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Serendipity75 · Joined: 15 Aug 2010 Posts: 2

Hi all,

Considering an offer from SMR Group in Malaysia. I've never heard of them before. They have been contracted to improve the level of English being used in schools and my job would include training teachers in ESL teaching. I would be provided with a car for transportation for travel between 5 different schools in one region. Any information, experience or knowledge of this company would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers,
S

Prog Rocker · Joined: 07 Sep 2010 Posts: 33 Location: SE Asia

Hi Serendipity,

Sorry I can't directly answer your question - but I looked at the SMR group, and applied for the same job (but a different company). It seems that SMR only interview by Skype, which I don't have! Laughing

Good luck if you get the job....and if I get the one I applied for aswell then I might see you over there!

ozman · Joined: 12 Jun 2004 Posts: 133 Location: HONG KONG

.agree

Serendipity75 · Joined: 15 Aug 2010 Posts: 2

ozman,
Are you just interviewing now? I was under the impression they've finished hiring for the project.

ozman · Joined: 12 Jun 2004 Posts: 133 Location: HONG KONG

have you accepted?

cam · Joined: 22 Jan 2003 Posts: 124 Location: Maine, USA

SMR are still trying to find teachers. Most likely, due to the fact that the company seems to be a bit on the disorganized side. A friend of mine had an interview via skype and was offered a position but later turned it down after several misunderstandings about start dates and contract details. Not sure if anyone else has encountered similiar problems.

Prog Rocker · Joined: 07 Sep 2010 Posts: 33 Location: SE Asia

It's my (limited) understanding that the contract for this project with the MoE has only just been finalised, and so 'provider' companies such as SMR et al will have to adjust the contracts they give out to prospective employees.

This is why job adverts often say 'details accurate at time of writing but subject to change'

My advice would be to check what has been changed - if all the 'benefits' are all there for example. Good luck.

japanagogo · Joined: 23 Feb 2009 Posts: 7 Location: HK/Beijing

I took this job, but through TeachAway. Most details are pretty clear and have not changed. I am curious to hear if anyone has heard of their placement yet. I still am unaware of where I will be placed in country, and I fly out on January 10th! I am not really worried about it though, as I understand that it is a massive undertaking, with many people in many places working on the same things.

Have you heard anything else about this job? I keep looking for more details, but most of the best information has come through Malaysian newspapers and/or my own recruiter...

steki47 · Joined: 20 Apr 2008 Posts: 1029 Location: BFE Inaka

There is a slight difference in the salaries listed here and on the SMR website.

Plus, this job looks very similar to this one:
http://forums.eslcafe.com/job/viewtopic.php?t=85863

The job definitely caught my eye. Curious to hear how things go for you guys.

Skyblue2 · Joined: 04 Sep 2007 Posts: 127

The British Council seem to be recruiting for the same thing. And one other company on the tefl.com website. I don't know if each one is focused on specific areas, but the BC seems to be in Borneo ...

bule_boy69 · Joined: 05 Mar 2007 Posts: 158 Location: Jakarta