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[Jennyjo]

As someone very new to the idea of teaching abroad, I could use some advice! I am hoping to land a teaching job in Korea, and am likely going to start the application process by using a recruiting/placement agency (or perhaps a couple of them?). I've gathered that I should not be paying for these services, and should an agency ask me to pay, said agency is not worth using. (Right?)

That said, I've been looking at using Footprints, Reach to Teach, ESL Starter, or Teach Away. Has anyone used these agencies, and if so, would you recommend any of them? Why or why not? Are there any companies, listed above or otherwise, that I should avoid? I'd be grateful for any advice from those of you who have used any of these, or know of a placement agency worth checking out.

Briefly, about me:
-I have a bachelor's degree
-Native English speaker (USA)
-No prior teaching experience
-Am leaning towards teaching in a hogwan for my first year, but open to other opportunities
-I'm open to different parts of the country, but am leaning towards Busan, or Seoul

Thanks so much for reading, much appreciated!

[Mr. Kalgukshi]

http://forums.eslcafe.com/job/viewtopic.php?t=64186

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