Why going to a job fair is so important!
Posted: Mon Dec 02, 2013 8:40 pm
I went to my first job fair full of research. I found with my relative limited experience that even getting interviews took skill. I had a lot of interviews, a full card. I even got a job. But that was not why I felt sucessful!
International education requires networking. Networking to get info on schools, to get your resume on the right desk, to share resources. I met people at job fairs and at PD events with whom I regularly interact and have become a better teacher because of it. My resume is going where I want because of people I met in the last 2 years.
School presentations!!! I knew my school was 3rd tier when I heard David Toze talk about ISManila, but WOW did that introduction inspire the hell out of me to work my butt off to get myself to the next level!. There is really good things going on in the IS marketplace, and it is great to meet these wonderful people, hear what they say, and inspire yourself to be working there in the future!
I am signed up for ISS and SA in Bangkok, and even if I get the job I want at the first one, I will go to the search fair presentations! Eventually I will want another job, or I might find a collaborative project that could be truely inspirational.
So for all of those who are worried or hoping they get their offers before the fair, relax! You will be ok, and probably successful, and if your lucky you will pick up a hellava lot more than just a new contract just by attending.
International education requires networking. Networking to get info on schools, to get your resume on the right desk, to share resources. I met people at job fairs and at PD events with whom I regularly interact and have become a better teacher because of it. My resume is going where I want because of people I met in the last 2 years.
School presentations!!! I knew my school was 3rd tier when I heard David Toze talk about ISManila, but WOW did that introduction inspire the hell out of me to work my butt off to get myself to the next level!. There is really good things going on in the IS marketplace, and it is great to meet these wonderful people, hear what they say, and inspire yourself to be working there in the future!
I am signed up for ISS and SA in Bangkok, and even if I get the job I want at the first one, I will go to the search fair presentations! Eventually I will want another job, or I might find a collaborative project that could be truely inspirational.
So for all of those who are worried or hoping they get their offers before the fair, relax! You will be ok, and probably successful, and if your lucky you will pick up a hellava lot more than just a new contract just by attending.