Strommen Career & Internship Center Anderson Hall, Room 23 612.330.1148
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S T R O M M E N C A R E ER &
I N T E R N SH I P C EN T E R
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Strommen Career & Internship Center •[email protected] • 612-330-1167 • http://cswl.pbworks.com/
Job Fair Details
Monday, April 11, 2011Minneapolis Convention Center
www.minneapolisconventioncenter.com/public/parking.asp
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Arrive early
districts are there early and ready to talkClear your schedule for the whole day
Interviews can be schedule up until 5 p.m.
Strommen Career & Internship Center •[email protected] • 612-330-1167 • http://cswl.pbworks.com/
2010 Event Numbers
89 school districts from many states
68 interviewing booths
6 school district presentations
Strommen Career & Internship Center •[email protected] • 612-330-1167 • http://cswl.pbworks.com/
Benefits to Attending
•networking•meet many districts in one
place
Important job search tool
•explore districts•prepare for interviews and
applicationsCollect district
information
•resume, cover letter, portfolio, interviewing outfit, etc. Motivation to begin job
search
•interviewing and “marketing” yourselfHone job
hunting skills
Strommen Career & Internship Center •[email protected] • 612-330-1167 • http://cswl.pbworks.com/
How to Register
Complete registration
sheetPay $15 (check
or cash)
Give both the registration
sheet and money to the Strommen
Career and Internship
Center
Fair Set Up
Strommen Career & Internship Center •[email protected] • 612-330-1167 • http://cswl.pbworks.com/
4 Areas of the Fair
Augsburg Table Come to the Augsburg table to check-in and your get name tag,
schedule, and map Student Lounge
Prepare, eat, relax (bring your own food or money to eat out) District Booths
Meet with districts, introduce yourself, exchange information and resumes, and inquire about interviewing
Wear your name tag Decide on strategy:
Start with your top choices Begin with others to practice your pitch
Interview Areas (Districts handle all interviewing schedules) Can call or send application and ask for interview at the fair Usually these are screening interviews to see if you meet qualifications Will usually have follow-up interview later if they like you Ask questions and do your research on the district
Strommen Career & Internship Center •[email protected] • 612-330-1167 • http://cswl.pbworks.com/
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
Strommen Career & Internship Center •[email protected] • 612-330-1167 • http://cswl.pbworks.com/
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
Strommen Career & Internship Center •[email protected] • 612-330-1167 • http://cswl.pbworks.com/
Complete District Applications
Start with those you are most interested inTake a very long time, so start ASAPIf you have not completed online applications,
districts will tell you to do so at the fair
Strommen Career & Internship Center •[email protected] • 612-330-1167 • http://cswl.pbworks.com/
Interviewing
Interviewing is a skill and takes practiceSome may be interviewing at the fair
Especially if you want to move out-of-stateSchedule a mock interview with a Career SpecialistReview interviewing handouts and questions
Strommen Career & Internship Center •[email protected] • 612-330-1167 • http://cswl.pbworks.com/
Elevator Speech
First impression that you give to school districtsSay what you like about district and inquire about
opening positionsPrepare for each specific district
Use post-its to help remind you of what you want to say
Strommen Career & Internship Center •[email protected] • 612-330-1167 • http://cswl.pbworks.com/
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
Strommen Career & Internship Center •[email protected] • 612-330-1167 • http://cswl.pbworks.com/
Things to Remember
Bring food or money for lunchBring plenty of resumes (40-50)Pack lightDress professionally
Suit Comfortable, dress shoes
Parking costs: $10-$15
Strommen Career & Internship Center •[email protected] • 612-330-1167 • http://cswl.pbworks.com/
Between Now and the Fair
Develop an action plan to prepareGo to websites and make initial contactsResume, cover letter, and practice interviews
Strommen Career & Internship Center •[email protected] • 612-330-1167 • http://cswl.pbworks.com/
After the Fair
Follow up with districts you liked Complete their applications and apply for any
open positions Send them a thank you letter
Strommen Career & Internship Center •[email protected] • 612-330-1167 • http://cswl.pbworks.com/
Advice from past students
Plan aheadWear comfortable
shoesGet there earlyStay relaxedBring snack foodPrepareBe willing to re-locateBe yourself
Be organizedResearch districts
beforeAsk questionsPractice interviewingFollow-up with thank
you notesFollow through by
completing applications
Strommen Career & Internship Center •[email protected] • 612-330-1167 • http://cswl.pbworks.com/
Questions?
If you have any questions about the Education Fair or how to prepare, contact Keith Munson in the Strommen Career & Internship Center at [email protected] or 612-330-1167.
Visit the Strommen Career & Internship Center Resource page at http://cswl.pbworks.com/