{"id":6487,"date":"2017-11-30T06:46:23","date_gmt":"2017-11-30T06:46:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/internationalschoolcommunity.com\/blog\/?p=6487"},"modified":"2017-11-30T06:52:10","modified_gmt":"2017-11-30T06:52:10","slug":"six-ways-impress-international-school-recruitment-fair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/internationalschoolcommunity.com\/blog\/six-ways-impress-international-school-recruitment-fair\/","title":{"rendered":"Six Ways to Impress at an International School Recruitment Fair"},"content":{"rendered":"

2017 is coming to a close, which means it’s that time of year to start considering your next possible career moves. Are you ready to explore the opportunities? If so what do you do next? One of the best ways to get an idea of what\u2019s out there is by attending an international educator\u2019s recruitment fair.<\/p>\n

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Explore CRS are running our annual Fairs again in Shanghai and Abu Dhabi early next year. These are conducted over the course of 3 days each where we invite hundreds of candidates to meet with elite schools from across wider Asia and The Middle East. These events provide both schools and educators a chance to connect with each other and seek new opportunities on both sides to build faculty staff and careers. We also invite attending schools to run professional development workshops. These will be on a variety of topics and provide a unique opportunity for the schools to showcase their establishment and core mission\/values to interested candidates.<\/p>\n

We like to ensure that our events maintain a collegial and social atmosphere without too stressful or competitive an environment. It\u2019s our aim to make the Fairs a pleasant and friendly experience for everyone involved without the highly pressured tone that can sometimes be felt at other recruitment events. With this in mind, we will usually select around 25 schools to attend per Fair, so we can still offer a variety of options to candidates.<\/p>\n

We also hold a candidate and recruiter mixer after the first day of the Fair. This is a relaxed and informal drinks and canap\u00e9s evening, courtesy of Explore CRS so attendees can relax and network after a busy and exciting day.<\/p>\n

So how does an educator stand out amongst the crowd at the Fair when they\u2019re trying to find the next job of their dreams?<\/u><\/p>\n

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6 ways to impress at an international education recruitment fair<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Research the schools who are attending \u2013 <\/strong>check out who\u2019s coming in advance and do your homework. As well as qualifications and experience, schools are looking for candidates that want to embrace their school culture and values. If you have read up beforehand and feel you would be a great fit \u2013 let that show.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Don’t be afraid to approach the schools and sell yourself \u2013 <\/strong>it may seem intimidating, but this is a jobs fair. If you want to get noticed \u2013 you need to push yourself and put your best foot forward. There\u2019s an allotted time within which to make a great impression and ensure you get yourself an interview.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Have plenty of copies of your CV ready to hand \u2013 <\/strong>you will need to hand a lot of these out so make sure they are organized and easily accessible whilst moving from stand to stand.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Make time to speak to fellow candidates as well as the recruiting schools \u2013 <\/strong>there will be hundreds of other educators there all in the same boat as you. They may be able to share useful information with you. Which school is worth talking to? Which ones didn’t seem to be as worthwhile?<\/p>\n

\u2022 Get your pitch prepared \u2013 <\/strong>the open session when you are trying to talk to potential schools is busy and there are a lot of other people also trying to get an interview lined up. Make sure you don’t waste any time when its your turn in front of the recruiters. Its your moment to win them over!<\/p>\n

\u2022 Dress the part \u2013 <\/strong>it may seem obvious, but this is your chance to make a great first impression. Make sure you are professionally turned out to present yourself in the best possible light.<\/p>\n

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At Explore CRS we recruit international teachers and provide consultancy services to the international school sector, with a particular focus on the wider Asia region. Based in Shanghai, we know what operating in this sector means for daily life and work.<\/em><\/p>\n

Our primary concern is ensuring we provide an honest and efficient service to bring the right people together. It is important to us to understand a schools\u2019 vision and a teaching candidates\u2019 career goals. It\u2019s our job to bring these two elements together and find the right fit.<\/em><\/p>\n

If you are interested in progressing your international teaching career, then we would be delighted to help you take the next steps towards your new role. Please contact us at info@explorecrs.com<\/a> or visit www.explorecrs.com<\/a> for more information.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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