PERC Education JOB FAIR ( Pittsburgh Education Recruitment Consortium)
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CANDIDATE WORKSHOP(PERC Member Institutions)
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Wednesday, March 26, 20149:30 am – 3:30 pm
Monroeville Convention Center209 Mall Boulevard
Monroeville, PA 15146www.monroevilleconventioncenter.com
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Current students from PERC member institutions who will complete requirements for certification by August 31, 2014
Alumni who hold current teacher certification
Certification areas include teaching, OT/PT/SLP, school counseling, administration, & related areas.
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Pre-registration - $10 Through PayPal on the PERC website (http://percjobfair.org/index.php) before Wednesday, March 7, 4:30 p.m.
After March 7 - On-site at PERC, $25 (cash only)
For non-consortium member students: $50 (cash only) on-site as a walk-in
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Go to www.percjobfair.org/index.php From the PERC home page, under PERC Registration (bottom left-hand corner), click on “Students & Alumni”Read all instructionsComplete the formClick “Submit” – this redirects you to PayPalRegistration is not complete until paidPrint your receipt and bring it to PERC as proof of payment
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Pre-register by March 7, 4:30 p.m.(You may attend PERC without pre-registering online, but the fee as a “walk-in” registrant is higher.)
Attend PERC on March 26, 2014.
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From the PERC website, review the Top 10 Tips for PERC list. After Mid-January, check the PERC website to identify registered employers under “Information for Students & Alumni” tab. Research them! Fine-tune your resume. Bring lots of copies. Consider a streamlined portfolio or brochure. Prepare your introduction (“elevator speech”).
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• Meet with a variety of employers to expand your employment options!
• Emphasize your strengths.• Prepare to interview … and practice.• Collect and organize information
obtained from employers. • Follow up with employers post-PERC.
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Suits are most appropriate. Males – if a suit is not feasible: a tie,
dress pants, dress shirt, and professional sports jacket
Females – if a matching suit is not feasible: skirt or pants with a professional blouse & jacket
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Females – closed-toe shoes are a must; make sure they’re comfortable!
No jeans, hoodies, sneakers or t-shirts. No tattoos, piercings or body art
visible to the employer. Minimal jewelry and cologne/perfume. Females – no short (mini) skirts or
dresses.
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How can job seekers best respond to/approach the "apply online" or "visit our website" response from employers?
•The Benefits of Attending a Job Fair
Employers still value face-to-face time with you. Don’t be put off because the application process is online.
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Plenty of resumes.Streamlined or mini-portfolio.Briefcase or other professional-looking tote bag.Any other “props” that will make you feel confident and professional.An open mind!
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Resume Collection – Some employers will interact with you at this level (it’s important for initial connections and gives you an “in” for follow-up)Interviews – Many employers will conduct interviews—from 5 to 30 minutes, some standing at their table; other reps will schedule you and direct you to a separate interview area.
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Job Offers - A few employers will make job offers to selected candidates. Don’t feel pressured to respond immediately.
Questions at PERC - If you would like to consult with a career services professional, stop by the Assistance Table at PERC.
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Contact your Career Center for more information