Strommen Career and Internship Center Anderson Hall Room

Strommen Career and Internship Center Anderson Hall, Room 23 612. 330. 1148 Hours: Monday – Thursday: 8: 30 a. m. to 5 p. m. Fridays – 8: 30 a. m. to 4 p. m. http: //cswl. pbworks. com/

Job Fair Details • Monday, April 19, 2010 • Hyatt Hotel – downtown Minneapolis – 1300 Nicollet Mall: http: //www. minneapolis. hyatt. com • 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.

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

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

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

Set Up at the Fair What to Expect

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Job Fair Web Links Wiki • http: //cswl. pbworks. com/ • will connect you to all resources Job Fair Website • www. mcucsa. org • click on MN Education Job Fair Association School District Websites • link from job fair website and wiki

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 40 -50 resumes Dress professionally • Suit • Comfortable, but nice shoes

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

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

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

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