Student & Alumni Responsibilities
Student Expectations of Career Center Staff
Thursday, November 5, 2009, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Bone Student Center - Brown Ballroom
This event features local, state and national school districts who are seeking qualified candidates for teaching, administrative, and support services positions, as well as related agencies who are seeking to fill non-teaching positions. This is a particularly good event for seniors graduating in December 2009 or May 2010 to attend. However, all education majors (freshmen – seniors, graduate students) and alumni are welcome to attend this fair! Come prepared with a supply of resumes and dress professionally. Some districts will conduct interviews during the event. Reminder that current students should bring their IDs to speed registration at the door. Students and alumni from other universities are welcome to participate in this event.
As an added bonus, a visiting recruiter from the Houston, TX area has agreed to conduct an informal “roundtable” discussion about out-of-state teaching and the incentives districts may offer for candidates considering/desiring relocation. She will also suggest questions candidates should ASK in regards to such incentives, plus certification issues, etc. This will be held in the Brown Ballroom and will commence at 9:15 a.m. All interested students are welcome.
There will be additional opportunities for last-minute resume critiques for Education majors – October 26 and 29, 4 to 5 p.m. both days (185 SSB).
Wednesday, October 21, 2009, 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Bone Student Center - Brown Ballroom
The Illinois State University Professional Sales Institute is proud to host one of the top-rated sales career fairs in the country. Held during the fall semester each year, this special-focus, Sales Career Fair brings over 45 companies interested in hiring sales professionals together with over 200 students interested in sales careers.
The event will provide company representatives an opportunity to interact with students who are interested in pursuing a career in sales, and enjoy light appetizers throughout the event. The combined event will provide the formality of a traditional career fair plus a more informal setting wherein company representatives can socialize with interested candidates.
Sponsored by the Professional Sales Institute and the Illinois State University Career Center.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m., Schroeder Hall, Room #130
Monster College Advantage is a FREE dynamic presentation that will help students own their college experience and achieve the best possible result from their time in college – a degree and a great career. This interactive, on-campus presentation helps students recognize that the choices they can make during their first year on campus can have a major impact on future opportunities. The program is delivered by a professional speaker and students will be actively involved in engaging interactive activities. Students will also be provided with accompanying presentation materials that they can keep for future reference.
Topics covered include:
For more information please contact Maureen Roach at 309-438-5823.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Redbird Arena
Recruiters will represent Fortune 500 companies, small and mid-sized businesses, local and state government agencies, social service agencies, hospitals, and graduate/ professional schools. All or most of the employers will be seeking candidates to fill full-time openings expected for 2010. Some employers will also be seeking to fill internship positions. Refer to the above link to view a list of the employers registered to attend and the positions they are seeking to fill (jobs and internships).
All students (freshmen to seniors, plus graduate students) and alumni are welcome to attend this annual Fair! 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 hire.
Bring plenty of resumes and dress professionally for this Fair -- first impressions do count! Reminder that current students should bring their IDs to speed registration at the door. Students from other universities are also invited to attend.
Be aware that some employers will be scheduling "Late Night Interviews" during the Fair and will conduct them in the Career Center (185 SSB) starting at 3:30 p.m.
Shuttle service will be provided for students from the Bone Student Center circle on the west side of the building to Redbird Arena the day of the event.
Saturday, September 26, 2009, 10:00 a.m.
The Career Center has partnered again this year with Kaplan and Illinois Wesleyan University to schedule free practice LSAT and MCAT tests.
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Applying for graduate schools can be a challenging time during a student's academic career. The Career Center has partnered with Kaplan again this year to schedule free practice GRE and GMAT tests for students considering graduate school.
Friday, September 25, 2009, 12:00 - 3:00 p.m., Bone Student Center - Brown Ballroom
An event for undergraduate and graduate students seeking internships. Employers attending this event will be seeking ISU students to fill 2010 Spring or Summer internships. Please check the above link to view a list of employers registered to attend, to view the types of majors preferred, and to view the internship positions the recruiters are seeking to fill. Even if your major is NOT noted, feel free to discuss internship possibilities with the recruiters from companies/organizations of interest to you.
