Education Job Fair
April 16, 2010
9:00am–2:30pm / Michigan Union
What to Expect
Connect with school districts right here on campus! Typically 85+ school districts and over 400 students attend the Fair.
What To Do At the Fair
| Attend the Fair to: |
| Interview with school districts for full-time positions |
| Build networks to expand your job search efforts |
| Get the recruiter perspective on the student teaching experience and the education job search |
Registration
IOF 2009 Registration Details
| UM-Ann Arbor Students and Alumni/ae |
| Registration is on-site the day of the event |
| There is no registration fee |
| Bring your student ID |
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| Non-UM-Ann Arbor Students |
| This event targets UM-Ann Arbor students, however, non UM-Ann Arbor students may attend |
| Registration is on-site the day of the event |
| There is a $20 registration fee (cash or check) |
| Interviews scheduled to be conducted at The Career Center are for UM-Ann Arbor students only |
FAQs
Do I need to do anything before the Fair?
Recruiters say research is the key to a successful job search. So…stand out from the crowd by taking their advice…research schools before the Fair. Not a lot of spare time? Pick your top 5 schools, do the research then add more schools as you can.
What do I wear?
Suits are always appropriate for the Fair. Business casual is okay too. Keep in mind, however, “business casual” doesn’t mean “classroom casual.” Schools say first impressions count so give some thought to what you wear.
What do I do when I get there?
Here are a couple of tips to make it more manageable:
- Before the Fair, develop your “two-minute commercial”: a brief overview of you—your background and career
interests (see example below).
- At the Fair get familiar with the layout:
take a minute to review the Expo booklet and room map.
- When you’re ready, head for your first school,
introduce yourself with a smile and a handshake and begin your “commercial.”
- If you’re feeling nervous or need a break,
stop by The Career Center table...we can help you practice and give you a little
“pep talk.”
Start your two-minute commercial with:
Hi, my name is _________ and I noticed you’re recruiting for __________
type of opportunities. I’m interested in this for these reasons…
What do I bring to the Fair?
Your copies of your resume, unofficial transcripts, reference sheet, portfolio (if available), pen/pencil and notebook. You’ll want your resume as you're chatting with school representatives and the other item
may also come in handy. If you’re asked for them, you’ll present yourself as a prepared job seeker!
Got more questions?
Come chat with us during Advising Hours or e-mail us at careercenter@umich.edu
Michigan Teacher Recruitment Days
The Education Job Fair is part of the Michigan Teacher Recruitment Days — a week of job fairs scheduled in cooperation with the Michigan universities listed below. Students and alumni/ae are welcome to attend any of these events. For further details and registration informtion, please visit the university websites.
Participating Universities
| Michigan Teacher Recruitment Days: |
| April 12, 2010 / Western Michigan University |
| April 13, 2010 / Michigan State University |
| April 14, 2010 / Central Michigan University |
| April 15, 2010 / Eastern Michigan University |
| April 16, 2010 / University of Michigan |
Parking For Students
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As on many large campuses,
parking is challenging and extremely limited. Here are a couple
of tips:
Car-pooling is always a good option when visiting Ann Arbor.
Metered street parking is available and usually requires change
from 8am-6pm. Check meters for time limits.
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