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PierogiMonster · Joined: 17 Jun 2010 Posts: 148

Hi all

I've got a Skype interview coming up with Teachaway, teaching at ''vocational training institutes': http://www.eslcafe.com/joblist/index.cgi?read=26282

I've read a lot here and it seems teachaway themselves have a good reputation. But can anyone tell me about the institutions and students I might be working for/with?

Also, I don't have a driving licence. Is life do-able without a car?

Thanks.

veiledsentiments · Joined: 20 Feb 2003 Posts: 17644 Location: USA

Do a search on here "vocational training institutes" - choose "search all terms" and you will get a few threads. I suspect that this is the same organization. It seems that they slashed pay and benefits... and have split shifts. If they have split shifts, a car will be absolutely crucial or you will go broke from and/or die of heat stroke waiting for taxis.

It appears from the ad that Teachaway is only recruiting for this job and the employer - whoever they are - is who the holds the contract.

VS

PierogiMonster · Joined: 17 Jun 2010 Posts: 148

Thanks, VS. I searched and nothing comes up apart from one thread re. IAT. I don't know if this is the org. teachaway are recruitng for or not. I'll soon see as my interview's tonight.

More later.

now in ksa · Joined: 20 Mar 2012 Posts: 35 Location: KSA

My friend had a job offer from IAT as an ICT instructor now he has been asked for an up front fee - he asked for a breakdown of the costs, so far no response, The thing that has him worried is the fact they told him the fee increases if he delays payment. Anyone any further news?

nomad soul · Joined: 31 Jan 2010 Posts: 11454 Location: The real world

helenl · Joined: 04 Jan 2006 Posts: 1202

So far as I know, IAT has never requested a "fee" - sounds like a scam.

republocrat · Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2012 9:26 pm Post subject: IAT Scam

Must be a scam, as no worthy employer in the world asks its future employees for a fee. In the Gulf, it certainly screams 'SCAM', so this must be avoided.

What was the email address? Is it genuine?

PierogiMonster · Joined: 17 Jun 2010 Posts: 148

No, I haven�t been asked to pay anything - so far. I had my initial Teachaway phone interview and all went well. The position is for IAT, at one of their three sites in the Abu Dhabi region. I�ve been passed to the next stage. I�ll let you all know if anything fishy happens!

veiledsentiments · Joined: 20 Feb 2003 Posts: 17644 Location: USA

issi14 · Joined: 06 Jan 2012 Posts: 12

the position is for Al Rowdah. They are asking people to either fly to London or Chicago. Hoping they will allow Skype interview instead as it is too far and expensive.

now in ksa · Joined: 20 Mar 2012 Posts: 35 Location: KSA

veiledsentiments · Joined: 20 Feb 2003 Posts: 17644 Location: USA

Scammers advertise all over the various internet jobs boards. They have become more creative over the years.

See the STICKY at the top of this page to follow their various adjustments over time.

VS

PierogiMonster · Joined: 17 Jun 2010 Posts: 148

It was the not having a driving licence and not knowing which of the three sites I'd be at that got me in the end. I'm hightailing it to Cairo instead. Why not join me at the 'New boy in Cairo' Egypt thread?

Thanks for the advice, all - VS especially, as always.