Education Career Fair
Tuesday, November 12 , 10:00 am – 1:00 pm CST
The Education Career Fair connects school administrators, superintendents, and other employers from the field of education seeking student teachers and candidates in education and related fields for open positions.
Employer registration
Register for the Education Career Fair. Registration opens May 22.
Students
Attending employers
Check out the list of school districts and organizations attending the Education Career Fair (coming soon) and select those you most want to meet. Be sure to visit their websites to learn more about them and their open positions.
Fair preparation tips for students
- Construct an effective resume. Then, connect with Career Services during drop-in hours for feedback.
- Connect with your career advisor for help on how to describe yourself and answer other common employer questions.
- Join Career Services on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and LinkedIn for fair updates and other helpful tips.
Juniors exploring student teacher placements
Since all student teaching placements are arranged through the Cecilia J. Lauby Teacher Education Center, students are encouraged to participate in this fair to learn more about school districts. However, you will not able to self-place where your student teaching experience will be held.
Alumni
Registration through Hire-A-Redbird is required to participate. If you no longer have access, be sure to contact Career Services at (309) 438-2200 at least four days prior to the event to gain access.
Headshot photos
Career Services is pleased to once again offer free headshot photos during the fair. Your photo will be sent directly to the email address you entered into the photo system. It will be sent from noreply@email.fotoshare.co. the same day. Be sure to check your junk/spam inbox as it may be sent to that location. Please note that Career Services does not maintain any of the photos.
Special accommodations
If you need special accommodations to participate, contact Career Services. Please allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.