Employers attending the 2009 Fall Job and Internship Fair (see details below) at Redbird Arena will primarily be seeking candidates to fill 2010 full-time openings, however, some will also have internships available. All students seeking internships have TWO opportunities to meet with employers interested in ISU candidates: 2009 Fall Internship Fair and the 2009 Fall Job & Internship Fair.
Take advantage of the Career Week programs to learn how to establish a leading edge over your competition in the search for an internship.
Bring plenty of resumes and dress professionally for this Fair -- first impressions do count! Reminder that current students should bring their IDs to speed registration at the door.
Beginning Friday, September 18, 2009 - Student Services Building, Room 185
Great opportunities to get ready for the pursuit of internships or full-time jobs. ALL students in ALL majors welcome!
Presentations will be given by employers who are currently recruiting at ISU. Dress is casual and refreshments will be provided. Note: all resume critiques offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Schedule of Events
Wednesday, September 9, 2009, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m., Student Services Building, Room 185
Get involved in a program where you can gain leadership skills, numerous networking opportunities, and career awareness.
Monday, March 30, 2009, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m., Bone Student Center - Brown Ballroom
Corporate Sponsor: Caterpillar Inc.
Co-Sponsor: College of Business
RSO Co-Sponsor: American Marketing Association, Delta Sigma Pi, Pi Sigma Epsilon
During these challenging economic times, it is more essential than ever for students to foster important connections with employers. This is an opportunity to connect with employers while learning effective interview strategies. Mr. Eric Hoss, Financial Portfolio Director at State Farm, author, and featured speaker, will address interviewing challenges, strategies, and skills required to gain the competitive edge. His presentation is entitled Removing Doubt in an Interview: A Better Way to Get the Job You Want.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009, 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Bone Student Center
This event is part of the Mid-America Educators' Job Fairs held at a different university each day of this week across Illinois. At this year’s ISU Fair we expect more than 150 districts, charter & private schools, plus some related education agencies to participate. Almost 40 are from out-of-state, including Hawaii (search the list under “Teachers-Teachers.com”) and a school from near London and one in the United Arab Emirates. Please note that school recruiters will be in both the Brown Ballroom and Old Main in the Bone Student Center.
This event is open to all education and related majors, alumni, and students from other universities. 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.
Juniors are encouraged to attend. Take this opportunity to check out the marketplace and job possibilities in advance of your senior year and to talk directly to school recruiters in districts where you may be applying in the future.
Note: Thanks to those who attended the workshop on February 5, 5-6:30 p.m., in SSB 375. Here is the PowerPoint used during the presentation. (PDF)
Dates for 2009:
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.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Bone Student Center
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 welcome to attend this Fair!
Be aware that some employers will be scheduling "Late Night Interviews" at the Fair, and conducting them in the Career Center (185 Student Services Building) starting at 3:30!
Tuesday, February 17, 2009, 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Bone Student Center - Brown Ballroom
An event for undergraduate 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 internship 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.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Bone Student Center - Brown Ballroom
Co-sponsor Delta Sigma Pi
Attorney C.L. Linday, author of the bestselling book The College Student's Guide to the Law and founder and executive director of the Coalition for Student and Acadmic Rights (CO-STAR), will present a lecture entitled Trouble Online: Campus Computing and the Law.
You CAN understand the law! In fact it's a skill today's students can't afford to be without.
"Entertaining and hilarious...offers straight and honest facts about many legal issues without all the complicated legal jargon." --Contra Costa Times
"While many lecturers cover alcohol, sexual assault, and technology, C.L.'s background as a lawyer gives credibility and depth to his presentations. -- Mary-Alice Ozechoski
C.L. Lindsay is the nation's premier legal expert with regards to higher education. Lindsay examines the dangers associated with social networking sites and emphasizes responsible usage of privacy settings for online activity. He will elaborate upon the importance of public image for potential employers and the effect of having inappropriate content on social networking sites. In addition, Lindsay will discuss threats involving Internet predators, the legal consequences of plagiarism, and the online publishing of photographs of illegal activities. This program addresses information students need to know about their online activities including what their rights are; how the laws operate; and what potential liabilities await them.
