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[Ben Round de Bloc]

You usually have to be here to find a job. Note the word "usually," indicating that's not always the case.

Most DOSs want to see applicants in person before hiring someone. As one DOS told me, she doesn't like to hire people unless they're already here, because too many applicants accept jobs from a distance, but then either cancel at the last minute or just don't show up.

From time to time there are a few job opening posted on the internet. Most schools don't advertise on the internet, simply because they don't need to. They advertise locally and/or have a sufficient number of walk-in applicants. There are some schools that find teachers through placement services, but some placement services are quite expensive for job seekers to use.

Additionally, having EFL teaching experience on a CV can be a big advantage, but being in the right place at the right time is a bigger advantage. Also, remember that teaching experience isn't the only thing that DOSs consider when looking for someone to hire.

[saraswati]

I know of a few cases where people have been hired for positions before actually arriving in Mexico but it entails of flurry of emails....resumes, reference letters, pictures etc, but Ben's right, most want an in-person interview.

What could be done is to contact a number of schools in the area of choice before going just to see if there're any possibilities. I've also heard of organizations that, for a fee, will help place you in a school.

Good luck!

[lozwich]