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Lack of decent jobs for Feb start
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Non Sequitur



Joined: 23 May 2010
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Location: China
PostPosted: Thu Jan 23, 2014 1:50 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
drjtrekker wrote:
Too bad I did not see this post earlier...our UNI was looking for a couple of qualified teachers for Spring, but HR doesn't work over the holiday so it's too late now.
And I think my UNI is in the minority as far as above average pay and working conditions so its a good place to be.

and uh...er..., not a recruiter! Smile Smile

Unfortunately I think that many UNI's will not pay for the recruiter services such as the place I am at...and therefore we can't find teachers that we need. Often we get friends of friends to work with us.

Like others have said, if you can contact the FAO directly...that's the best bet, IMO.


Helpful post.
I've been advocating cold calling with the proviso that FAO types are even less likely to be on deck on Spring Break than they are over summer. Your comments confirm this.
Can I ask if your school's website has an obvious English language contact point for would be FTs?
Seems like a low cost option.
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drjtrekker



Joined: 16 Feb 2008
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 23, 2014 5:24 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
@non sequitur

Unfortunately not.

We are the Intl Biz Uni attached to the Main Uni.
So most likely no one would know we are here, unless u had a friend that worked here.

In additiion, the Main Uni FAO's don't really communicate with ours...politics, ha!
And I'm guessing this is why we don't receive any apps from them.

And if the HR is not too competent......er.........then..........??
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Non Sequitur



Joined: 23 May 2010
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 23, 2014 7:17 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Well - keep on doin' what you're doin'!
Pick your battles and this ain't one of them.
Best
NS
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Bud Powell



Joined: 11 Jul 2013
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 23, 2014 10:56 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
The OP states his needs for a "decent" job, of which there still many if he looks. I wonder if his qualifications warrant the terms he requires of prospective employers.
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Sir Winston



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PostPosted: Wed Jan 29, 2014 12:32 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Most good full time jobs become available 1 month before the next semester starts so by January and September, most school have made their hiring choices.
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Bud Powell



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PostPosted: Wed Jan 29, 2014 12:44 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Is it my imagination or is it true that forum members with the lowest post count are imperious and seem to know everything?

I wish I were omniscient too.
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notnow



Joined: 10 Aug 2011
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 29, 2014 10:02 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
BP, yes SW is wrong, but please don't make such sweeping generalisations. Post count simply indicates number of posts not quality of posts, and only shows post counts associated with the current re/incarnation.
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Shroob



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PostPosted: Wed Jan 29, 2014 10:33 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Sir Winston wrote:
Most good full time jobs become available 1 month before the next semester starts so by January and September, most school have made their hiring choices.


That's a bit late, isn't it? Think about it, the employer has to organise the invite, visa etc. while the teacher has to get a medical, process the visa etc. One month seems very short notice. I know China seems to operate very last-minute, but that's pushing it, even for them.

I was under the impression most jobs are advertised around April/May for September starts.
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muffintop



Joined: 07 Jan 2013
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 29, 2014 11:28 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Yup. 1 month before the semester starts is VERY late. Shroob is right. Often there are jobs available 1 month prior and all year round for that matter but the vast majority of positions are likely to be secured well before then.