Saturday, November 15, 2008, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Schroeder Hall (Rooms 130 & 138)
Applying for graduate schools can be a challenging time during a student's academic career. The Career Center has partnered with Kaplan again this year to schedule free practice GRE and GMAT tests for students considering graduate school.
Saturday, November 15, 2008, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Illinois Wesleyan University, LSAT - CNS C102, MCAT - CNS C101
Wednesday, November 5, 2008, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Bone Student Center - Brown Ballroom
This event features local, state and national school districts who are seeking qualified candidates for teaching, administrative, and support services positions, as well as related agencies who are seeking to fill non-teaching positions. This is a particularly good event for seniors graduating in December 2008 or May 2009 to attend. However, all education majors (freshmen – seniors, graduate students) and alumni are welcome to attend this fair! Come prepared with a supply of resumes and dress professionally. Some districts will conduct interviews during the event. Reminder that current students should bring their IDs to speed registration at the door. NOTE - students and alumni from other universities are welcome to participate in this event.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008, 12:00 - 3:00 p.m., Bone Student Center - Brown Ballroom
The Nursing and Health Professions Job Fair provides students with opportunities to meet employers (such as hospitals, healthcare providers, and non-profit organizations) who are offering externship/internship and full-time employment opportunities within the healthcare industry.
Students from all majors are welcome! Bring plenty of resumes and come professionally dressed. Reminder that current students should bring their IDs to speed registration at the door. Alumni are also welcome to attend this Fair!
Tuesday, October 21, 2008, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m., Schroeder Hall, Room #138
Ultimate Money Skills is a FREE interactive program addressing the financial questions and concerns that college students encounter as they start out on their own. The objective of this program is to help students develop valuable financial management skills for life.
For more information please contact Maureen Roach at 309-438-5823.
Wednesday, October 1, 2008, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Redbird Arena - Printable Flier (PDF)
Recruiters will represent Fortune 500 companies, small and mid-sized businesses, local and state government agencies, social service agencies, and graduate/ professional schools. All or most of the employers will be seeking candidates to fill full-time openings expected for 2009. Some employers will also be seeking to fill internship positions. Refer to the above link to view a list of the employers registered to attend and the positions they are seeking to fill (jobs and internships).
All students (freshmen to seniors, plus graduate students) and alumni are welcome to attend this annual Fair! 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 hire.
Bring plenty of resumes and dress professionally for this Fair -- first impressions do count! Reminder that current students should bring their IDs to speed registration at the door. Students from other universities are also invited to attend.
Be aware that some employers will be scheduling "Late Night Interviews" during the Fair and will conduct them in the Career Center (185 SSB) starting at 3:30 p.m.
Shuttle service will be provided for students from the Bone Student Center circle on the west side of the building to Redbird Arena the day of the event.
Friday, September 19, 2008, 12:00 - 3:00 p.m., Bone Student Center - Brown Ballroom - Printable Flier (PDF)
An event for undergraduate and graduate students seeking internships. Employers attending this event will be seeking ISU students to fill 2009 Spring or Summer internships. Please check the above link to view a list of employers registered to attend, to view the types of majors preferred, and to view the internship positions the recruiters are seeking to fill. Even if your major is NOT noted, feel free to discuss internship possibilities with the recruiters from companies/organizations of interest to you.
Employers attending the 2008 Fall Job and Internship Fair (see details below) at Redbird Arena will primarily be seeking candidates to fill 2009 full-time openings, however, some will also have internships available. All students seeking internships have TWO opportunities to meet with employers interested in ISU candidates: 2008 Fall Internship Fair and the 2008 Fall Job & Internship Fair.
Take advantage of the Career Week programs to learn how to establish a leading edge over your competition in the search for an internship. Be sure to attend Wednesday, September 17th presentation featuring ISU students who have had sucessfull internships.
Bring plenty of resumes and dress professionally for this Fair -- first impressions do count! Reminder that current students should bring their IDs to speed registration at the door.
