Education Job Fair

April 21, 2009
9:30am–2:30pm / Michigan Union

Because… one day can make all the difference!

What to Expect
The Education Job Fair is a great way to connect with employers right here on campus! Typically, 100+ school districts and over 400 students participate in the Fair. The Education Job Fair offers something for everyone:

• Seniors, Graduate Students, Alumni/ae
• 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

• Juniors, First & Second Year Students
• Explore career options in education
• Build networks for the future
• Learn more about exciting school districts from across the country

Student Registration

• UM Students and Alumni/ae
• Registration for the fair will be on-site the day of the event
• There is no registration fee
• Bring your student ID

• Non-UM Students
• While this event targets UM students, students from other universities/colleges may attend
• Registration for the fair will be on-site the day of the event
• There is a $20 registration fee (cash or check)

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 organizations before the fair. Not a lot of spare time? Pick your top 5 organizations, do the research then add more organizations 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.” Organizations say first impressions count so give some thought to what you wear.

There’s so many organizations here…where do I start?
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 Fair booklet and room maps.
• When you’re ready, head for your first organization, 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?
Bring copies of your resume, unofficial transcript, reference sheet, portfolio (if available), pen/pencil and notebook. You’ll want your resume as you’re chatting with organizations and the other items may 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 Walk-in Advising (click here for hours) or email 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 information, please visit the websites listed below (coming in March):

April 20, 2009 / Western Michigan University

April 21, 2009 / University of Michigan

April 22, 2009 / Eastern Michigan University

April 23, 2009 / Central Michigan University

April 24, 2009 / Michigan State University

Parking For Students (Map)

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 the meters for any time limits.

The Maynard Street Public Parking, a city-run parking structure, is the public parking structure nearest the event site (see map). Two blocks from the Michigan Union (event site), this is a gated lot with payment due at departure (approx. 95¢ per hour). Please note: credit cards are not accepted.