Thank you again for your time and feedback!

If it's so crucial to begin as early as possible, I'm wondering why the ISS fair in Atlanta in December isn't recommended? Is it because of poor ISS service or because it may not be well-represented by many schools?

What other countries would you recommend for good packages? We are really looking at this two-fold 1) great cultural experience (in a politically safe country) for our family that may extend into international career, rather than just coming back after two years, and 2) economic savings (we really want to put away some money to build college and retirement funds)

If we were able to do a fair abroad in January, you'd recommend Bangkok over London? What about Toronto with Search in January?

Thanks again!

Thank you both for your feedback. Neither of us have EU passports or IB experience, so perhaps Switzerland is out. But, I thought working at an international school would qualify for a work visa? In any case, we'll still try! :) I hold both a teaching credential and school counselor license (with over 15 years experience doing both), and am an Expressive Art Therapist with five years private agency experience My husband has over 10 years experience teaching PE/Wellness and coaching Track/Field with students going to state competitions every year. I have lived abroad before (Finland and Sweden) and we both have traveled a fair amount. Our recommendations are excellent with very supportive admin. We certainly are strong candidates, but I'm sure similar to the multitudes of other very well qualified applicants.
We've researched the larger schools with the thinking there may be more of an opportunity for us both to have jobs. We also took into account salaries, benefits, included housing if possible (not boarding school), and relative political stability. We are certainly open to other places, but just after our initial research, this is where we know for sure we'd like to apply.
I know attending a job fair is important, and for us now, it would need to be in the States. I just didn't know if we should go with ISS (and go to the Atlanta fair in Dec) or wait until Feb. and go to the Search fair in SF. They can be a bit spendy including membership, flights, hotels etc., so we wondered if anyone knew which fair/service might be best for our situation.
I appreciate any continued information. Thank you!

My PE teaching husband and I (counselor) are getting ready to put our applications in to attend a job fair. However, I've been hearing so many mixed reviews of fairs, that I'm a bit confused of who to go with. We live in Oregon, so the San Francisco location would be easiest, but we've been told couples often go to the first North American fair, which this year would be in Atlanta with ISS. We both have over 10 years experience each, and are looking for placement in Thailand or Switzerland. We also have twin boys who will be ready for kindergarten by the time we go. Any tips for fairs or contacts? Thank you!