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cmtim
Joined: 30 Jun 2011
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Posted: Sat Nov 12, 2011 6:13 pm Post subject: |
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Hi! I've been lurking around this forum since June, but I'm ready to post my first question! Now that we FINALLY have our documents ready, my boyfriend and I are ready to start applying. I've made a joint e-mail account for us and we've been working on our resumes. This may be a simple question, but is it better to write individual cover letters or a combined cover letter? I'm not even sure how to format a combined cover letter, so I would appreciate any advice on that, too.
I was also wondering if there are any unmarried couples who would like to share their experiences/living situations in Korea. After lurking, I learned that you're not considered a "couple" in Korea if you're not married, so I was just wondering how that has worked for unmarried couples on this forum.
Even though this is my first post, this forum has been very helpful over the past couple of months... so thank you!
- Caroline (feel free to also email me at [email protected]) |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005 Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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Posted: Sat Nov 12, 2011 9:07 pm Post subject: |
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individual application packages including resume and cover letter.
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diddymao
Joined: 29 Sep 2011
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Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2011 9:52 pm Post subject: |
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ttompatz wrote: |
individual application packages including resume and cover letter.
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Thanks for your advice on the other post. I would PM you but I don't have enough posts yet. |
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Rob12
Joined: 14 Sep 2011
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Posted: Sat Dec 17, 2011 9:41 am Post subject: Moving to South Korea on January 2nd, new to forum |
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Hello everyone,
I'm moving to Jangheung, Jeollanam-do on January 2nd and have not really looked around on this site that much. Kind of blew it in that department but I've been busy getting everything ready for the move.
I obviously don't have enough posts to pm anybody, but can anyone give me just some general advice or let me know another way to ask questions?
Thank you very much |
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gclancy51
Joined: 21 Nov 2011 Location: North East Seoul
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Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 4:52 pm Post subject: |
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Hey, I'm a newbie living on the outskirts of Seoul approaching the end of my first year in Seoul. Just wondering if anybody knows any good recruiters for public schools closer to the center? |
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aieshaapple
Joined: 23 May 2011
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Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 6:59 pm Post subject: |
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This is a fabulous thread! However it's kind of a bummer that newbies, like me, can't PM someone because we haven't made 25 posts to allow us that priviledge.
Here's to one more post closer! |
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krazijaanu
Joined: 11 Jan 2012
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Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2012 9:24 am Post subject: |
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Can Anyone help me? I was just denied a visa by my recruiter because I told them I have diabetes! I am so frustrated fter having spent an entire year researching, preparing and dreaming about going to South Korea! PLEAASSEEEEEEEEEE SOMEONE HELP! |
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aieshaapple
Joined: 23 May 2011
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Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2012 10:06 am Post subject: |
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You went through your recruiter to get your visa? Not the embassy? |
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krazijaanu
Joined: 11 Jan 2012
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Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2012 11:31 am Post subject: |
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Hi, Well I disclosed to my recruiter that I have diabetes because the health check form asked if I have any serious diseases (diabetes is considered this I guess) I checked no on the form but I emailed her and she said she would find out if having diabetes could cause me to fail the medical exam they give. A few days later (last Wednesday January 11th, 2012) she emailed me and said " due to my medical issues my visa would be denied!" I AM SO FRUSTRATED I NEEEED SOMEONE'S HELP AND ADVICE! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE |
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aieshaapple
Joined: 23 May 2011
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Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2012 12:07 pm Post subject: |
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Im not a pro at this but i do know a few things. If you stated on your visa form you have diabetes you very well could be denied your visa. However if you don't say you have it viola you have a visa.
Did you already get your NOA? If so you don't reallynees your recruiter from there. You could always teller you were confused and realized you don't have diabetes. If you can manage you diabetes pretty well then I don't se a problem with anything. Although they do do extensive medical checks on us once we get there. So there is a risk there. Hope that was some help. |
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krazijaanu
Joined: 11 Jan 2012
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Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2012 12:15 pm Post subject: |
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Well like I said, I checked no on my visa form but I disclosed this via email I would rather her tell me no while I am still in the US rather than go to south korea, fail the exam and have to pay my own airfare back. I guess no one has anything to say (in addition to you) about medical discrimination? |
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aieshaapple
Joined: 23 May 2011
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Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2012 12:33 pm Post subject: |
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Sadly there aren't really laws against discrimination like this. In the states it with be different but not in Korea as far as being a teacher. |
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breninmass
Joined: 28 Jan 2012 Location: United States
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Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2012 10:20 pm Post subject: |
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Hi folks!
I'm doing preliminary research right now, but am mostly curious about the documentation I will need in order to secure a Visa, clear any health requirements, etc. I plan on starting the job search in mid to late Spring, so I'm looking to get as much documentation out of the way now as possible, so I can simplify the application process when that time comes.
I'd love to have a one-on-one with anyone who has knowledge about what kind of paperwork is required in order to teach abroad. I know next to nothing about it, so patience would be appreciated as well!
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005 Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2012 12:26 am Post subject: |
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READ THE FAQ stickies.
Then ask about what you can't find in there.
Other than the requirements for authenticating your documents (now they need an apostille) there really is NOTHING new in the last 10 years.
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Kellu
Joined: 13 Dec 2011 Location: us
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Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2012 9:54 am Post subject: Need advice please! |
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Hello,
I need a lot of advice! I would prefer to PM, but I just started posting on here and I'm not sure how to run up 25 posts in a hurry. Please PM me- I need advice regarding re-applying for a visa after being denied for a DISmissed! DUI charge that was on my CBC, that I plan to have expunged. I also would like to hear advice about teaching privates, and how to live on a different type of visa other than an E-2 provided by a school.
Thank you very much to all who reach out to me! |
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