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MikeySaid · Joined: 10 Nov 2004 Posts: 509 Location: Torreon, Mexico

It was recommended to me that I apply for a job as a NET but... on the site it says apps should be in by 21 Jan 2008. Does that mean.... don't apply?

puiwaihin · Joined: 16 Mar 2005 Posts: 91

Previous threads posted on this site would indicate that they do interviews several times each year after they collect enough applications.

On the other hand, this is possibly the worst time to apply. But, you should wait for someone else here with more information on this than me.

MikeySaid · Joined: 10 Nov 2004 Posts: 509 Location: Torreon, Mexico

sm · Joined: 03 Sep 2007 Posts: 36 Location: UK

I would just apply anyway, there is no harm in trying. They might keep your file until the next interview date, but at least its done.

Good Luck!

BCinHK · Joined: 27 Oct 2005 Posts: 35 Location: Hong Kong

In recent recruitment drives, the deadline has changed at least twice each year, so I would ignore the January 21 deadline and apply now. New contracts don't start until August 16 and many teachers arrive after that date.

The HK$ is at an all-time low against GBP, CAD$, AUS$ and NZ$ and housing costs are increasing, so a NET job is not as attractive as it used to be.

MikeySaid · Joined: 10 Nov 2004 Posts: 509 Location: Torreon, Mexico

Waverly · Joined: 04 Oct 2007 Posts: 31

I have an interview date but do not think I will be able to make it. It is impossible to get these people to respond to you. I have emailed twice and no one wrote back. I don't know what my chances will be if I don't go to this interview.

roset · Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 10:09 am Post subject:

i couldn't make a previous net interview and asked them if i could reschedule. they did offer me another date so its worth asking. the net people are terrible for replying to emails. either just keep on at them until they reply, or maybe there's a telephone number to call?? not sure of that though but their website should have some info, it should be www.emb.gov.org (i think thats correct). good luck! i'm in similiar predicament to you so let me know how you get on. xx

sm · Joined: 03 Sep 2007 Posts: 36 Location: UK

You can contact Fay Chan on: 2892 6495 or a full list of contact details can be found on:

http://www.west-web.net/pnet/#EMB_Contacts

Waverly · Joined: 04 Oct 2007 Posts: 31

I have that number and no one ever answers it. It will ring and ring and ring, then after a while, it will be busy and it automatically disconnects. She hasn't answered any of my emails either. Is anyone else experiencing this kind of problem?

11:59 · Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2008 3:31 am Post subject:

kowlooner · Joined: 24 Jun 2004 Posts: 230 Location: HK, BCC (former)

11:59 · Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2008 7:54 am Post subject:

That is quite a demeaning comment. You certainly don't credit the poster with much intelligence if you think they are unaware of, or have forgotten to allow for, the time difference between California and HK.

11:59 · Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 2:46 am Post subject: