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1:30p.m. Candidate Check-In begins

2:00p.m. - Doors Open;
Meeting with district representatives continues until 7:00p.m.

   

Candidate Check-In will begin at 1:30p.m. Doors will open for candidates at 2:00 p.m. Meeting with district representatives will run continuously until 7:00 p.m.

Upon arrival, you can register and will receive a WERF packet containing the following:

1. A contact sheet containing addresses and contact persons for districts at the Fair.
2 . An evaluation form - We would greatly appreciate hearing about your experience

Food will not be sold at the event. Plan ahead to pack a snack or bring a beverage.

See WERF Strategies for more tips on maneuvering throughout the Fair.

WERF Pointers:

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    Recruiters are located at tables
    in a large room.
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    District recruiters are located at tables in a large room. Many conversations will be occurring simultaneously.
  • Plan for short meeting opportunities.
  • Districts will have varied approaches to the fair. Some will be providing information about their district, other will be interviewing for key positions.Use this opportunity to open doors-- make an impression. There may not be an open position today, but something may open up a few months from now. Ask about substitute teaching opportunities too!
  • Some districts may have long lines. Talk to recruiters who are available. Ask for job-search tips. Practice, practice, practice!
  • Take advantage of the on-site career counseling for resume review, and other job-search questions.
  • Check with the Registration/Information Table if you have questions, or stop any staff member (designated by name badge) for questions or assistance in locating a district.
  • Use the District Recruiters on-line listing to search school districts to create a prioritized list of the employers with whom you wish to meet. This is very important. This information will be updated on a regular basis.
  • Leave a message at the Information Table for recruiters. BE SURE TO NOTIFY DISTRICT RECRUITERS IF YOU CANCEL A SCHEDULED MEETING TIME.
  • Last-minute district cancellations occur occasionally or a DISTRICT MAY LEAVE EARLY. If a school district you are interested in is not there, you can leave your resume in the folder at the district Table and we will send it on to the school district.