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Strommen Career and Internship CenterAnderson Hall, Room 23
612.330.1148Hours: Monday – Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fridays – 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.http://cswl.pbworks.com/
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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.
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HUGE EVENT!
139 school districts from many states
76 interviewing booths
6 school district presentations
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Benefits to Attending
•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
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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
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Set Up at the FairWhat to Expect
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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
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Student Lounge
• Sit, relax, prepare, eat
• Need to bring own food or eat out
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Things to RememberParking will cost around 10-15 dollars
• pack light as carrying a lot will get heavy
Bring food or money to eat out
• Suit• Comfortable, but nice shoes
Bring only resumes to fair
Have at least 40-50 resumes
Dress professionally
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Between Now and the Fair
• Develop an action plan to prepare• Go to websites and make initial contacts• Resume, cover letter, and practice
interviews
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After the Fair
• Follow up with districts you liked– Complete their applications and apply for any open
positions– Send them a thank you letter
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Advice from Past Students
Students
said..
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•Plan ahead•Wear comfortable shoes•Get there early•Stay relaxed•Bring snack food•Prepare•Be willing to re-locate•Be yourself
Students
said..
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•Be organized•Research districts before•Ask questions•Practice interviewing•Follow-up with thank you notes•Follow through by completing applications
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Questions???