#1) The Sales Pitch. The administrators have only two, sometimes three minutes to size you up. In a short about of time you need to answer these three questions: 1) What can you do for them and their students? 2) What makes you better than all the other candidates? 3) Can you walk into their building and teach tomorrow? These are the questions the administrators what to know. Answer these questions you will be off to a SUPER start.
#2) Stand out. The administrators will see many candidates. At the end of the day, they may not remember you. So, stand out from the rest. How? 1) Stable a business card to your resume. If you don't have business cards, get them. 2) Create a website - make sure you have that information on your business card. 3)When speaking with them, use their name. This is an old sales trick, people love hearing their name.
#3) Arrive early. When arriving early to the job fair, you can get the lay of the land. Many times you will be given a map of the fair. Prioritize the school districts you want to visit first. Know which districts you will visit first, second, and third.
#4) Good Shoes: Do NOT underestimate comfortable shoes. You will be standing for what seems like hours and walking miles...well, not really, but by the end of the day it will feel like it. So, wear those comfortable shoes to make your trek a happy one.
#5) Prepare, prepare, and prepare: This happens days before the job fair. 1) If you know the schools you want to apply to, send the administrators an email. Let them know you are interested in a teaching position and you hope to see them at the job fair. 2) Better yet, visit the schools and meet the administrators a few days before the fair. This way you have more time to meet with him or her and you will not be rushed. Then, don't forget to follow up with an email!
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