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Education Career Expo 2012

The Education Career Expo took place January 23 , 2012 . Carla Harris , Events Coordinator , and her team from Career Services organized the Education Career Expo . This event has been held for the past 13 years with approximately 40 school divisions attending on an annual basis . Kevin Bolen , Director of Student Employment and Engagement , says , “ The event gives U of R Faculty of Education grads a unique opportunity to network on campus with decision makers ( Superintendents , Directors of Human Resources ) from various school divisions recruiting for positions across Canada and around the world .” The event and preparatory workshops are promoted by the Faculty of Education Student Program Centre ’ s , Darci McDonald .
Jolie Brewer , Ashley Pennington , and Teresa Thrun ( SUNTEP , 4 th year students ) found the Career Expo helpful because it allowed them to “ attach faces to the School Boards and School Divisions .” This group was asking one specific question : “ Why should I work for you ?“
Chelsey Skibinsky ( Faculty of Education , 4 th year student ) attended the Career Expo to hand out resumes . She felt she had benefitted from the Expo by receiving information about how to apply .
Kyle Webb ( Faculty of Education , 4 th year student ) attended the Career Expo and said , “ It was good to talk to people , to interview them . I had conversations about their views on assessment and technology . I dropped off a few resumes and I have had some offers since then .”
Erin Toppings ( Faculty of Education , 4 th year student ) gained a lot of knowledge about the application process through the Expo . She says that “ some students were getting interviewed right on the spot ” and that “ the Expo is especially helpful if students are looking for a position in a rural location .”
Kirk Fiege ( Faculty of Education , 4 th year student ) found “ hints for what to consider when applying for jobs and preparing for an interview .” He found the Expo had an “ exhibition atmosphere ” with employers “ inviting us to play the game .” His strategy : “ Be selective .”
Photos credit : Shuana Niessen