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joeyseven · Joined: 17 Jan 2008 Posts: 6

For those of you who has submitted application to SNET or PNET for 2008, let's share the status and timeline here. If you have any updates, please come back and give us the information.

Living in the US, chose Toronto for interview
1/16 - faxed the application to EDB Hong Kong for SNET
1/17 - re-faxed some documents that they couldn't read clearly
1/17 - received confirmation and a canadiate number, saying to wait until end of March

Good luck to everyone!

Nimah · Joined: 14 May 2007 Posts: 36

Jan 2nd - Faxed in documentation/application
Jan 3rd - Emailed NET candidate number
Feb 14th - Given interview date for mid-march

Good luck!

puiwaihin · Joined: 16 Mar 2005 Posts: 91

I've noticed that someone got a reply saying to interview in March, but noticed they were going to be interviewing in Canada. Any news on people scheduled for interviews in Hong Kong?

It would be useful for those waiting for information if you posted if you have a degree in English/Ling, a teacher's certificate, and TESOL course.

moosey300 · Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Posts: 1

Hi I applied for PNET in December 2007 and have an interview in London at the end of March.

UK qualified teacher, 2.5 years UK teaching experience no TEFL

SydGirl2 · Joined: 18 May 2007 Posts: 50

I applied December 07. Was told a week or two later that I would be interviewed late February/early March. Received an email last week saying interviews would be March 10-12 in Sydney. As I will be on holiday in HK on those dates, I requested an interview in HK. They said that should be OK and they will get back to confirm the date. Not exactly part of my holiday plan, but if it can be done then rather than later in the year that is fine.

puiwaihin · Joined: 16 Mar 2005 Posts: 91

It seems that interviews outside Hong Kong receive callbacks earlier than those in Hong Kong.

I just got an email from someone at the NET application place and they stated that interviews will be through March until mid-April.

puiwaihin · Joined: 16 Mar 2005 Posts: 91

For those of you wondering about interview times and how things are progressing:

I just received an email setting up my appointment for a PNET interview in Hong Kong on March 31st.

I have a bachelor's in a modern language, TESOL credential (minor), and 2 years of university courses in secondary education, but no teaching certificate.

So if you are looking for an interview in HK and haven't been contacted yet, you should expect an email in the next 1-2 weeks I'd say.

Beyond1984 · Joined: 13 Dec 2007 Posts: 462

1. Snail-mailed application (Express) 12/30/07

2. Was e-mailed applicant number on 1/10/08 and told that if I hadn't heard further by March 8 (International Day of the Woman, guys) to forget it.

3. Invitation to interview on 3/28 e-mailed 3/4.

4. Invitation accepted 3/5. Acceptance acknowledged 3/10.

5. I'm sitting in a cool little cafe using a computer free of charge; in about 30 minutes I will walk across the street for my interview in the Wu Chung House.

<I'm feeling like I'm on the Bladerunner set, and very far indeed from my favorite pond. I have to admit that HK is more visually interesting than Concord. > Shocked

I have an Hon. BA, English; MA English; TESOL Certificate; expired teacher certification (from US). This is my sixth year teaching abroad.

Can anyone recommend a (relatively) inexpensive hotel in a lively part of town? Why yes, try www.rentaroomhk.com Cool

-HDT

"How does it become a man to behave toward this American government today? I answer that he cannot without disgrace be associated with it."
-Henry David Thoreau, "On the Duty of Civil Disobedience," 1849

SydGirl2 · Joined: 18 May 2007 Posts: 50

Hi there! I have a NET interview in HK next week and although I have a rough idea of where the interview venue is, can anyone tell me the nearest cross street or significant building? It is 213 Queens Rd East, WanChai. Thanks.

11:59 · Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2008 1:16 pm Post subject:

It is just a three-minute walk from the Wan Chai MTR. Use:

http://www.ypmap.com/en/viewer.asp?mapService=LocationMap

and click on 'Street' on the left.

antoniahk · Joined: 10 Mar 2008 Posts: 13

Has anyone who applied for NET 2008(either Sec/Pr) from HK not yet heard about interviews? As I haven't heard, does that mean I won't be getting one? Any ideas?

La Cucaracha · Joined: 29 Feb 2008 Posts: 7

Feb. 15 - was emailed candidate number with the note "if you do not hear from us by March (beginning?end?) you may assume that your application is NOT successful.

No email yet.

oh, pretty qualified. I'd fall into Category 1--I believe from perusing the qualies.

could be they hire lower categories on purpose for $ reasons... Razz

ChineseEnglishTeacher · Joined: 19 Apr 2004 Posts: 13

Did anyone get a reply stating whether you passed the interview or that the EDB will hire you?

How long does it take them to go through all the applications and give a reply?

11:59 · Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 4:29 am Post subject:

How long is a noodle? They will process your application once they have finished all other affairs of state:

http://forums.eslcafe.com/job/viewtopic.php?p=649273&highlight=#649273

http://forums.eslcafe.com/job/viewtopic.php?p=649272&highlight=#649272

La Cucaracha · Joined: 29 Feb 2008 Posts: 7

So I guess it's a no go if I don't hear by today...I would have thought a certified teacher would at least get an interview, but I guess they must have lots of qualified, certified teachers for these jobs...