Get Ready to Attend Education Career Fair!

Melissa Johnson University Career Center 110 Burge Union 785-864-3624 KUCareerHawk.com

Agenda

What to expect

How to prepare before the Fair

What to do at the Fair

How to follow up after the Fair

How the UCC Can Help

What to Expect Takes place on Wednesday, November 7 from 12:30-3:30

pm in the Kansas Union Ballroom

Over 40 school districts represented from Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska

What to Expect Opportunity for you to talk to administrators and learn

more about their district and current or future hiring needs

Some may conduct brief 15-min screening interviews

How to Prepare

Update your resume

Research districts of interest

Develop your personal infomercial

Prepare your outfit

Pack your bag

The 3 C’s – Resume Guidelines 1. Customized: Make sure your resume looks like

you are applying for the type of job you are actually applying for. Tailor it to the position.

2. Concise: Use bulleted action statements and keep it 1 or 2 pages.

3. Clean: Make sure your resume is easy to read by:

Sticking to easy to read fonts, like: Times New Roman, Arial, Arial Narrow, Tahoma, Verdana, and Bookman Old Style.

Using between 10-12 pt font for resume content.

Utilizing your margins well – 1” margins

Using consistent formatting throughout

Update/Create Teaching-Focused Resume

A personality assessment that looks at 8 personality preferences that everyone uses at different times.

These 8 preferences are organized into 4 opposite pairs

that describe 4 dimensions of personality type

ELLE M. ENTRY 123 Jayhawk Road ▪ Lawrence, Kansas 66045 ▪ 555-555-1234 ▪ elle_m_entry@ku.edu

OBJECTIVE

To obtain an elementary teaching position in an inclusive classroom setting for the 2013-2014 school year.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary Education Expected May 2013

The University of Kansas Lawrence, KS • GPA: 3.8/4.0

• Will complete 15 hours of graduate study while completing licensure requirements in 5-year program.

LICENSURE

Kansas Two-Year Initial License in Elementary Education, Grades K-6 Effective June 2013

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Teaching Intern Spring 2013

South Park Elementary School, Shawnee Mission USD 512 Merriam, KS

• Looking forward to actively engaging 19 kindergartners in learning across the curriculum

• Plan to create and implement an integrated thematic unit on frogs through collaboration with cooperating teacher and others

• Will pilot a research project concerning reverse mentoring and use of technology by classroom teachers

Student Teacher Fall 2012

New Stanley Elementary School, Kansas City, Kansas USD 500 Kansas City, KS

• Completed student teaching in fourth and fifth grade combination classroom for six weeks

• Created positive learning environment for 21 students with consistent classroom management using “cooperative discipline”

strategies

• Planned and facilitated daily reading and math groups resulting in significant increase in reading levels for below average

readers

• Coordinated field trip for 21 students to Natural History Museum in Lawrence, Kansas

COACHING EXPERIENCE

Football Coach September-October 2012

Kansas City Parks and Recreation Kansas City, KS

• Successfully instructed 25 fifth-grade boys from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds in football and fitness

fundamentals

• Coordinated registration and practice schedule

• Planned and led practice twice per week, coached Saturday games

Softball Instructor July – August 2011

Lawrence High School Summer Softball Camp Lawrence, KS

• Assisted head softball coach with both elementary and junior high sessions

• Planned learning strategies and practice for group of 20 girls

• Encouraged teamwork and lifelong wellness skills

MEMBERSHIPS

School of Education Student Organization – Member 2011-Present

Kansas National Education Association – Student Member 2012-Present

EDUCATION

‐ List degrees you are currently pursuing or have completed

EXPERIENCE

‐ Group all of your relevant experience (ie, Teaching, Coaching) into 1 or 2 sections. Include student teaching, internships, field experience, and tutoring , and/or coaching experience.

