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superstevieg · Joined: 21 Dec 2008 Posts: 18

Hi,

I have two job offers, one from Shane English Schools (starting June), and another from Interac (starting April),

Please could anyone advise which offer to take up given that I still curently residing in the UK, i have no teaching experience and the current economic climate (I have just read the recent thread 'The Eikaiwas are cutting back' which is concerning me a lot).

I have heard plenty of negative feedback on Shane, but having said that, I've noticed negative feedback on almost every company out there. The recruiter was really positive about the company and gave me a good honest account of the role. I am required to complete a certified training course (�225) in London first but I was hoping to do such a course anyway. The only thing that is putting me off is the news about conversation schools letting people go.

Many thanks for any help given,

Glenski · Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Posts: 12844 Location: Hokkaido, JAPAN

Well, of course the recruiter is going to be positive about Shane! That's part of the territory. I'll let others with direct experience clue you in on the real story. Same for Interac.

All I will tell you is this. Considering your own lack of experience, which scenario seems more comfortable -- working by yourself in a planned format with a handful of students (Shane), or working with a Japanese teacher (perhaps several depending on your assigned posts) to conduct a class of 30-40 HS students where your input may or may not be valued and may or may not allow you to seriously plan lessons?

Glenski · Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Posts: 12844 Location: Hokkaido, JAPAN

Well, of course the recruiter is going to be positive about Shane! That's part of the territory. I'll let others with direct experience clue you in on the real story. Same for Interac.

All I will tell you is this. Considering your own lack of experience, which scenario seems more comfortable -- working by yourself in a planned format with a handful of students (Shane), or working with a Japanese teacher (perhaps several depending on your assigned posts) to conduct a class of 30-40 HS students where your input may or may not be valued and may or may not allow you to seriously plan lessons?