View this video to see how the virtual fair will work.

To participate in the fair on the day of the event:

1. Click Enter the Fair on the right to check-in (go.uncc.edu/EdFair20)
2. On the left side, choose Events, then Career Fairs
3. In the middle of the page, click on the name of the fair.
4. Scroll down until you see the list of registered contacts.
5. Contacts who are online and available to chat will have a "Live Chat" button under their logo.

View the video above for additional information.

Have questions or need help during the fair? Email us at careerfairs@uncc.edu or visit the WebEx office at uncc.webex.com/meet/bbrow103

Career fair focused on teaching and other opportunities in education. Open to all majors; 30+ schools/school districts are hiring non-Education majors for teaching jobs. 50+ organizations, including school districts, charter schools, private schools, nonprofit organizations, professional associations, and graduate programs. Only open to UNC Charlotte students and alumni (because of the way the virtual career fair system works).

Fair sponsor: York Preparatory Academy - located in Rock Hill, York Prep seeks creative, collaborative educators to join their team; salaries begin at $43,500 and full-time coaches support teachers throughout the year.

How the virtual fair works

Students will view the list of participating school staff online; each staff member who is logged into the virtual fair will have a "Live Chat" button next to their information. Clicking on the button will connect you to that staff member, and you can chat live with them. The virtual fair gives you the opportunity to learn more about schools/districts to assess you fit with them, get advice from principals, and learn about the hiring and interview process

This video shows how the virtual fair works: [link to come]

Key info about the event

• Candidates don't need to be available for the entire timeframe of the event
• Candidates just need internet access to participate in the event - no download is required
• This is a live text-based chat; no video camera or microphone are required
• Candidates initiate conversations with school staff; school staff don't have access to see which candidates are online
• Candidates can talk with multiple staff at the same time (through individual chats)
• While the event is from 10am to 12pm, the live chat will be open from 9am to 1pm
• The virtual career fair system doesn't have a built in way for candidates to share resumes, so school staff may request that you email them your resume
• If you have additional questions about the event now - or if you experience technical issues the day of the fair - contact us at careerfairs@uncc.edu or 704-687-0789

Sample Questions

To help candidates prepare for the event, we're providing some sample questions that they could ask school staff, although we will encourage them to create their own questions. Here are the questions we're sharing with them:

Ideas for questions to ask:

To any school staff member:

- What do you enjoy best about working for [school/district]?

- What do you think it takes to be successful at your [school/district]?

- Could you tell me about the interview process for teaching candidates?

- What are some of the characteristics that would make a teacher candidate a good fit for your school?

To ask school-based personnel (principals, assistant principals, teachers):

- What are you looking for in a new teacher?

- Do you expect to have openings in [grade level, subject] for the Fall?

- How does your school support beginning teachers?

- What are some key characteristics of a teacher at your school who really excels at their work?

- Could you share a success your school has had in handling recent COVID-19-related changes to schools?

To ask human resources staff (recruiters, Directors of Human Resources, HR Coordinators/Specialists):

- What are the best ways for me to stand out as a great candidate in the application process?

- What makes a teaching candidate stand out?

- What do you look for on a resume?

- What does the timing of the hiring process look like? When does your school offer interviews and then make job offers?

Important Information

No pre-registration is required; event is free for UNC Charlotte students and alumni.

Prepare 2-3 thoughtful questions to ask (although you may not get a chance to ask all of them).

View the Teacher Job Search Guide with information on resumes, cover letters, events, and interviewing.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Who may attend? Any UNC Charlotte student or alumni
• Do I need to register or RSVP? No, candidates do not need to register or RSVP for the fair in order to attend. UNC Charlotte students and alumni have the option to RSVP through Hire-A-Niner.
• What organizations will be there? The employer list is above. It is updated in real-time as organizations register (and cancel); employers will continue to register until the week of the event.
• How can I get additional help preparing for the event? We have online resources on dressing for success, resume writing, working a career fair, developing a pitch, and interviewing in our Career Guide. UNC Charlotte students and alumni can use the Career Center's services (including individual appointments).
• How do I request special accommodations? The University Career Center is committed to ensuring accessibility to career fairs and events. Event attendees who wish to request special accommodations should contact Brooke Brown (704-687-0789, careerfairs@uncc.edu) and UNC Charlotte's Office of Disability Services (704-687-0040 (tty/v) or accessibility@uncc.edu) at least 7 days prior to the event.