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argonfly707
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 Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2005 4:06 pm Post subject: Question about company |
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This Thursday I have my frist interview with GMSC Recruiting Montreal, so I am a little nervous. Now I have read that you should never go through agents or recruiters however whats important to me is being able to have a job before I go. My question is has anyone worked with this company or can anyone give me interviewing tips for jobs in Taiwan. I read some of the tips for Latin America but I am sure they are different.
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Dr_Zoidberg
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argonfly707,
I know exactly what you're going through when you say it's important to find a job before you get here, I felt the same way.
It seems ludicrous that you should travel to the other side of the world and then think about seeking employment, but please believe me when I say that is the way to go.
Once you get here you will understand what I'm talking about, and it will make perfect sense.
Signing on with a recruiter is like buying a car over the phone. |
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Pop Fly
Joined: 15 Feb 2003
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| Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2005 2:25 am Post subject: Re: Question about company |
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| argonfly707 wrote: |
This Thursday I have my frist interview with GMSC Recruiting Montreal, so I am a little nervous. Now I have read that you should never go through agents or recruiters however whats important to me is being able to have a job before I go. My question is has anyone worked with this company or can anyone give me interviewing tips for jobs in Taiwan. I read some of the tips for Latin America but I am sure they are different.
Thanks
Argon |
What Dr. Z says is very true. Can I ask you why it is so important that you have a job before you come?
Interviews can be tricky, even phone interviews with recruiters. They are especially difficult if you have no classroom experience as they will drop situational questions on you that you have no hope of answering without swagger and bluster.
That said, be yourself. Have an idea of what a lesson plan is. Think about possible situations that might arise in a classroom and how you would deal with it, ie: A 5 year old kid suffering from separation anxiety is disrupting the entire class of 24 students. What would you do?
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You have a mixed bag of ability spread over a class of 15 adults. How do you teach to the lowest level while maintaining interest for the upper levels?
See what I mean?
Also, it would pay to have an inkling of a teaching philosophy as well as an understanding of Confucian mentality vis-a-vis education. Will you support or contradict the 3000+ years of conditioning? What do I even mean by this question?
If you can't answer these questions, I would recommend taking a job with a large chain school (KoJen, Hess) for a year to whet your teeth, hone yor skills and develop an understanding of the culture you want to be part of.
KoJen and Hess will most likely hire you on the spot if you show up at their HR departments, so, no need to use a recruiter/agent. Just get over here with enough seed money to stead you for 2 months. I'd recommend $2K Cdn.
Btw, I've been contemplating an eventual return to my old hometown of Expos-less Montreal. Do you know of any successful language institutes in La Belle Ville? If so, can you provide some links? |
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argonfly707
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It's important for me because I have never really done anything like this before as well as I don't know any Chinese, so I feel it will be tough to find a job or even find my way around. I will really have to think about this, as it is a big decision.
Thanks for the replys,
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markholmes
Joined: 21 Jun 2004
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Location: Wengehua
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Most people come never having done anything like this. Most come not being able to speak a word of Chinese. Unfortunately most leave not being able to speak Chinese.
But yes, ultimately coming without the security of a job, no matter how crap that job might turn out, is certainly less frightening than just showing up. |
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Pop Fly
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I completely understand what you are saying Aragon. I felt the same way. But if I could turn back time and retain what I've learned, I'd just show up. While accepting a soft landing contract did have its benefits, it also resulted in a year of sub standard wages and hours.
I would only recommend accepting a gig from overseas as a financial consideration. If you don't have the seed money to get yourself settled, then bite the bullet and take the year as a learning experience.
If you can afford it, summon up your courage and just show up. In fact, my g/f and I have been thinking of starting a side business for folks just like you. I don't want to use Dave's to advertise it, so for now, I'll just say that we can help you. If you are interested, send me a PM. |
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