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jerkytheturkey · Joined: 09 May 2009 Posts: 38

I think the most important thing is not to be too disappointed when you do not receive the response you are looking for.

I'm no expert but when I was looking for Jobs I sent my CV and cover letter to loads of schools. It takes time to personalise the letter for each school but its worth it in the long run. I applied to quite a few schools (even the ones that wanted candidates to be in Japan) saying when I was hoping to arrive. I got some positive responses and some not so positive responses.

Eventually I was hired by one of the large Eikaiwa. Just keep at it and I'm sure something will come up.

Good luck.

davejw6 · Joined: 04 Jul 2009 Posts: 24

Thanks for the response.
I've only just checked the response now.
In regards to some of the questions:
I don't have any publications and I haven't taught at any uni's before, although I've taught a lot of uni' students. As for a deadline, I can wait for the right job if it is confirmed.
It definitely seems like the ideal position is to be in Japan when applying, but at the moment I'll stay home...save, and keep applying. I'll check all the recommendations which were posted.
I applied at uni's, internatonal schools and language schools in other Asian countries as well, and I've had a few positive replies, so I'll go for the best opportunity when it arises.
Cheers all.

jerkytheturkey · Joined: 09 May 2009 Posts: 38

Have you tried posting your resume on this website? If your looking at other Asian countries Korea seems to be quite popular at the minute. I was contacted by numerous schools there.

Glenski · Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Posts: 12844 Location: Hokkaido, JAPAN

Caliroll · Joined: 02 Mar 2008 Posts: 23

Common! As I posted there are several universities here in Japan that hire people who have not published, and from accounts I have heard even take recent graduates with little to no experience in some instances. The OP also mentioned applying to universities in other Asian countries so unis in Korea and Thailand hire plenty of people without pubs. He or she has not declared applying to posts in Japan that require years of experience, publications and a record of professional development activities.

Glenski · Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Posts: 12844 Location: Hokkaido, JAPAN

Caliroll · Joined: 02 Mar 2008 Posts: 23

Yes that is true but anyone who is going off to teach in a foreign country has the responsibility to do their research and make informed decisions. The places I mentioned are all contract positions so those who decide to work there should not be shocked or surprised when the are forced out after the contract period. They are what they are. The reason I mentioned them specifically on this thread is they fit with the OP's quals.

davejw6 · Joined: 04 Jul 2009 Posts: 24

Thanks for the advice.
I haven't received any job offers from Japan as yet, so I accepted a position at a Chinese uni'.
I'm thinking that completing an M.Ed was a waste of time before doing a B.Ed (with teacher's licence).
Maybe I should post a new topic on this??
Cheers.

Glenski · Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Posts: 12844 Location: Hokkaido, JAPAN