Student & Alumni Responsibilities
Student Expectations of Career Center Staff
Tuesday, March 25, 8:30 am – 4 pm, College of Business
Monday, March 24th, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Bone Student Center, Brown Ballroom
Annual event, featuring return engagement (by popular demand) by Mr. Ray Angle, presenter.
An opportunity for students in ANY major to learn more about professionalism, social graces, and good manners, while enjoying a three-course meal with employers "on the house."
Attend the Professional Etiquette Dinner to learn what it takes to make a great first impression! In addition:
Interview meals are becoming an integral part of the hiring process for many employers and certainly business is routinely conducted during lunches, receptions, and formal dinners. Proper etiquette can make or break a deal. This event offers students the hands-on opportunity to dine with members of the corporate world and learn skills that will help participants not only find jobs, but retain them as well!
Tuesday, February 26th, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Bone Student Center (Brown Ballroom, Circus and Spotlight Rooms, 1 West Lounge and Old Main) -- 200 districts have registered and that's a Full House!
Part of "Mid-America" fairs each day of this week across Illinois. Over the past three years, the Illinois State event has averaged more than 190 districts (and related agencies) and nearly 1000 candidates. School districts from throughout Illinois and across the U.S. annually visit the Illinois State University campus during the spring and fall semesters to recruit candidates for all careers related to education (through grade 12). Typically up to 30% of the districts are from out-of-state.
As always, this event is open to all education and related majors (remember to bring a current ISU ID to register at the door), alumni, plus students from other universities! As in past years, student teachers should be able to negotiate a partial or full day off in order to attend.
Juniors are encouraged to attend to check out the marketplace in advance of their senior year, but preferably after lunch when the lines are shorter. It's a great opportunity to:
Dates for 2008:
Illinois State students who student teach during the spring semester in the Chicago area may attend the NIU or NEIU fairs on the Monday/Friday of this same week. ISU seniors and alumni may attend any of these fairs.
Tuesday, February 19th, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Bone Student Center. Download a flier for the Spring Job Fair (PDF)
An event for all students (Freshmen through seniors, plus graduate students) who:
Many of these recruiters will be from larger corporations, but smaller and mid-sized businesses will also be represented, plus local or state government agencies. Please check the above link that leads to the list of registered employers.
Even if your major is not mentioned in the list of preferred majors, proactively discuss professional opportunities/ possibilities with the recruiters. Find out the range and variety of majors they typically employ. Reminder that current students should bring their IDs to speed registration at the door. Alumni please note that you are also most welcome to attend this Fair!
Be aware that some employers (at least 6) will be scheduling "Late Night Interviews" at the Fair, and conduct them in the Career Center (185 SSB) starting at 3:30!
Monday, February 18th, 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Bone Student Center, Brown Ballroom. Download a flier for the Spring Internship Fair (PDF)
An event for undergrad or graduate students seeking internships in the participating organizations. Please check the above link to the list of registered employers. It will show the types of majors preferred or the internships the recruiters are seeking to fill. Even if your major is NOT noted, feel free to discuss intern possibilities with the recruiters from companies/organizations of interest to you! Bring plenty of resumes and dress professionally for this Fair -- first impressions do count! Current students should bring their ID cards to help speed registration at the door.
Monday, February 4, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Bone Student Center.
Dress is casual and refreshments will be provided. Two major door prizes - an iPod Nano and a $100 Best Buy gift card - will be awarded.
Great opportunity to get ready for the pursuit of internships or full-time jobs. All students in All majors welcome! Featured keynote talk by Mr. Drew Butts, HR Manager for the Chicago region of Enterprise Rent-A-Car, an engaging and dynamic speaker. Plus there will be several prospective employers who regularly recruit at ISU on hand in the Brown Ballroom to provide "instant resume critiques", and to share their wisdom and answer YOUR questions about:
Plus two ISU students presenting on a popular topic:
Education Majors: You will have your own "Get Ready for the Mid-America Educators' Job Fair" workshop next door in the Circus Room from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. The presentation will be by two experienced school recruiters from Plainfield District 202 and Bloomington District 87, plus there will be resume critiques available during and after the program. Any and all Education majors (and alumni!) are most welcome.
January, Wednesday 16th, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Main Lounge of the Memorial Center, 104 University St., IWU campus.
Features large and/or growing suburban Chicago secondary and k-12 districts.
As of January 11, here are the 14 districts that have registered: (Highland Park-Deerfield 113 and DuPage HS District 88 recently cancelled)
Geneva School District 304, Glenbrook HS District 225, Hinsdale Twp. HS District 86, Lake Park HS District 108, Kaneland Comm. Unit School District 302, Leyden HS District 212, Lyons Twp. HS District 204, Maine Twp. HS District 207, New Trier Twp. HS District 203, Oak Park - River Forest HS District 200, Oswego Comm. Unit School District 308, Plainfield Comm. Consolidated District 202, Twp. HS District 214 (Arlington Hts.), Yorkville Comm. Unit School District 115.
No matter what your major, the reps will talk with anyone who is interested in their district! It is an early opportunity to have one-to-one interviews with these prominent Chicagoland school districts. ISU seniors welcome at this 5th annual event - no pre-registration; bring plenty of resumes and "dress for success". The recruiters certainly understand that students who attend likely are just beginning, or are preparing to begin, their student teaching experience.
Note: some of these districts will return for ISU's fair in late February, some will not. Most of the secondary districts will be in attendance at the Northwest Personnel Administrators' Fair (at College of DuPage and Glenbard So. High School from 9 to 3 on Saturday, February 2), but this event at IWU will probably have one-tenth the number of candidates in comparison to that fair!
Schools, Agencies Attending
Thursday, November 9, 2006 (10 a.m. - 2 p.m), Brown Ballroom, BSC
Arrive early for mini-workshops on Interview Prep (between 9 &10 a.m.) conducted by veteran Chicago area school recruiters
First session begins at 9:00; the second one at 9:30 -- both are in the Ballroom.
ISU Students should bring ID Cards to facilitate registration at the door and should wear professional attire
The Career Center wishes to recognize the Registered Student Organizations that are co-sponsoring this fair
Student Education Association
Zeta Phi Beta
Check the list carefully - even if your certification field is not mentioned on the preferred "positions" list, you certainly may talk with the visiting reps about future openings! Note that by November 9 some of these "need" areas will have changed!
Employers Attending
September 19, 2006, 10:00 A.M - 3:00 P.M, Bone Student Center
students should bring ID Cards
The Career Center gratefully acknowledges these employers for sponsoring the Fall Employment & Internship Career Fair:
The Career Center would like to recognize the Registered Student Organizations that are co-sponsoring the Fall Employment & Internship Fair.
Check eRecruiting for job postings and on-campus interview sign-up opportunities and dates. Special Alert - Career Fair participating employers and interview schedules in eRecruiting are updated daily so check the web site often for updated information.
The Career Center would like to recognize the Registered Student Organization that is co-sponsoring the Health & Nursing Fair
10 a.m. - 3 p.m., February 6, 2007, Bone Student Center
Career Fair Checklist
We wish to say thank you to our Spring Fair I employer sponsors for their support.
We are pleased to have several RSOs co-sponsoring the Spring Employment and Internship Career Fair I.
Check eRecruiting for job postings and on-campus interview sign-up opportunities.