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larry76



Joined: 15 Jan 2007
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 20, 2009 11:22 am    Post subject: Does anyone know anything about the following company? Reply with quote

I've been offered a position by this company, English International. I've looked at their website and tried searching for feedback but I cannot find anything.
I've just been refused funding for university and I'm looking for a teaching position for the next year. I was due to study TESOL and don't want to waste a year doing a mundane job. Any feedback will be greatly appreciated!

Website link is http://www.englishinternational.info/index.htm

Thanks
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shoo-fly-pie



Joined: 30 Jul 2009
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 21, 2009 3:07 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I perused the website, and it seems to be just a lot of grandiose talk about basic ESL pimping. I especially loved the "Click Here to Apply," and then all you get is a telephone number and a "good luck!" message. Much ado about not much, IMHO.

I always suggest applying to schools directly as much as possible. Recruiters make lots of false promises and gum up the works, in general. They're mainly just looking to collect fees from ESL employers off the back of unsuspecting and gullible newbies.
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west2east



Joined: 03 May 2009
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Location: China

PostPosted: Fri Aug 21, 2009 4:35 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

As an FT manager, I echo everything SFP says. Try to avoid any kind of middleman if at all possible and deal direct with schools. Do as much research as you can, ask to be put in touch with other FT teachers at the school and remember that a telephone interview (please don't take on a job without speaking to anyone) is as much about you choosing as school as it is about them choosing a teacher.

Hope that helps and good luck.
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vikuk



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PostPosted: Fri Aug 21, 2009 5:57 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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ask to be put in touch with other FT teachers at the school

Also very very careful over which FT's you talk to - those FT's that are in hiring positions, DOS's and other so-called FT managers have been known to be just as devious as their employers - we've seen cases here at Dave's where these FT's come in and defend schools over badly wronged FT's.
Make sure when you talk to that contact FT that you're getting the real word from the teaching front-line and not a HR dancing monkey Idea
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shoo-fly-pie



Joined: 30 Jul 2009
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 21, 2009 9:14 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

vikuk wrote:
Also very very careful over which FT's you talk to - those FT's that are in hiring positions, DOS's and other so-called FT managers have been known to be just as devious as their employers


Oh, how true!
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