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dieth
Joined: 02 Apr 2014 Posts: 11
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Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2014 2:50 pm Post subject: How Long Until I get job offer through EDB? |
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Hey, I went through footprints recruiting, and got the interview in Febuary.
I passed the interview for SNET and am in the HK EDB.
I have all the qualifications and am in category 2
I have a BA
with a BA Teaching Degree for English
I also have 1 year teaching experience in China.
Does anyone know how long it will take until I am contacted by a school for an interview?
Is there anyone who has went through the EDB, and got a job offer through them, and when did you get your offer?
Should i wait until i get contacted, or should i contact the schools myself?
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TeacherTim
Joined: 10 May 2005 Posts: 89 Location: Deep undercover
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Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2014 12:51 am Post subject: |
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It took me twenty-two months!
In all honesty, you are placed on a list and that's it. Start sending CVs out to schools in the areas that you want. Be advised that there are only a few dozen vacancies these days. The days of hundreds per intake are long gone. |
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dieth
Joined: 02 Apr 2014 Posts: 11
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Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2014 4:23 pm Post subject: |
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TeacherTim did they let you know when you were in the EDB?? I am still waiting... should i start sending my CV to schools now or wait until i have confirmation that i am in the EDB |
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TeacherTim
Joined: 10 May 2005 Posts: 89 Location: Deep undercover
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Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2014 5:57 pm Post subject: |
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I'm not sure what you mean when you say 'in the EDB'? Although you have passed the EDB interview, you'll still need to pass the one for the school that contacts you.
I've been a NET for seven years and each year it gets harder to break into and the list of potential NETs gets longer and longer. Last year, I think there were fewer than three dozen vacancies, many of which were filled by local candidates. I wouldn't be making plans just yet. Certainly, start sending your CV to schools that might interest you, but just be ready for a long wait. Sadly, I know some who have waited for more than three years and still haven't been contacted for an interview by a school!
Good luck! |
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dieth
Joined: 02 Apr 2014 Posts: 11
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Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2014 8:34 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for all the help! |
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RonnieColeman
Joined: 29 Mar 2007 Posts: 60
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Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2014 2:19 pm Post subject: |
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Just wondering if anyone has received feedback about their application? I passed the EDB interview and it's been about 5 weeks since I sent my qualifications out to be assessed. |
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CEB
Joined: 30 Oct 2013 Posts: 41
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Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2014 10:24 pm Post subject: |
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It's still early. I'd say another month maybe. |
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Perilla
Joined: 09 Jul 2010 Posts: 792 Location: Hong Kong
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Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2014 12:31 am Post subject: |
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My wife, who is a NET, was first contacted and interviewed by her school in late July (1999). |
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dieth
Joined: 02 Apr 2014 Posts: 11
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Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2014 4:13 pm Post subject: |
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thanks for the help everyone!
and Ronnie the EDB takes a long time to assess the documents, they will probably be done in mid May |
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RonnieColeman
Joined: 29 Mar 2007 Posts: 60
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Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2014 9:00 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for the responses everyone. Not too long to go now I guess!
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dieth
Joined: 02 Apr 2014 Posts: 11
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Posted: Fri May 02, 2014 6:50 pm Post subject: |
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Hey Ronnie, I just got an email from the EDB today saying im in the central pool of candidates |
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RonnieColeman
Joined: 29 Mar 2007 Posts: 60
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Posted: Sat May 03, 2014 7:13 am Post subject: |
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Nice!
Not heard anything yet, hopefully not too much longer to wait. |
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RonnieColeman
Joined: 29 Mar 2007 Posts: 60
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Posted: Mon May 05, 2014 8:51 am Post subject: |
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Just got my email saying I'm in the central pool as well.
Does anyone know the latest start dates for hiring this year? I have an offer to teach at a pre sessional that finishes on the 5th September, but I'm unsure about commiting to it if all the net start dates are mid August. |
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CEB
Joined: 30 Oct 2013 Posts: 41
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Posted: Mon May 05, 2014 9:27 am Post subject: |
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NET contracts begin August 16th. School starts September 1st. It would probably hurt your chances if you told them you were not available until September 6th. Schools will also want you there in August to prep and get used to the school before your duties begin. It's also in your best interest to do so. |
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RonnieColeman
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Posted: Mon May 05, 2014 9:47 am Post subject: |
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That's what I was afraid of. I guess it's best to look for something more temporary until then! |
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