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Schedule for Students
The Rhode Island
Consortium for Educators (RICE) is an association of six Rhode Island
colleges and universities, formed to help you develop contacts for jobs
in education. Each year representatives from member schools work together
to plan the annual Education Fair.
The format of the RICE Education Career Fair consists of morning check-in
at registration desk, interview sign-ups and networking followed by actual
interviews. Registration is required prior to attending the event!
FEATURES of the
RICE Education Career Fair:
• Attracts schools nationwide.
• Provides unique structured format: Interview Sign-up and Networking,
followed by actual Interviews.
• Offers opportunity to schedule on-site interviews. On average most schools conduct 15-minute individual interviews. However other
formats have been utilized such as group interviews or 30 minute interviews.
• Informs of anticipated hiring needs of employers on RICE website.
INTERVIEWS at
the RICE Education Career Fair:
• Interviews are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Schedules are determined by the interviews that you are able to
secure during the Interview Sign-up and Networking segment.
• Add interviews during the day at the Add/Drop Table, if interview
time slots are open.
• If unable to sign-up for an interview you can leave your resume with the interviewer during the morning networking segment.
Candidate Responsibilities:
• Be prepared: Attend an Orientation Session at your school. Review
Essential Preparation section on website. Read school district websites
for additional information.
• View School District Anticipated Hiring Needs before going to
the fair.
• Check website frequently for updates and changes (especially to
anticipated hiring needs). Recruiters tend to list and update their information
closer to the job fair date.
• Know testing and certification requirements for state(s) in which
you are interested. Check individual states Department of Education website for up-to-date
requirements. A list is available in your AAEE Teacher Job Search Handbook.
RICE Education
Career Fair 2008 Schedule:
| 8:00
– 10:00 am |
Check-in,
Interview Sign-up, and Networking
Check-in: Bring
picture ID for check-in. Receive name-tag, map of employer
booths, list of participants, and schedule sheet. Note: Check-in
is only for students that have already completed the on-line
registration process.
Sign-Ups: Visit employer booths to sign
up for interviews. Visit your priority schools first.
Record each appointment on your interview schedule sheet.
Leave time between interviews. Arrive early for each one.
Networking: Time to speak with employers
with whom you were not able to schedule an interview. Tell
employers of your interest, and drop off your resume. |
| 10:00 am |
Leave
Booth Area
Interview schedules are collected from employers at this time
to see if open slots are available. Proceed to employer booth
only at the time of your interview. |
| 10:00 am
- 12:00 pm |
Morning
Interviews |
| 11:00
- 12:00 pm |
Interview
Add/Drop Hours
Candidates may be able to add interviews if open
slots available. You will be informed of changes to your schedule. |
| 12:00
- 1:00 pm |
Lunch
Lunch available at the hotel in concession area for students (at special student rate),or on your own in local area. |
| 1:00
- 4:00 pm |
Afternoon
Interviews |
| 1:00
- 3:00 pm |
Interview
Add/Drop Hours
Add interviews if vacant slots become available,
or drop one to create space for a priority school district.
You must have a time slot available prior to adding an interview. |
4:00
– 5:00 pm
(Optional) |
Continued
Interviews and/or 2nd Round Call Back Interviews |
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