NSU Career Services presents the 2016 Teacher Job Fair – April 19

(Tahlequah, Okla.)-- The 2016 Teacher Job Fair, presented by Northeastern State University Career Services, will be held on April 19 in the Administrative Services building, second Floor Banquet Hall on the Broken Arrow campus. The Teacher Job Fair answers the call for the high demand for teachers in Oklahoma.

Sarah Tilley, career events specialist, is excited for this years event and is looking forward to seeing the employers that will present opportunities for students.

We currently have 40 schools and organizations signed up for the fair and we expect around 30 more to sign up before the event date.

Employers setup time is at9 a.m.with an open forum that begins at 10 a.m. This open forum allows the employer to visit with students and alumni in an informal setting. Complementary lunch will be provided for employers at 12 p.m. and optional preliminary interviews will be held from1 p.m.to4 p.m.

The student side of the event begins with the open forum at10 a.m.Students are encouraged to wear business professional clothing and bring their resume and business cards. If participants have attended the open forum, they can be invited to interview with potential employers, during the optional interviews.

Tilley explained that students attending the event will be presented with networking opportunities with potential employers.

Students will gain the confidence to network with employers and convey who they really are to secure a job. Many students who attend the event and are interviewed will be offered jobs.