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bhoove · Joined: 05 Jul 2009 Posts: 30

I am hopefully interviewing with them in a week or so. But I do have several questions for those of you who have already interviewed.

What should I expect when I have the face to face interview? Will I be meeting with an ADEC official? That's the feeling I get.

When should I expect to leave for Abu Dhabi? I know the school year begins in late September due to Ramadan, but when will new teachers arrive?

And for the veterans: Should I pack a whole wardrobe, or will affordable professional (female) clothes be readily available? (I'm a frugal shopper usually, but I am going to need to buy long sleeve shirts and longer skirts)

Are there thrift stores in Abu Dhabi?

Thanks for all the informative posts!

veiledsentiments · Joined: 20 Feb 2003 Posts: 17644 Location: USA

If you are in the US, I would say do your shopping there. Clothes are much cheaper... or at least the cheap clothing is a better quality.

VS

bhoove · Joined: 05 Jul 2009 Posts: 30

Thanks VS. I just went my goodwill and bought four pairs of slacks, all name brand of course. I can be cheap and materialistic at the same time Smile

-B

teachaway · Joined: 03 Apr 2009 Posts: 4 Location: Toronto

Hi Bhoove,

You can contact already hired teachers directly here - http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/pages/Toronto-ON/Teach-Away-Inc/13573950721?v=app_2373072738&viewas=505325577.

There are a number of teachers in there that have already been through the hiring process.

The start dates for the 3rd round of teachers has not been set, but will be set by the time of your interviews. ADEC will make sure that you have time to get your docs authenticated and prepare to depart.

TA