Korean Job Discussion Forums

[mineybhoy]

I am in the U.K. and have applied and got 2 jobs since applying last year but I am just about to get another job only to be told my background check is about 6 months old this week. The first 2 jobs lost the funding to fund my full wage for the year. I feel like giving up as it will take too much time, money, patience and desire to get it all done again. Any way round this? Anyone got through with expired background checks before? Thanks in advance for the help. I would take any job going in Korea at this stage! Pleasee help! Cheers guys.

[ttompatz]

Your post is confusing.

IF you are in Korea on an E2 then you don't need a new background check to move to a new employer or to job search.
A simple transfer of your visa or change to a D10 saves you the paperwork (provided your employer is willing to release you from the contract - LOR).

IF you are abroad then yup....
6 months from date of issue when it lands on the desk at immigration and you are OK.

6 months + 1 day and you get to do it again.

There is no wiggle room. The rule is set in stone.

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[mineybhoy]

Yeah I am in the UK. so I dont know whether to get a new one and go through all the hassle again. Takes about a full month to get one apostiled and sent to Korea again and I will have missed the big March intake of new teachers

[Jaffazoid]

There's job postings throughout the year, not just at the start of every new semester. If I was in your situation I'd order my CRC today and get that thing apostilled asap. If you don't find a job mid-semester, at least when it comes up to the August intake you could secure a job early on in June/July and you'd have time left on that CRC for your application for next semester. Just get it done mate!

[isitts]

[mineybhoy]

[I-am-me]

Yes, schools hire all throughout the year. Some quit, some leave for whatever reasons. Chances are you will find a position anywhere if you are not too choosy.