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DosEquisX · Joined: 09 Dec 2010 Posts: 361

I've been applying for jobs online for schools outside of Barcelona. I want to know if applying for jobs on foot (physically dropping off my CV/cover letter at schools) would be worth the trip to the city I want to work at. Should I drop off my information even if a school has yet to advertise a vacancy? Should I ask for the manager when applying or leave it with the receptionist?

Paper_Cat · Joined: 11 Apr 2013 Posts: 21

DosEquisX · Joined: 09 Dec 2010 Posts: 361

I always thought sending CVs via e-mail would be considered lazy. My dress shoes are not designed for traveling long distances. My feet hurt like hell.

Thanks for the advice PC. I started applying exclusively to jobs in Valencia and have moved here at least temporarily if a face-to-face interview is needed. Here's hoping I lock up a job before the end of the month.

jonniboy · Posted: Sun Sep 08, 2013 9:21 pm Post subject:

You should get something in Valencia, the only thing is, don't be surprised if you don't get replies until the 20th or after. A lot of schools don't even reopen till then.

DosEquisX · Joined: 09 Dec 2010 Posts: 361

Really? That long? I was wondering why things were moving so slow. Guess I can commit to Valencia and start apartment hunting then though I don't know enough Spanish to negotiate a contract.

jonniboy · Posted: Wed Sep 11, 2013 8:42 am Post subject:

I mass mailed CVs to pretty much every place I could find. The replies started coming between 15th and 25th. Planning to take it easy, I initially agreed 14 hours, then two other places in late October got back to me and gave me 11 hours more. I was still getting replies in November and one place even contacted me in early March (!) to ask if I was still looking for work. So hold on, if you have sufficient quals and experience, the work will come.