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leretif9



Joined: 24 Mar 2013
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 06, 2014 8:01 am    Post subject: The ESL job interview Reply with quote

What are the things I must bring with me to the ESL job interview? Passport, hard copy of B.A. diploma, a resume -- even if there is nothing on it relevant to teaching ESL? All these things, other stuff as well?

Also, for Bogota, will a cashmere top coat sometimes be appropriate for the weather?
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LaLaDivina



Joined: 21 Dec 2013
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Location: Colombia

PostPosted: Sat Nov 08, 2014 3:12 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'm wondering this as well. I think there is a thread somewhere, perhaps in the general forum, about what documents you should bring. I would think a resume is required whether or not you have teaching experience. Did you complete your CELTA or TEFL yet? If you have, that should be on there.
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leretif9



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PostPosted: Sat Nov 08, 2014 7:24 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

The resume: what if you've been out of work for a while? Like, a long while? There has been sustained mass unemployment in the US since the financial collapse of 2008.

What do employers want to see on a resume?
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LaLaDivina



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PostPosted: Sun Nov 09, 2014 11:00 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Remember, in Colombia they use a CV, not a standard American resume. Even if you haven't worked in a while I would still suggest you create you resume in CV form with the dates and names of your employers, job title and one or two sentences outlining your job function(s). You should also be listing your education, certificates, awards, etc, not to mention your objective, which in this case I would assume is to be an English teacher. I'm not sure how old you are but I imagine you have some type of work history you can add.
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allencraig



Joined: 16 Dec 2014
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 06, 2015 4:56 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

A CV IS a resume. Same thing, only in Colombia they like to see a small headshot photo on the CV.

An ESL interview is just like any other interview, only specific to teaching English. Think about what information might come up and bring anything that may support what you imagine will be discussed or will be asked for. A coupla sheets of paper that you end up not needing isn't a problem.
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BakerStreetSaxSolo



Joined: 28 Dec 2012
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Location: Bogota, Colombia

PostPosted: Mon Jan 12, 2015 4:22 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Colombia really isn't as formal as the US when it comes to job interviews (or many things). For some places the interview will be a formality, as they'll see a foreigner with an English degree as a potential star employee, so just be polite and enthusiastic. For better jobs obviously the standards are higher but don't sweat it, basically.
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