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[knoland88]

Hello,

I am currently working on my TEFL certification and am just starting my job search. I'm mainly looking in Chile and other South America countries, but it's been tough to find anything. Can anybody give me some advice on where to start and how to go about my search? Right now, I've been contacting different programs and schools. Is that the best way to go about it?

Thanks a lot!

[nomad soul]

What do you mean by "it's been tough to find anything"? Frankly, if you're not getting any interest from your CV/resume, perhaps it's because, as a newbie, you don't yet have the necessary qualifications. For example, you're still in the process of completing your TEFL cert; employers expect job applicants to have already completed their degrees/certificates. By the way, is your TEFL course online or onsite, and what does it entail? Also, you don't state if you have at least a bachelors degree, which might be a requirement as well.

[naturegirl321]

[Xie Lin]

No, that is not the best way to go about it for the area that most interests you. As naturegirl said, most jobs in Latin America--the vast majority--do not advertise on the internet. Narrow your list of destination countries/cities down to a few. Research the market in those locations. Pick one and go. Apply for jobs once you're there. (International schools, and some universities are exceptions, but you don't appear qualified for those.)

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[littlelauren86]

Yea, for Latin American countries you pretty much have to go to the country first, and then look for jobs. There are jobs on the internet (that's what I used to initiate a job search) but the websites are country-specific. So, I would look at a Colombian job website to find jobs in Colombia. And, I will be expected to be in country and available for an in-person interview. As Naturegirl said, most efl jobs aren't going to pay for your flight, housing or visa, so they simply don't bother if you aren't already there.

[knoland88]

Thank you guys for the info. naturegirl321, will definitely check out that website. Any other websites you guys can give me would be extremely helpful.