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Summer Opportunity
The Science Museum is looking for physics teachers for summer 
and I need teachers for the following weeks who can work offsite. You
must be able to commit to four weeks during the summer. Please send a resume to 
me by email ASAP.

June 20 - 23 
June 27-July 1  need 3 teachers 
July 18-22      need 2 teachers
July 25-29       need 2 teachers  
August 1-5      1 teacher
August 22-26
thanks for spreading the word I would like to have all the classes assigned by 
the end of April

Janet Groenert
Science Camps Coordinator
Science Museum of Minnesota
120 W. Kellogg Blvd.
St. Paul, MN 55102
phone: (651)221-4536
fax: (651)221-4528
email: groenert@smm.org 
web site: www.smm.org <http://www.smm.org/> 



Reminder - Minnesota Education Job Fair

Minnesota Education Job Fair 
April 18, 2005 
Hamline students and alumni, eligible to teach by Fall 2005, are invited to 
attend the Minnesota Education Job Fair.  Held at the Minneapolis Convention 
Center on April 18, 2005, this is an excellent opportunity to meet with many 
school districts in one day.  Over 100 school districts nationwide participate 
through information booths, interviewing opportunities and group presentations! 
Registration is now OPEN. Please register at the Career Development Center 
(CDC) in Drew Science, room 113, by April 15, 2005. The fee is due at the time 
of registration. 
Only Hamline students and alumni are eligible to register through Hamline CDC. 
For more information on the registration, please contact the CDC at 
651-523-2302. 

Location/Parking 
The Education Job Fair takes place at the Minneapolis Convention Center.  The 
convention center is located on the south side of downtown Minneapolis.  For 
directions and a map, go to www.mplsconvctr.org.  There are several parking 
options available within a block or so of the convention center.  Event parking 
fees typically range from $8.00-10.00. There is typically a coat check 
available at the convention center for a fee, but you may wish to leave your 
coat in your car. 
  
School District Information 
A listing of school districts attending the Education Job Fair can be found 
online at www.mcucsa.org/mnedfair/ - please check regularly for updates. Some 
school districts will pre-arrange interviews for the fair.  These interviews 
occur during the fair, but are lined up before the event. You may contact the 
district directly to request a pre-arranged interview. If this interests you, 
we suggest you make these contacts immediately. Some school districts will only 
be there to receive resumes and present information about their districts.  
They may not schedule interviews at the fair. 
  
What to bring/what NOT to bring 
Do bring numerous copies of your resume!  Plan to leave one with every 
representative you meet! 
Do NOT bring credentials! Interviewers request that they not be burdened with 
more paper than they can carry. 
Your resume and your personal introduction are the key elements here. 
If desired, you may bring a brief portfolio or sample lesson information, but 
do not expect that many interviewers will have the time to review this 
information at the fair.  Remember, in most cases the job fair is the time for 
quick introductions and initial screening interviews. 
Getting Ready for Job Fair 
Polish your resume!  Bring it to the Career Development Center (CDC) during 
drop-in hours (T,W,11:00am-2:00pm) or make an appointment for help from a 
counselor. 
Research the school districts in which you are interested.  Many of them have 
information online. 
Practice your interviewing skills. 
If you are student teaching, get permission from your supervising teacher to 
take time to attend the Fair. 

At the Fair 
You should check in at the Hamline table at the Convention Center.  You will 
receive your name badge and floor maps.  No one is admitted to the floor 
without an official name badge. 
Plan your time at the booths to your best advantage. Avoid long lines. Stop at 
the booths with shorter lines. Try the booths with long lines later in the 
floor time. 
Interviews for most of the afternoon and evening slots are scheduled in the 
morning.  If you are thinking of attending only in the afternoon - think twice! 
 Your best chance for success at the fair is to take full advantage of the 
entire day. 
Professional attire is highly recommended.  Every contact you make is a 
potential interview.  Look your best! 
Practice your introduction once or twice on employers of lesser importance to 
you.  First impressions really do count - you'll only have a minute to let 
employers know that you are interested, and why they should be interested in 
you! 
Get the names, titles, business cards, etc. of every recruiter for follow-up 
after the fair. 
Practice your approach to employers.  Script and rehearse this before the fair. 
Greeting: Take the lead - make eye contact - speak clearly. 
Your Hook!: Present your resume.  Talk about your licensure area, your teaching 
experience, your college work and major.  Are you willing to relocate? What 
positions do you seek?  Share your knowledge of their district.  And remember, 
you want to get their attention in one minute or less! 
Closing: Thank them for their time!  Request information.  Ask for an interview 
to further discuss your qualifications. 
Interviews at the Ed Fair typically last 15-30 minutes.  Be prepared! 

After the Fair 
Send written thank you notes or letters to the recruiters, thanking them for 
their time and confirming your interest. 
Phone calls may be acceptable follow-up.  Ask during your interview if phone 
calls are appropriate. 
Career Development Center 
Drew Science, Room 113 
651-523-2302 
HOURS
Monday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 
Tuesday and Wednesday:  8:00 am - 6:00 pm 
Thursday and Friday:  8:00 am - 5:00 pm 
Drop-in: T,W,11:00am-2:00pm