Job
Fairs
| UW-L Career Services Sponsored Fairs | WI College/University Sponsored Fairs | Other General Fairs | Teacher Job Fairs |
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Quick Tips for Attending Job Fairs
- Professional attire is always encouraged.
- Greet employers with a smile and a firm handshake. Don’t cruise the fair with a group of friends; make a positive impression by talking with employers on your own.
- Take copies of your updated resume. Some employers may collect them; others will not. Some may ask you questions and make note of your responses on your resume. Some employers will conduct “mini-interviews” at their table, others may conduct more formal interviews at another location at the expo. Be prepared for any of these circumstances.
- A little preparation goes a long way:
- Be ready with a quick (no more than 30 seconds) introduction that you can give employers, including your name, major, career interests and a summary of your relevant experience.
- Prepare a few questions in advance that you can ask about their organization and types of positions available. See the list below for suggestions.
- Prioritize your list of employers to make good use of your time. For UW-L career fairs, a list of registered employers is available on the Career Services home page and will also be available at the event.
- Some employers may leave early to get to their next recruiting event or to get back home. Don't wait until the end of the fair to see the employers you are most interested.
- Ask for a business card from employers. This will make your follow-up with them much easier.
Wondering What to Ask Employers at a Fair? Try These Suggestions
- What are the entry-level positions at your organization?
- What skills/majors are you seeking?
- Does your organization offer internships?
- What personal characteristics are required to succeed in your organization? (Find out what variables can make the difference between being hired and not being hired.)
- Tell me about your career path and why
you like working for this organization.
Job Fairs
Some of the fairs listed on these links are open only to the students who attend the sponsoring university. Please be sure to check the attendance policy for any fair prior to attending it. The staff of Career Services cannot guarantee the claims or information presented about these fairs. This is not a comprehensive list.
WI College and University Sponsored Job Fairs
Minnesota College Job Fair
Friday February 19, 2010, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Minneapolis Convention Center, Exhibit Hall A (Lower Level)
Registration fee is required.
Updates will be posted here when available.
Idealist.org Non-profit Career Fair
April 3, 2010
Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs,
University of Minnesota
Wisconsin Fairs
Wisconsin Educational Recruitment
Fair
Monona Terrace,
Madison, WI
Monday,
April 26, 2010; 2:00pm - 7:00pm
CESA 1 – Milwaukee Area School
Districts Job Fair
April 24, 2010
Place – to be announced
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American Association for
Employment in Education |
Fairs Outside of Wisconsin
University of Northern Iowa
Overseas Recruiting Fair
February 5-7, 2010
www.uni.edu/placement/overseas
University of
Northern Iowa Teacher Fair
Saturday,
March 27, 2010;
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
University of Northern Iowa - Maucker Union
FREE event for K-12 educators
No pre-registration for teachers required!
Open to ALL certified educators seeking employment for 2010-2011
2010 Minnesota Education Job Fair
Monday, April 19, 2010; 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
http://www.mcucsa.org/mnedfair
This is a closed job fair. Only Minnesota college and university
students and alumni are eligible to attend this event.
However, you can look at schools that will be in attendance and
vacancy needs and contact districts directly.