1. Erin Koolen Assistant Director Strommen Career and Internship Center
Anderson Hall, Room 23
Hours: Monday – Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fridays – 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

2. Job Fair Details Monday, April 19, 2010
Hyatt Hotel – downtown Minneapolis
1300 Nicollet Mall:
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Want to get there early
More beneficial because districts are there early and ready to talk
Clear your schedule for the whole day
Interviews can be schedule up until 5 p.m.

3. HUGE EVENT! 139 school districts from many states
76 interviewing booths
6 school district presentations

4. Benefits to Attending Best job search tool
networking
face-to-face with districts all in the same place
Best job search tool
see where you want to work
helps you prepare for interviews and applications
Can collect district information
resume, cover letter, portfolio, interviewing outfit, etc.
Forces you to get ready for your job search
a skill you must have to get a job
Can practice interviewing

5. Complete registration sheet
How to Register
Complete registration sheet
Pay $15 (check or cash)
Give both the registration sheet and money to the Strommen Career and Internship Center

6. Set Up at the Fair
What to Expect

7. College Tables
Come to the Augsburg table to check-in and your get name tag, schedule, and map
Someone will be there all day if you have questions/concerns or just want to relax

8. Student Lounge Sit, relax, prepare, eat
Need to bring own food or eat out

9. Booth Area
Meet with districts, stand in line, introduce yourself, give resume, exchange information, and ask if they are interviewing
Must wear your name tag
We will give this to you, which is why you must register early
This is how you get into the booth area
Different ways to approach this
go to booths you are interested in first to it get over with or go to the ones you are least interested first to practice

10. Interview Areas Districts handle all interviewing schedules
Can call or send application and ask for interview
Usually these are screening interviews to see if you meet their qualifications
Will usually have follow-up interview later if they like you
Ask questions and do your research on the district

11. Information Sessions Some districts offer presentations
Good way to break up your day and get more job search information
Can learn a lot of job tips that will apply to your whole job search

12. Preparation for the Fair
Use the Job Search Handbook for Educators and School House Magazine
Preparation = Success
Spend time preparing for the fair
Districts are impressed when they can tell you have prepared

13. Resumes and Cover Letters
Start ASAP with a rough draft
Takes a while, so start early
Come and see a Career Specialist to have them reviewed
Appointments fill up quickly, so call early

14. Complete District Applications
Start with those you are most interested in
Take a very long time, so start ASAP
If you have not completed online applications, districts will tell you to do so at the fair

15. Interviewing Interviewing is a skill and takes practice
Some may be interviewing at the fair
Especially if you want to move out-of-state
Schedule a mock interview with a Career Specialist
Review interviewing handouts and questions

16. Elevator Speech First impression that you give to school districts
Say what you like about district and inquire about opening positions
Prepare for each specific district
Use post-its to help remind you of what you want to say

17. School District Websites
Job Fair Web Links
Wiki
will connect you to all resources
Job Fair Website
click on MN Education Job Fair Association
School District Websites
link from job fair website and wiki

18. Things to Remember Parking will cost around 10-15 dollars
Bring food or money to eat out
Bring only resumes to fair
pack light as carrying a lot will get heavy
Have at least resumes
Dress professionally
Suit
Comfortable, but nice shoes

19. Between Now and the Fair
Develop an action plan to prepare
Go to websites and make initial contacts
Resume, cover letter, and practice interviews

20. After the Fair Follow up with districts you liked
Complete their applications and apply for any open positions
Send them a thank you letter

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

22. Questions???