Items required to pre-register for the Teacher Recruitment Fair:

1. Standard California Application

2. Resume

3. Philosophy of Education

4. Transcripts (Unofficial)

5. Letters of Recommendation

6. MONSTER Registration (turn in a printed copy of the Profile)

7. ED-JOIN Registration (turn in a printed copy)

Pre-Registration Deadline: Thursday April 3, 2008.

A list of School districts planning to attend will be e-mailed to students who are registered with MonsterTrak periodically prior to the fair. A hard copy will be available in the Education Career Services office.

Teacher Recruitment Fair Presentation:
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Career Fairs are one-day events where employers and candidates meet one another.  Personnel officers provide information about opportunities with their organizations.  Some recruiters will screen and interview candidates during the fair.  Candidates can identify and learn more about organizations that are actively hiring, pick up application forms, and in some cases, interview on-site.  The fair offers a low-risk environment in which candidates can explore opportunities with a variety of employers from around the state.

BEFORE YOU ARRIVE:

• Prepare your resume packet and have it critiqued by the Education Career Counselor.

• Review the list of attending school districts.

• Research the districts that interest you.

• Prioritize the employers you wish to contact.

• Write down the questions that you want to ask employers.

• Plan what you are going to wear.

• Relax.  You are prepared for the event.

AT THE RECRUITMENT FAIR:

• Bring a good supply of resumes, as well as paper and a pen to write notes. 

• Orient yourself to the facility.

• As you approach the employer’s table, respect other peoples’ privacy as they complete conversations.

• Establish eye contact, smile, introduce yourself and tell them why you are interested in their district.

• Ask for a business card from the administrators with whom you speak.

AFTER THE RECRUITMENT FAIR:
Make notes.  While the Fair is still fresh in your mind, write down key names and information.
Follow up with thank you letters.  Don’t over look this courtesy.  Your letter gives you another chance to state your interest and to remind the interviewer of your conversation.

Teacher Recruitment Fair

California State University, Fresno hosts two Teacher Recruitment Fairs each year, a Spring Fair and a Summer Fair.  Districts from throughout California are invited to attend. 

Candidates that are eligible to attend the fair are:

Current CSU students (must show Student ID)

Registered CSU alumni who have paid the $25 fee (must show registration card)
Note: Registered Fresno State Alumni who did not do Credential work at Fresno State will be designated by different color name tags and will be admitted to the fair after 10:00 a.m.

The following items are required for admission to the Fair:

Copy of Resume

Copy of Philosophy Statement

Copy of Reference Letters

Copy of Transcripts

CBEST Verification

California Standard Application
 

On the Day of the Fair:

Bring multiple copies of your Resume Packet (items listed above) so that you have enough copies to give to prospective employers.  YOU MUST MAKE THESE COPIES YOURSELF.

There will be a sign-in table when you arrive at the Radisson Hotel Conference or at the Satellite Student Union.  YOU MUST SIGN IN.  Further instructions and information will be given there.  Candidate check-in begins at 8:00 a.m. for the Summer Fair  and at 9:00 for the Spring Fair. 

You will need to sign up with the districts for interviews during the first 30 minutes of the fair.  Plan to talk to representatives from several districts.  If you arrive after the interviewing has begun please be courteous when signing up for interviews and do not disturb on going interviews. 

REMEMBER THE APPROPRIATE DRESS FOR JOB INTERVIEWS!!!! 

Many of your Supervisors and Education Faculty will be there to encourage you.  Please do not hesitate to check with them throughout the day if questions arise. 

See you at the Fair.