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Eastern Illinois University

Career Services

Tips to make the job fair a success!

View the list of schools attending the event


 

Prepare your resume


 

Prepare your "30-second Infomercial"

YES: "I have had a chance to meet some really interesting parents during my student teaching.   I saw on your website that (name of school) prides itself on its strong teacher-parent program and hope you can tell me more about the program."

NO: "Do you guys have any openings?"  



Prepare questions to ask



Dress Professionally!

If you want to be taken seriously—dress seriously! Employers will make decisions based on first impressions.



During the fair



After the fair



Tips from Employers 

Here are some tips and comments provided by employers who attended our previous events: