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Manasketa
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 Posted: Sat Jun 26, 2004 7:03 pm Post subject: Trying to avoid recruiters... |
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Being a newcomer and trying to find my first job in ESL (in China, preferably), I wanted to make sure I wasn't going to get scr*wed over. I have been offered two different jobs, one in Taiwan, one in China, from two different recruiters. Now, i've read that recruiters are unnecessary and as a general rule more harmful than anything.
So, what I am considering is working up a good list of schools to check out on my own. Does anyone know of any good schools to apply to? I have no degree, but some volunteer teaching experience.
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Taiping04
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Location: East of Aden
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| Posted: Sat Jun 26, 2004 8:38 pm Post subject: |
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Does anyone know of any good schools to apply to? I have no degree, but some volunteer teaching experience.
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Yes, there are good schools I know of, but any good school requires at least a degree. The sort of places that don't ask for one usually need recruiters to get staff.
Try getting a CELTA; this will give you a chance maybe at elementary school level. |
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Manasketa
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okay... how about schools that don't require: a) a degree and b) a recruiting agency?
...I would follow your advice and get the certification, but i'm afraid there is a money issue in the way (i'm not planning on doing this for the money. it's for the experience, but i have a tight budget where I am, and detest debts) |
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Taiping04
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Then you're pretty much restricted to recruiters. They'll find you a job alright, probably in a primary or secondary school somewhere in the provinces. Rhonda - a well-known poster here - went down that road, and seems happy. Others don't have the same luck.
You can post a resume here for free see above]. Check out the sites on the sticky at the top of this board. |
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Manasketa
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| Posted: Sat Jun 26, 2004 9:25 pm Post subject: |
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sounds fine to me. Thanks a lot for your help!
well. off to find the lesser of the demons...   |
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nolefan
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I am starting to believe that most recruiter get a bad rap just for the heck of it around here. While I agree with the fact that they're just a middle man, I have a hrad time conceding that they should be avoided all the time.
I came here using a recruiter and I have been extra happy with the way he's treated my wife and I. We are still dealing with him and he calls regularly to check on us.
I know another bloke in Tianjin than came using a recruiter and they have nothing bad to say.
If you're a first timer, it might be better to deal with a recruiter in my opinion |
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Manasketa
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That is certainly possible, nolefan. I only know what I know from what I've read. The difference may just be the person with whom you're dealing, and not the company (like everything else, I suppose...)
With whom did you work? |
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