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down_town_SLO
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 Posted: Tue Sep 27, 2011 11:28 am Post subject: Coming to Taiwan, what documents to bring? |
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Hello,
I planning on come to Taiwan to look for work. From what I've read online its seems best to turn up and hit the streets rather than trying to find a job beforehand. Good idea?
If so what are the minimum amount of documents I will need to secure a job? I'll have 2.5 years teaching experience in Korea by the time I get there. I also have a 100 hour TEFL certificate.
Valid passport, Federal background check and degree(apostilled), and references was what I was thinking. I also hear its good to get an extended visitor visa(60 day).
Also when is the most opportune time to come and look for work? If school is starting in say March turn up 1-2 months prior?
Anything I'm missing? Advice?
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adogadie
Joined: 18 Sep 2010
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Location: Taiwan
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| Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2011 3:11 am Post subject: |
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You have all that is needed. If I say anymore, the rest of my buddies here will feel compelled to respond. Seriously, your answer lies within this forum. Search and ye shall find. Good luck.  |
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wayne1523
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Location: Toronto, Canada
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| Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2011 7:01 am Post subject: |
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| i'm with this poster. i have the same questions. down_town i'll PM you |
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down_town_SLO
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| Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2011 7:12 am Post subject: |
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@adogadie Thanks!
I'm curious when you came to Taiwan did you turn up and start to look for work? Do you know of any blacklists for schools in Taiwan? I've had a pretty stress free ESL teaching experience so far, in another country of course but from what I know each situation is unique. That being said I'd like to avoid some of the most obvious places of employment someone like yourself may know about having spent time teaching in Taiwan.
Also its pretty commonplace in Korea for one to work a job, private or public and on the side do some one on one tutoring. While technically illegal I haven't met to many people who don't do it, here at least. Does this happen in Taiwan?
I've also read some material on this board about working at kindergartens. Another "illegal" practice but commonplace. Any thoughts on this?
Thanks for your help! |
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askiptochina
Joined: 26 Feb 2010
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Location: Beijing
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| Posted: Sat Oct 08, 2011 4:46 am Post subject: |
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| You have all that is needed. |
Which is what? Specifically, the criminal background check stuff. The original poster worked in Korea, where you needed a background check and degree apostilled. Is that the same for Taiwan?
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| i have the same questions. down_town i'll PM you |
Why not comment here? It might be beneficial for others. |
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isitts
Joined: 04 Jun 2010
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Location: Korea
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| Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2011 4:09 am Post subject: Re: Coming to Taiwan, what documents to bring? |
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| down_town_SLO wrote: |
Hello,
I planning on come to Taiwan to look for work. From what I've read online its seems best to turn up and hit the streets rather than trying to find a job beforehand. Good idea?
If so what are the minimum amount of documents I will need to secure a job? I'll have 2.5 years teaching experience in Korea by the time I get there. I also have a 100 hour TEFL certificate.
Valid passport, Federal background check and degree(apostilled), and references was what I was thinking. I also hear its good to get an extended visitor visa(60 day).
Also when is the most opportune time to come and look for work? If school is starting in say March turn up 1-2 months prior?
Anything I'm missing? Advice?
Thanks! |
A friend of mine hit the streets and that worked out alright for her. I used a recruiter, Mitch Gordon at Reach to Teach. I found him to be quite helpful.
Buxibans (hagwons) like anywhere else are likely always hiring. Pretty sure most only required a bachelors degree. TEFL Cert always helps.
You won't be able to work in a public school unless you're a certified teacher in your home country. There is no EPIK-like program.
Can't remember exactly how it worked, but for tax reasons, I think it was best to arrive in the spring to ensure a low tax rate.
I did the extended visa (60 day) and yeah, I recommend that.
I don't know about the FBI CBC. I didn't need that back in 2007, but things could have changed.
Hope that helps a little. |
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down_town_SLO
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| Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2011 5:13 am Post subject: |
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| Thanks! Really helpful. |
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