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Laurita02



Joined: 25 Jul 2006
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Location: Cleveland, OH, USA
PostPosted: Thu Jul 27, 2006 2:15 am    Post subject: Global ERS Reply with quote
Hi, this is my first post on the board, I�ve been lurking around for a while! Anyway, I am currently teaching ESL at a university language institute here in the States but am definitely wanting to teach in Mexico. I came across a company called Global ERS that helps place teachers in private schools in Mexico and I was wondering if anyone has had experience with them?? Before I give them all my information I want to make sure they are legit, I�ve looked at their website and they seem okay and it won�t cost me anything. I�m considering other options as well but this looks like it could be something good. Thank you in advance for any replies! Smile
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TheLongWayHome



Joined: 07 Jun 2006
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Location: San Luis Piojosi
PostPosted: Thu Jul 27, 2006 12:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Best way to find a job in Mexico--be here, resume in hand.
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corporatehuman



Joined: 09 Jan 2006
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Location: Mexico City
PostPosted: Sat Jul 29, 2006 5:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I think they're pretty legitimate, I filled out all the information for them and they've given me two job offers that are pretty good. But like the other poster said, best way to get a job is just go to the place where you want to live, look up language institutes, and apply. If you are a native speaker you'll immediately be a desirable canditate.

But I think Global-ERS is a good option if you'd prefer to have the job before you arrived.


- Chris
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Ben Round de Bloc



Joined: 16 Jan 2003
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 30, 2006 2:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
corporatehuman wrote:
But like the other poster said, best way to get a job is just go to the place where you want to live, look up language institutes, and apply. If you are a native speaker you'll immediately be a desirable canditate.

But that doesn't necessarily mean there will be a job (or jobs) available with enough hours and high enough wages to live/survive on, especially if a candidate doesn't have more qualifications than simply being a native English speaker. In the city where I am, there are always more native English speakers looking for EFL teaching jobs than there are decent jobs available.
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Laurita02



Joined: 25 Jul 2006
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Location: Cleveland, OH, USA
PostPosted: Sun Jul 30, 2006 5:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Okay thank you for your input. Corporatehuman, may I ask what cities these jobs were in and did you decide to go with them? Just curious...thanks, Laura
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corporatehuman



Joined: 09 Jan 2006
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Location: Mexico City
PostPosted: Mon Jul 31, 2006 6:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
so far Monterrey and Ciudad Valles, and so far, I have not decided to go with them. Its a free service, so giving them information and seeing what they offer you isn't that bad. The offers are very detailed, containing all the information you would need to know.

- chris
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Laurita02



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PostPosted: Mon Jul 31, 2006 7:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Okay thanks! Just wanted to make sure about the whole thing. I missed the deadline for applications to begin August of this year so I�ll turn in my app soon and see what happens!
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mike_r



Joined: 18 May 2006
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Location: Queretaro, Mexico
PostPosted: Thu Aug 17, 2006 2:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I used Global-ERS to get my teaching job in Queretaro and had no problems at all. I've been at the school for two weeks and so far I love it, but I haven't actually started teaching classes. Check back with me at the end of next week and I might have a different opinion.
I have also heard from people who have taught in Mexico before that if you wait until you get here to secure a job, you might get paid a salary similar to a Mexican teacher, which (unfortunately) is significantly lower than a foreign teacher's salary. That's just what I've heard.
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PlayadelSoul



Joined: 29 Jun 2005
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Location: Playa del Carmen
PostPosted: Thu Aug 17, 2006 3:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
mike_r wrote:

I have also heard from people who have taught in Mexico before that if you wait until you get here to secure a job, you might get paid a salary similar to a Mexican teacher, which (unfortunately) is significantly lower than a foreign teacher's salary. That's just what I've heard.


Paying unproven teachers more, based on their nationality, is not good business. It causes unnecessary conflict and is patently unfair, IMHO.
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mike_r



Joined: 18 May 2006
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Location: Queretaro, Mexico
PostPosted: Thu Aug 17, 2006 3:15 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I didn't say that the practice was good business. I'm just telling what I've heard.