FWISD CAREER RESOURCES

(Formerly Graduate Placement Center)


12th Annual
HIRING FAIR 2005

Thursday, June 2, 2005
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Will Rogers Memorial Center - Exhibits Hall
3400 Burnett -Tandy Drive
Fort Worth, TX 76107

Targeting Job Opportunities for
RECENT FWISD GRADUATES
(age 17-20)
Call 871-FAIR for more information.

Over 70 Metroplex employers will be participating!

2005 LISTING OF PARTICIPATING EMPLOYERS

MAP to Hiring Fair 2005

PARTNERS:

Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce

Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce
Workforce Solutions
for Tarrant County

JOB CANDIDATES

    Meet over 70 Metroplex employers
    • Submit applications and resumes

    • Be interviewed on site
    • Have your resume reviewed on-site

    • Open to Job Applicants Only; no children please

    WHAT TO BRING
    • Bring 30 resumes to give to employers
    • Bring 2 blue or black pens
    • Bring work history: dates of employment, supervisors' names, addresses, phone numbers, etc.
    • Bring contact information for 3 references

    TIPS FOR HOW TO DRESS

    Dress to Impress! Be Interview Ready!

    LADIES:

    CLOTHING:
    • Clean, conservative and neatly pressed; nothing trendy
    • Dark solid-colored (black, navy, gray, brown)

    • Dress or skirt (knee-length or longer)
    • Pantsuit

    Light or dark colored blouse; no bright colors
    Sheer hosiery
    Polished dress shoes (closed-in toe and heel)

    HAIR:
    Conservatively-styled

    JEWELRY:
    (Minimal is preferred; maximum is listed)
    Necklace:  One simple-style classy chain
    Rings:  One per hand
    Watch / Bracelets:  One per wrist
    Earrings:  Only one pair of small studs or hoops; no dangling earrings

    MISCELLANEOUS
    Keep make-up light and simple to look natural
    No cologne or perfume
    Cover body piercings and tattoos

    GENTLEMEN:

    CLOTHING:
    • Clean, conservative and neatly pressed; nothing trendy
    • Dark solid-colored (black, navy, gray, brown)

    • Dress pants
    Sport jacket
    Suit (preferred)

    White or light solid-colored dress shirt; no bright colors
    • Conservatively-styled dress tie
    • Dress socks that match pants
    Polished dress shoes (black or brown)

    HAIR:
    Conservatively-styled; no headwear
    Well trimmed and neatly groomed facial hair

    JEWELRY:
    (Minimal is preferred; maximum is listed)
    One ring and a watch
    No bracelets, necklaces, chains or earrings

    MISCELLANEOUS
    No cologne or perfume
    Cover body piercings and tattoos

    FREE RESUME REVIEW
    Resume Reviewers will be available to provide professional advice on-site. First come; first served


EMPLOYERS

    • Recruit from a large pool of candidates; over 800 anticipated
    • Fill Entry-Level positions: Full-time, Part-time, or Seasonal
    • Accept applications and resumes
    • Conduct interviews
    • Share career opportunity information

    COST (FREE!)
    Free Booth Space, Free Registration, Free Parking

    REGISTRATION
    Register by May 20, 2005. Space is Limited!

    SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
    12:30 - 1:00 p.m. - Employer registration and booth set-up
    1:00 - 4:00 p.m. - Hiring Fair
    4:00 - 4:30 p.m. - Employers disassemble booths


Assistance and referrals are given without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, or disabling conditions.

This information provided by
FORT WORTH ISD - Office of Communications
100 North University Drive
Fort Worth, TX 76107-1360
817-871-2455

Copyright © 2005 - Fort Worth Independent School District