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Posting my resume for recruiters to view

 
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tommysand



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PostPosted: Tue Feb 28, 2012 4:16 pm    Post subject: Posting my resume for recruiters to view Reply with quote

Hi all, new the forum, had a search for this question but couldn't find anything so apologies if this has been answered before.

I am looking for my first teaching job in China, ideally somewhere in the South West (Sichuan, Yunnan etc.). I am looking for a university position. I was wondering if anyone has any tips for good web sites to post my resume on for recruiters to view? I am already on abroadchina.org and have had some good responses, but would like to cast my net further.

Thanks in advance.
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naturegirl321



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PostPosted: Tue Mar 06, 2012 1:13 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'd honestly avoid recruiters and apply directly to schools. There are lots of adverts out there. Posting your CV is opening yourself up to a lot of spam.
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Non Sequitur



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PostPosted: Tue Mar 06, 2012 2:43 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

You want a site where both schools and recruiters advertise. I'll PM you with some thoughts.
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Timer



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PostPosted: Tue Mar 06, 2012 3:17 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

naturegirl321 wrote:
I'd honestly avoid recruiters and apply directly to schools. There are lots of adverts out there. Posting your CV is opening yourself up to a lot of spam.


Some recruiters aren't too bad. I got my last job through one and there wasn't any money taken from my salary or anything dodgy like that. Often Universities will use recruiters because they are too inept to hire people themselves. Sure, applying to schools directly is good but I've found some schools have such useless staff that for whatever reason the news of your desire to work there never reaches the right people.

Oh and naturally you create a new email account for anything posted online.
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naturegirl321



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PostPosted: Tue Mar 06, 2012 4:15 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I totally agree that there are good recruiters, but I could probably count them on one hand (Footprints, Reach to Teach, Teach Away, Canadian Connections come to mind) however, many recruiters are cut-throat, just looking out for themselves and in it to make money.
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gravilove19



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PostPosted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 1:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I went through a recruiter when I first came to China. I was a little uncertain at the time, because you never know if it is a sure thing, but since arriving they have been my lifeline when it comes to taking care of the legal things I need. If you are still needing help shoot me a PM. I currently live in Weishan, Jining City, Shandong, China and I could not be happier with how everything turned out.
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dean_a_jones



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PostPosted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 3:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hmm. Something tells me the date of joining and the 'shoot me a PM' suggests all is not what it seems. Maybe I am being cynical but every message asks for a PM if you want 'help'.
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gravilove19



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PostPosted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 3:31 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Haha yeah I know. I do however live in work as an ESL teacher in Weishan, Jining City, Shandong Province. It is a small city in the middle of no where but the people are nice, and I enjoy my job. I actually found my first job in China from Dave's ESL cafe.
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choudoufu



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PostPosted: Thu Mar 15, 2012 4:37 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

dean_a_jones wrote:
Hmm. Something tells me the date of joining and the 'shoot me a PM' suggests all is not what it seems. Maybe I am being cynical but every message asks for a PM if you want 'help'.


could be a genuine offer. you never know.

i was thinking of shootin' him a pm for culinary advice.
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weigookin742011



Joined: 05 Jan 2012
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 28, 2012 1:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

naturegirl321 wrote:
I totally agree that there are good recruiters, but I could probably count them on one hand (Footprints, Reach to Teach, Teach Away, Canadian Connections come to mind) however, many recruiters are cut-throat, just looking out for themselves and in it to make money.


Are these also recruiters who recruit for China? There are minimum salary requirements due to my experience teaching in Korea.
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tommysand



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PostPosted: Sat Mar 31, 2012 10:36 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks all for your replies.
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teacherfromca



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PostPosted: Sat Jun 02, 2012 2:17 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Has anyone used Reach to Teach? Do they find jobs in universities, high schools, and private schools (the three I am interesrted in)?
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