Review typical questions
asked in education interviews.
Obtain a list of school
systems and other organizations attending the event.
Inquire about employers
planning to conduct interviews on site at the event.
Plan your day to accommodate
varying interview appointments.
Prioritize your list of
employers (i.e first choice, second choice).
Research the school systems
and organizations attending the event.
At
the Fair:
Present yourself as you
would in an interview, practicing professionalism at all times.
Check-in at the student
registration table and pick up employer listings and a name tag.
Head right away to your
favorite employer, then follow through with others.
Maintain eye contact, extend
a firm handshake, introduce yourself, and provide an interesting but
brief summary of your background, achievements and/or career interests.
If scheduling multiple Fair
interviews, incorporate breaks and avoid overlapping time slots.
Inquire about the formal
application & hiring process and collect any available materials.
Immediately following any
interview or contact, make notes of important information.
After
the Fair:
Follow-up with a thank-you
letter, addressed to specific interviewers or contact, within 2-3 days.
You might also include any application materials.
Within two weeks, call the
interviewer or contact to check on your application status and reiterate
your strong interest in their position