Beginning Friday, September 12, 2008 - Student Services Building, Room 185 -- Printable Flier (PDF)
Great opportunity to get ready for the pursuit of internships or full-time jobs. ALL students in ALL majors welcome!
Presentations will be given by employers who are currently recruiting at ISU. Dress is casual and refreshments will be provided. Note: all resume critiques offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Schedule of Events
Punch-CardPromotion: Pick up your Punch-Card prior to any presentation. The more you attend, the more punches you earn, the bigger the prizes you will be eligible to win. Additional details on back of card.
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.
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.
View a floor plan/layout of the participating employers
Saturday, November 15, 2008, 10:00 am. - 3:00 p.m., Illinois Wesleyan University
Friday, November 14, 2008, 1:00-4:00 p.m., National-Louis University, 122 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, Illinois
Wednesday, November 12, 2008, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., IWU Memorial Center Lounge, 104 University St., Bloomington, IL
Wednesday, October 15, 2008, 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Bone Student Center
The Illinois State University Professional Sales Institute is proud to host one of the top-rated sales career fairs in the country. Held during the fall semester each year, this special-focus, Sales Career Fair brings over 45 companies interested in hiring sales professionals together with over 200 students interested in sales careers.
The event will provide company representatives an opportunity to interact with students who are interested in pursuing a career in sales, and enjoy light appetizers throughout the event. The combined event will provide the formality of a traditional career fair plus a more informal setting wherein company representatives can socialize with interested candidates.
Sponsored by the Professional Sales Institute and the Illinois State University Career Center.
Monday, September 29, 2008, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., College of Business - Room 357
Hear from an industry panel of professionals from ad agencies, corporate IMC, sports marketing, etc. about career paths and opportunites. Receive advise on how to pursue a career in Intergrated Markeing Communications. Q & A session will also be provided. Plan to attend if you are interested in a career in IMC.
Chicago: April 2
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Noon – 3:00 p.m.
Shannon Center
3700 W. 103rd Street
Chicago, IL 60655
Saturday, March 28, 2009
9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Bronzeville Lighthouse Charter School
8 W. Root St., Chicago IL
Register at www.incschools.org/jobfair.html
Eureka College, Eureka IL
Thursday, March 26th
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Terrill Room in the Cerf Center
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!
Thursday, November 6, 2008, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Public Affairs Center Concourse, U of I - Springfield Campus
Wednesday , October 29, 2008, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Isle of Capri Casino Ballroom, 1850 Isle Parkway, Bettendorf, IA
The Iowa Department of Public Safety is sponsoring this event and has invited 50 law enforcement agencies from federal, state, county and city agencies to present their career opportunities to our local candidates. This is a fantastic opportunity to find out more about what employers are looking for in candidates. There is high demand for law enforcement candidates nationwide which translates into great career opportunities.
The Iowa Department of Public Safety invites you mark October 29th on your calendar as you don’t want to miss this event! If you have any questions feel free to contact Sgt. Jose Varela, Iowa State Patrol at 563-284-9501.
Thursday, October 16, 2008, 9:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., Sheraton Iowa City Hotel, 210 South Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA
This annual event attracts many promising undergraduate students from our regional colleges and universities as well as The University of Iowa. Designed especially for junior and senior undergraduates contemplating the pursuit of graduate education, this campus visit provides an opportunity for highly motivated students to learn more about the advantages and resources of pursuing graduate education at The University of Iowa. Students will have an opportunity to network with UI faculty and students to learn more about the outstanding academic and creative research programs here.
Tuesday, October 7, 2008, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Lakeview Terrace @ Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL
This expo will provide a chance for college students and alumnae to meet face-to-face with top notch employers in a variety of fields, as well as begin networking and gaining experience in professional interviewing situations.
Students are also encouraged to register for the early morning breakfast seminar that takes place before the career expo. CEO Tory Johnson will be providing an inspirational speech, and giving career advice for women. The fee is $20 for the seminar, which includes coffee, the speakers, and early entrance to the career fair.
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!
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