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[HigherEdJoe]

In beginning thanks for taking the time to read this.

Here goes.

I am looking to relocate to HK and am in need of some advice regarding finding teaching jobs.

Here are my qualifications:

Native speaker

I have 2 BA's and a M.Ed (Masters) degree in University Educational Administration from a US uni.

120 HR TESOL Cert (Online)

3.5 years of teaching English in a Chinese Mainland uni near Beijing. Basic, Advanced and Hospitality English.

A number of years and students teaching private lessons.

I have 5-7 years of other professional work in universities with Student Services and other organizations.

I also speak fluent Spanish as well as intermediate Italian.

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1. What are my chances, and what would you recommend to improve.
2. Is it even worth applying for the NET program. Is it not too late this year.


I have plans to be in HK in two weeks and am thinking about doing some foot work. Where do I even begin?

Is it really the best idea to just take anything at the beginning and look for other opportunities while there?

Recommendations and suggestions appreciated.

[Joshua2006]

South China Morning Post

[looseleaf]

Check out some online job sites for teachers.

http://www.eslemployment.com/job-seekers/job-search2.php?JobCategory=Other&sm=and&kw=&country=94&submit=Search&in=web

http://www.jobsdb.com/

I hear that applying when you're there can be a bit troublesome because of the visa application taking several weeks and the fact that you wouldn't be able to work without one. I got my visa before I arrived so I can't speak from experience.

You're too late for the EdB NET scheme but there should be some short-notice jobs available in non-NET schools. Whether or not these are the sort of jobs you want to go for is up to you.

[Serious_Fun]