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cmozes



Joined: 01 Feb 2011
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 15, 2011 3:47 pm    Post subject: Help with job search Reply with quote
I am a 54 year old female currently looking for an ESL teaching position.

I do not have teaching experience, however I do have a TEFL certificate.

I have 10 years of experience owning my own business, and 20 years of professional sales experience.

I am really struggling with getting responses to positions I have applied for, and am looking for some advise.

Does my age have a significant bearing? Or is it my lack of teaching experience?

Any feedback would be welcomed!

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Guy Courchesne



Joined: 10 Mar 2003
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Location: Mexico City
PostPosted: Tue Feb 15, 2011 3:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Any countries in particular that interest you? Help narrow down the advice...
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tttompatz



Joined: 06 Mar 2010
Posts: 1951
Location: Talibon, Bohol, Philippines
PostPosted: Tue Feb 15, 2011 6:21 pm    Post subject: Re: Help with job search Reply with quote
cmozes wrote:
I am a 54 year old female currently looking for an ESL teaching position.

I do not have teaching experience, however I do have a TEFL certificate.

I have 10 years of experience owning my own business, and 20 years of professional sales experience.

I am really struggling with getting responses to positions I have applied for, and am looking for some advise.

Does my age have a significant bearing? Or is it my lack of teaching experience?

Any feedback would be welcomed!


You have a TEFL cert.
Next 2 questions will help narrow it down a lot.

Do you have a degree (in anything)?
Where are you from (country of passport).

IF you have a degree AND come from one of:
US, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand then ALL of Asia is on the table as is all of the Americas from Mexico south.

IF you are from the UK or Ireland you can add Europe to the list (even if you don't have a degree).

Beyond that it will be a combination of age and lack of experience (depending on where you have been applying to).

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cmozes



Joined: 01 Feb 2011
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 15, 2011 9:26 pm    Post subject: help with job search Reply with quote
I am most interested in Latin America.

I have a BA in Environmental Science, and I hold a US passport.

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Isla Guapa



Joined: 19 Apr 2010
Posts: 1520
Location: Mexico City o sea La Gran Manzana Mexicana
PostPosted: Tue Feb 15, 2011 9:46 pm    Post subject: Re: help with job search Reply with quote
cmozes wrote:
I am most interested in Central America, South America, and Latin America.

I have a BA in Environmental Science, and I hold a US passport.


Central America and South America are part of Latin America, along with Mexico. Wink
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Trebek



Joined: 30 Oct 2003
Posts: 401
Location: China
PostPosted: Tue Feb 15, 2011 9:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I can see you working in Central America.
I can see you working in Columbia.
You can work in South America.
Do you want to work in Latin America?

Sorry, just taking the piss....


You would be better off locating an area you wish to work, then go there and knock on doors. Make sure you can demonstrate your teaching ability. If you have no training, take a course that includes a bit of student teaching before you go.
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naturegirl321



Joined: 04 May 2003
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 16, 2011 1:57 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
COme to the Latin America boards! mexico might be an option. I know there are a couple of mature teachers there. Is money is issue?

With age comes wisdom and experience, and I believe you can get your own Fm3 visa. Check the Mexico boards.
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Isla Guapa



Joined: 19 Apr 2010
Posts: 1520
Location: Mexico City o sea La Gran Manzana Mexicana
PostPosted: Wed Feb 16, 2011 3:08 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
naturegirl321 wrote:
COme to the Latin America boards! mexico might be an option. I know there are a couple of mature teachers there. Is money is issue?

With age comes wisdom and experience, and I believe you can get your own Fm3 visa. Check the Mexico boards.


I second naturegirl's suggestion. Come join us on the Mexico Forum! Smile
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dragonfly58



Joined: 09 Jul 2010
Posts: 10
Location: U.S.
PostPosted: Mon Mar 07, 2011 12:23 am    Post subject: Let me know how you progress. Reply with quote
I am also having a problem getting on. I am 52, undergraduate and a graduate degree. Before putting the money into the certification for esl I was hoping for a contract from China . I know of others who are teaching there without experience or a TEFL. Confused
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