How to Ace the Overseas Teaching Job Fair
Job fairs can seem overwhelming, but they don't have to be. For teachers looking for teaching jobs overseas, job fairs are a great way to meet perspective employers. You get a chance to size them up and to make a good impression. Just keep a few things in mind to make job fairs manageable and so you can find the teaching jobs you want.
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Decide what region you want your teaching job to be in. Consider things like climate, urban vs. rural environments, developed vs. third-world countries and whether you must speak a foreign language.
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Research your job fairs ahead of time. Before you attend, check the job fairs' websites to get a look at who will be there and set goals for yourself. Write a list of the top 5 or 10 schools you want to meet (see Resources below).
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Prepare ahead of time by making a short list of your assets and memorize them. That way, you don't have to worry about freezing up or going blank during your interview. You'll have a memorized, "go to" list at your disposal.
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Dress and act professionally. Be polite, act confidently, speak clearly and make eye contact. Above all, arrive on time. In fact, arrive early for your interviews if you can. Remember that the job fairs are usually crowded, so allow extra time to get to and fro.
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Follow up with the job recruiters after the fair. You can follow up with a phone call, email or letter. Remind the recruiters of the teaching jobs you discussed and ask if they will keep you in mind for future teaching jobs that come up.
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Tips & Warnings
After you arrive and register, you should receive a packet of information about the attendees, including information on their locations, sizes and salaries offered. Take time to read carefully through this information before the fair.
Bring a world map for reference so you can look up the locations of the various schools.
