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[phdinfunk]

Hi.

I have been teaching In Taiwan for a year now. I don't really want to get a job from overseas. I did that on my way here and while I got really lucky with a great franchise school that treats people okay, some of my best friends got totally screwed on their contracts. Also I could have negotiated for more had I been in country.

So I want to go about things the right way. I have a college degree from the U.S. I have a TEFL cert. from Oxford. I have a year of experience and am a good teacher. I could do a super demo lesson. I could potentially even provide a video of me teaching a class -- or link to one for review.

Only problem, I'm 30 and bald. I look pretty young in my face but I shave my head because my hairline has gone pretty far back. I know ageism is a big deal but should that be a problem?

Also, how difficult will I find it to get a job? Outside of the internet, where does one go looking for jobs in a major Chinese city?

Thanks,

--J

[Mister Al]

Knock on doors. Find the places that interest you and go and speak to them. Don't worry about the naked bonce. That's who you are and it won't make a difference, I wouldn't have thought.

[Hansen]

I would guess that finding a job by looking is not that easy. Locating schools, finding the right people, seems rather formidable. Especially now, during the summer holiday. People are not around, at least the ones you need to meet with who can make decisions.

Why not try Chinatefl or the Dave's job board?

Work for a legitimate big name university. Find a place with a history of employing FTs. Once you get your feet on the ground, then you can branch out.

[The Ever-changing Cleric]

The chrome dome wont make an iota of difference. You'll find a job no problem.

[Renegade_o_Funk]

There are droves of schools recruiting for summer camps right now. I haven't seen many advertisements for Beijing & Shanghai, but I suppose that's because everyone wants to go to those two places & they don't need to recruit as heavily.

Places where you can find a jobs - Call FAO offices of universities & high schools, ask if they are recruiting for summer camp or September. There are English newspapers in the Major city's, look in those. This tactic is hit or miss depending upon your Chinese, alot of FAO staffers read English well enough to recruit teachers from the web, but often they speak pretty terrible english.

You can go hang out at expat bars & try to do a little networking. Most teachers who have already been in the city for awhile will know where to look & the reputations of schools.

Hope that helps!

[sharpe88]

unless you look 90 years old, age is often an advantage