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Maryc
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 Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2015 12:38 am Post subject: Jobs with world-teachers.COM? |
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Hi,
I applied a couple of months ago for some positions on world-teachers.com (not .net), and I was recently contacted about a job placement. I'm a little skeptical because I'm new at this, and I worry that it may be too good to be true. I've searched for some reviews about the site, but I haven't come up with much. I was just wondering if anyone here has worked with them or heard anything about them.
I do have a B.S.Ed. in English with an endorsement in ESOL, but I just graduated December 2014, so I don't have any real professional experience. World-teachers.com says that a school in Milan, Italy is interested in me, but so many things that I've read indicate that it's very difficult to get a teaching job in Europe without a master's or an EU passport (neither of which I possess). Also, they require purchase of a Normal ($300) or Premium ($500) support package for this placement. $500 seems a little steep to me, but the services outlined do sound very valuable. I'd be willing to pay a fee if I knew that this was a trustworthy and reputable site, so I'm just interested to hear any feedback on world-teachers.com.
Thank you so much!  |
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santi84
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| Run! "Support packages"? No, that is absurd. |
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nomad soul
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| Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2015 12:56 am Post subject: Re: Jobs with world-teachers.COM? |
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| Maryc wrote: |
| They require purchase of a Normal ($300) or Premium ($500) support package for this placement. $500 seems a little steep to me, but the services outlined do sound very valuable. I'd be willing to pay a fee if I knew that this was a trustworthy and reputable site. |
Never pay for job placement. Never.
You didn't mention where you want to teach, but give Teach Away a look. By the way, definitely consider getting a teaching license from your home state; it will increase your employability for the better schools worldwide. |
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Maryc
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Yeah, I've looked at Teach Away a little bit. I'd like to teach in Europe or South America, but I'm also open to parts of Asia or Africa.
And yeah, I actually did get my state teaching license, so I'm glad to hear it will be valuable! |
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Maryc
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| Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2015 1:12 am Post subject: |
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| And thank you for your input!! |
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nomad soul
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| Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2015 1:28 am Post subject: |
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| Maryc wrote: |
| I'd like to teach in Europe or South America, but I'm also open to parts of Asia or Africa. |
For specific advice about which countries might fit your interests, I suggest you post on the particular general discussion forums for each of those regions. Make sure you include your nationality and all of your qualifications/education. |
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spiral78
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| World-teachers.com says that a school in Milan, Italy is interested in me, but so many things that I've read indicate that it's very difficult to get a teaching job in Europe without a master's or an EU passport (neither of which I possess). |
This is an utter and outright scam, unless the school in question is an actual international school and you will be teaching a core subject which you have certification for and two year's experience teaching in the States (all unlikely).
Language schools in Italy cannot get a US citizen a visa, nor can 'recruiters.' To get a visa, the school has to be able to argue that 'you' have qualifications and experience necessary to the job for which no EU applicant possesses.
A Master's won't get you in, either, due to the above (there are scads of UK citizens with relevant MAs around).
You CAN work in Central/Eastern Europe (Russia is a different story; I am referring to other countries here), but jobs are not found from abroad. You need to come over during the hiring season (primarily September) and interview in person. You have 90 days (tourist status) to find a job with an employer who will help you get a work visa. This is do-able, but working in this region requires paying some dues in terms of up front costs and energy.
The Russia board below is very informative on what it takes to get started there.
Western Europe is not feasible for US citizens wishing to teach English, aside from a very few internship programs which pay like internships (Spain, mostly) - check the country-specific boards below for more info. There are some options in Germany (though tough) and Shaytess has a useful post there regarding ways to get started as a US citizen.
http://forums.eslcafe.com/job/viewtopic.php?t=103894&start=15 |
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MuscatGary
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| World-teachers.com says that a school in Milan, Italy is interested in me, but so many things that I've read indicate that it's very difficult to get a teaching job in Europe without a master's or an EU passport (neither of which I possess). |
This is an utter and outright scam, unless the school in question is an actual international school and you will be teaching a core subject which you have certification for and two year's experience teaching in the States (all unlikely).
Language schools in Italy cannot get a US citizen a visa, nor can 'recruiters.' To get a visa, the school has to be able to argue that 'you' have qualifications and experience necessary to the job for which no EU applicant possesses.
A Master's won't get you in, either, due to the above (there are scads of UK citizens with relevant MAs around).
You CAN work in Central/Eastern Europe (Russia is a different story; I am referring to other countries here), but jobs are not found from abroad. You need to come over during the hiring season (primarily September) and interview in person. You have 90 days (tourist status) to find a job with an employer who will help you get a work visa. This is do-able, but working in this region requires paying some dues in terms of up front costs and energy.
The Russia board below is very informative on what it takes to get started there.
Western Europe is not feasible for US citizens wishing to teach English, aside from a very few internship programs which pay like internships (Spain, mostly) - check the country-specific boards below for more info. There are some options in Germany (though tough) and Shaytess has a useful post there regarding ways to get started as a US citizen.
http://forums.eslcafe.com/job/viewtopic.php?t=103894&start=15[/quote
I agree but would add that France is doable for US citizens if they set up as auto - entrepreneurs but you would need very good French to achieve this or a very helpful friend. |
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spiral78
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| I agree but would add that France is doable for US citizens if they set up as auto - entrepreneurs but you would need very good French to achieve this or a very helpful friend. |
True - there is also the marry-a-local option. |
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Lack
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OP, go to your bathroom mirror, look at yourself, and repeat this 50 times:
"Never pay a recruiter." |
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