IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING CNY-TRD 2012

The following information is presented to help you make an informed decision about whether or not to apply to attend CNY-TRD 2012. Once you have finished reading this notice, click the link at the bottom to continue the application process.

As you know, recruiting is down in all sectors of the economy – including education. The number of districts and recruiters attending CNY TRD this year will be significantly lower than a few years ago. You can see exactly which districts are registered through the CNY-TRD web site at: www.cnytrd.org

We want to be clear on the implications of this lower than usual district sign-up. Our intent in communicating this is to make sure your expectations are realistic, your decision to attend is informed and your strategy for getting interviews is sound if you do attend.

1.  Some candidates attending TRD will NOT end up with interviews.  Every year some students attend TRD and leave without having had any interviews. This year that percentage could be 50% or higher.  Students who do not obtain interviews are usually those certified in areas where the teacher demand is lower – for example childhood/elementary education and physical education AND who choose to consider employment only with districts in a limited geographic region. By limited geographic region we mean for example, Central New York or in some instances, even all of New York State. Please be aware that no interview guarantees come with attending CNY-TRD.  If you are certified in lower need subject areas (particularly elementary/childhood education or physical education) and you only consider districts in New York State, you might not obtain interviews.  Conversely, if you consider interviewing with out-of-state districts, your chances of obtaining interviews will be much greater. Students with certifications in higher demand areas including math, science, dual certifications with special education etc… and who are geographically flexible may be able to obtain multiple interviews.

2. Plan and Prepare.  The CNY-TRD web site can help you plan and prepare. Helpful info on the site includes a list of attending districts, a typical event schedule, movie clips of the event, job resources, certification offices, and relocation assistance. Learn what recruiters have to say about resumes, interviewing, online applications and more.

3. Utilize your college or university's career office for resume and portfolio assistance, practice interviewing sessions and for help with additional approaches to your job search.

4. If you have any questions or want additional information about CNY-TRD fully explore this web site and contact your college or university career center.

By clicking here  I confirm that I have read the above information and understand its implications.