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hak · Joined: 21 Aug 2006 Posts: 41

Hi
I have applied for a job in the Emirates a couple of weeks ago.THe position is for primary and secondary teachers of a variety of subjects.My question is do they normally reply in some form as i have not received any confirmation of my interest. Shocked

grand fromage · Joined: 16 Jun 2003 Posts: 131

I have encountered anything from a phone call as soon as you hit the "send"button to months of silence. That is if they even want you. If they don't, you could end up like some people I know who got dumped by their partners and sat by the phone hoping for a change of heart Wink

. I'm sure that's not your case though. Seriously, it all boils down to how desperate they are in filling a given position.

BTW, if you give more details about your credentials, background, and the type of job you applied for, many here will be able to guesstimate the answer to your question much easier. Good luck.

stoth1972 · Posted: Mon Sep 18, 2006 3:29 pm Post subject:

hak-can I ask which employer it is? That's par for course. And grande formage is right-they might call you next week, and say they need you the following day. Good planning is not a common trait in this job market.

hak · Joined: 21 Aug 2006 Posts: 41

The job was at SAbis United for frimary and high school teachers.I have a dip ed and Me from an Austarlian uni and have worked for 5 years.I am at the moment sending me resume to any schools i can find regardles of wether they are hiring or not.Do you think this is a good idea as i am not receiving any confirmation that it is even getting received.THanks

stoth1972 · Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2006 9:14 pm Post subject:

I worked for Sabis, Hak, and though they probably need you, I think your qualifications deserve a better audience. They are low-paying for the UAE, you would have to share accommodation, and it's also not an ideal place to work. Have you applied to the Higher Colleges of Technology? I would steer you towards the British schools for primary and HCT for teaching uni students.

hak · Joined: 21 Aug 2006 Posts: 41

THanks mate i have just got more infirmation about these schools and they really do have a poor reputation.I have found a list of all primary and secondary schools in Dubai and will send my application to all of these and then asses after i receive any offers.One can only dream Shocked

stoth1972 · Posted: Thu Sep 21, 2006 4:48 pm Post subject:

Some schools will hired mid-year, Hak, so if you're looking to move sooner than later, it's not out of the question.

antonia v · Joined: 27 Mar 2005 Posts: 49

hak, here�s something to consider: if your application was as riddled with typos and misspellings as your posts here, it might explain why you haven�t heard anything and likely never will hear anything.

stoth1972 · Posted: Thu Sep 21, 2006 8:53 pm Post subject:

Ouch-ESL teachers are a tough crowd. Better start dotting my 'i's' and crossing my 't's' on this thread. Literally.