teacher Recruitment Day
This event brings together students pursuing a career in education. School district representatives will be available to talk with you about opportunities in their school.
TEACHER RECRUITMENT DAY
Wednesday, March 28th 2012
Teacher Recruitment Day is a job fair for any graduating student or alumnus of a degree or educational certification program from a Rochester area college who is available for employment as a NYS certified teacher, social worker, school psychologist, administrator, or other specialist.
There are two separate events:
Rochester Area TRD
TRD USA
You may participate in either event or both
Rochester Area TRD
- Features recruiters from Monroe and 8 surrounding counties
- Interviews are scheduled by districts in advance
- Only candidates selected by districts to interview come to the program
Be prepared to arrive 30 minutes prior to the interview to allow time to park and take the shuttle.
9:00 am to 5:00 pm Interviews
Last interview must be completed by 5 pm
TRD USA
Features recruiters from other parts of NY and other states. To see a list of those recruiters visit www.rochestertrd.org
Candidates typically share resumes and schedule interviews with recruiters at the event from 8:00 to 9:00 am on April 13. All interviews will be held between 9:30 am and 5:00 pm. The last interview must be completed by 5:00 pm.
All interested candidates must come to the program on the 13th.
TRD USA Interview Sign Up Process
Record each interview you schedule using your interview scheduling form (table #, recruiter name, time, length of interview)
Try not to schedule interviews back to back. Talk with as many recruiters as possible
Length and style of interview will vary
Schedule of the Day for TRD USA
7:15 am - Doors open for teacher candidates
8:00 to 9:00 am – Open Scheduling of
interviews for TRD USA
9:30 am to 5:00 pm – TRD USA Interviews
Last interview should be completed by 5 pm
Slots for TRD USA may open up during day
Check the Interview Vacancy Board throughout the day
Remove interview listing, and turn it in with your resume at the Interview vacancy table
Please schedule interviews only with districts in which you have a real interest – don’t use this for practice!
Tips for Rochester Area TRD & TRD USA
Research districts in advance
Visit their websites
Use Mapquest to verify the location of districts within their state
Identify 10 –15 targeted districts
Practice answering interview questions.
Interviewing
You may check in 10 minutes prior to your interview at the appropriate Check-In station (color coded)
Wait for recruiters to get you for your interview
Be confident, Introduce yourself
Firm handshake
Good posture and eye contact
Be sure to review your resume prior to interview and reflect on past experiences
Be ready to ask questions
Don’t ask about salary or benefits
Collect business card for thank you letter and further follow up
Portfolio – use sparingly; do not force it
Dress for Success - Women
Wear professional attire with dress shoes
Conservative accessories
No perfume - some people are sensitive
No revealing outfits
Remove nose and eyebrow piercings
Dress for Success - Men
Wear professional attire with dress shoes
Suit or a sports coat & tie – no casual clothes
No aftershave/cologne
Remove piercings
Follow up
Send out thank you notes within 24 hours
Beware of signing contracts without a specific school assignment
Do not renege on job offers, if you accept a job you must discontinue you search elsewhere
What you will need at TRD
TRD Admission ticket
Photo ID
Notepad, pencils
LOTS of resumes
A list of your target schools
Portfolio (optional)
Money for lunch/snacks
Something to read or work on while you wait
Comfortable dress shoes
Sense of humor and a positive attitude