‐ Put less relevant experience into a separate section, such as Additional Experience

LICENSURE ‐ List your endorsement area(s), grade

levels and effective date

DESCRIPTIONS

‐ Start job descriptions with active verbs (i.e., developed, led, created, organized, etc.)

‐ Include 3-6 action statements that emphasize topics taught, type of school and students, assessments, and creative ways you conveyed knowledge

ADDITIONAL SECTIONS

‐ Honors & Awards

‐ Volunteer Experience

‐ Study Abroad

OBJECTIVE

‐ Include an Objective for Ed Fair

How to Prepare Research Districts of Interest Check KUCareerHawk.com/edfair for a list

of attending school districts

Visit district websites to conduct some initial research before the event

Prioritize and target 8-10 school districts that you want to talk to at the Fair

If you have time, complete their online application prior to the Fair (only if you are completing your program this year)

Prepare a few thoughtful questions to ask district representatives at the Fair

How to Prepare Sample Questions for Recruiters

What are your current or anticipated vacancies for the upcoming academic year?

What qualities, characteristics or experience do you typically look for in a new teacher?

What extracurricular activity opportunities might be available?

What are you most proud of about your school/school district?

What would faculty, students, and parents say are the strengths of your school/school district?

What is the typical hiring timeline and process for your district?

How to Prepare Develop your 30-second professional intro

It should include:

– A firm handshake and smile

– Your name

– Your major

– Your program completion date

– Brief summary of relevant experience

– Your interest in their district

Follow up with a question

How to Prepare Prepare Your Outfit

Highly recommended that you wear a suit or business casual at the very least

Keep your accessories very minimal

No strong cologne or perfume

Professional Clothing Closet

How to Prepare Pack Your Bag

What to bring

15-20 copies of your resume

Nice folder to keep resume copies, paper, etc.

Paper (with your questions) and pen

Mints, kleenex

A smile and a positive attitude

Your KUID number (for check-in)

What NOT to bring

Large bag/backpack

Teaching Portfolio

Cover letters

References

Gum

Cell phone with ringer on

Make a Positive Impression Review the event guide/map to

identify where districts are located

Greet everyone with a firm handshake and a smile

Remember to introduce yourself using your 30-second introduction and offer your resume

Remain patient and friendly while waiting in line

Ask thoughtful, relevant questions

Exude confidence, but not arrogance (smile! )

Request a business card of districts you are interested in

Don’t monopolize a district’s time

Make a Positive Impression

Why do you want to be a

teacher?

What leadership experience do you have?

What questions do you have?

Tell me about yourself.

What skills do you have that make you an effective teacher?

Why did you choose your endorsement area?

What teaching experience do you have?

What do you know about our district?

Tell me about extracurricular activities you’ve been involved with while a student.

Be prepared to answer questions like:

Follow Up

Organize the information you collected, make notes

Write a thank you note or email to each district you are interested in (great opportunity to send a targeted resume and cover letter as well)

Conduct any follow up that was requested at the Fair, including completing online applications, uploading your resume and reference letters

How the UCC Can Help… Individual appointment with a career coach to review your

resume and cover letter, and conduct a mock interview

Resume Dropbox

KUCareerHawk.com/resumedropbox - allows students to send their resume to our office for review and receive feedback within 1-2 days

Education Resource Page –

KUCareerHawk.com/Education - includes Education resume samples, practice interview questions for PK-12 interviews, and information about reference letters

Optimal Resume and Optimal Interview http://ku.optimalresume.com/ - Online tools to help you build a resume as well as help you enhance your interviewing skills

Mark Your Calendar! Education Career Fair

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

12:30-3:30 pm, Kansas Union Ballroom

KUCareerHawk.com/edfair

Education Interview Day

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

8:30am-3:00pm, Kansas Union Ballroom

Sign up for interviews January 19-February 17

Go to KUCareerHawk.com/edinterview for more information

University Career Center 110 Burge Union

864-3624 Melissa.Johnson@ku.edu

KUCareerHawk.com