be patient!

Additional Resources MN Education Job Fair

Additional Resources Utilize the UST Career Services Office Utilize the UST career services office: Visit our website for additional job fair resources Schedule an appointment with a career counselor

Additional Resources Advice from Past Participants Students said... Plan ahead Wear comfortable shoes Get there early Stay relaxed Bring snack food Prepare Be willing to re- locate Be yourself Students said... Be organized Research districts before Ask questions Practice interviewing Follow-up with thank you notes Follow through by completing applications

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