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Having a non-TEFL/non-education master's degree

 
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psychedelicacy



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PostPosted: Wed Dec 14, 2016 9:09 am    Post subject: Having a non-TEFL/non-education master's degree Reply with quote

Hi, everyone. I've recently done a master's degree in a financial subject, but am not against continuing to teach EFL for the time being, for a few reasons. I wondered how an unrelated MSc is seen by TEFL employers - is it a case of "this guy's gonna leave to get a finance job the first chance he gets"? I would never omit my master's degree from my CV, but if it might act as a bit of a hindrance, it would be useful to know.

Sorry if this is a common theme. I searched but couldn't find other threads.
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nomad soul



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PostPosted: Wed Dec 14, 2016 9:20 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

For teaching abroad or on your home soil?
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psychedelicacy



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PostPosted: Wed Dec 14, 2016 9:25 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Abroad.
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spiral78



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PostPosted: Wed Dec 14, 2016 1:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

It probably won't help, but I don't see how it can hurt.
An entry-level European employer might consider it somewhat of a bonus, particularly if they had banking/finance clients as students. Could be useful in Luxembourg, for example;-) (I see that as you are from the UK, you have the right to work in the EU!)
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Knedliki



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PostPosted: Wed Dec 14, 2016 2:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

There are occasional jobs in Asia teaching specific subjects in public high schools and universities. Ones that don't require qualified teacher status.
Maybe you could find something related to finance. You'd have to dig around on local job sites to find them though.

Some of the jobs teaching subjects such as calculus and maths/physics are well-paid.
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nomad soul



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PostPosted: Sun Dec 18, 2016 5:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I suggest targeting universities and institutes that focus on finance/business/economics. Better yet, look for finance-related jobs with NGOs.

That said, be mindful of how the decision to teach EFL abroad will impact your chances for future employment opportunities in finance if/when you return to your home country.
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Osiry



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PostPosted: Sun Dec 18, 2016 8:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have a masters in applied psychology, and I recently signed a contract in China to teach psychology! I don't have formal teaching quals but have taught at the university in my home town.
I'd say try and find a job in which you can teach the subject in which you have specialised. The pay can be better and it may be a bit more rewarding if you enjoy the subject.
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