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KSA4Life · Joined: 23 Dec 2008 Posts: 10 Location: U.S.A.

Hello,

I am nearing the end of my MEd+TESOL program and have been advised to start applying for jobs in KSA ahead of the upcoming academic year. My concern is that most employers require that you submit a copy of your degree with your application; however, I don't have my degree yet - not for a few months at least. My CV states, "expected graduation date ...".

Do any of you recommend submitting this CV without the degree? Are employers likely to consider someone who is near finishing their degree or more likely to throw out such submissions given that they are incomplete?

Your feedback is appreciated.

KSA4Life

Never Ceased To Be Amazed · Posted: Wed Mar 03, 2010 6:08 pm Post subject:

Why...in the Wide, Wide World of Sports...would you want to WASTE a newly-minted M. Ed. in the great (NOT!) sandbox???

One might think that an advanced education might've taught you a thing or two... Unless, that is your M. Ed. is from Bob Jones University...or, possibly, Liberty U!

NCTBA

desultude · Joined: 19 Jan 2003 Posts: 614

Cleopatra · Posted: Wed Mar 03, 2010 6:46 pm Post subject:

KSA4Life · Joined: 23 Dec 2008 Posts: 10 Location: U.S.A.

NCTBA/Desultude - let's just say that I have a special affinity for the sandbox Wink

And, no, it's not a crackerjack box degree; it's legit (bonifide anglophone university).

Cleo - thanks! I guess my fear is not being taken seriously when applying if I can't submit the documents with the application. I know that being taken seriously upon touching down in KSA is a whole 'nother issue.

Asda · Joined: 01 Jun 2008 Posts: 231

Umm 'Abdil-Wahhaab · Joined: 23 Jun 2009 Posts: 54

Hmm Asda brings up a good point. So if your degree is completed before your start date, but contract negotiations take place before the degree is completed... do you get hired at the BA rate or the MA rate?

I know someone who graduated in the summer and said they were able to provide a letter from their dept per graduation as they were leaving before their degree came in. Anyone had to do this?

Asda · Joined: 01 Jun 2008 Posts: 231

One govt. place that I know, they 'provisionally' hire you based on what you say you have obtained in terms of quals and exp, then om arrival you have to shove all the certificates and letters of experience under their noses as they 'recalculate' where you go on their pay scale.

trapezius · Posted: Wed Mar 03, 2010 10:12 pm Post subject:

Never Ceased To Be Amazed · Posted: Thu Mar 04, 2010 2:32 am Post subject:

Yep, I saw dat. Jes' hadda question... God Bless and strong winds at the back! Very Happy

NCTBA

jerboa · Joined: 06 Feb 2010 Posts: 10

KSA4life,

I got my first job in KSA a few weeks before I finished my MA. I was able to get an official letter from my university stating my completion date. They accepted it without any questions and didn't lower my benefits package.