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Dervin · Joined: 10 Mar 2009 Posts: 1

Hi everyone,

As an EU citizen (UK), who will soon be looking for work in the CZ after I finish my certification, I was wondering about job prospects. Will I have an advantage in the eyes of potential employers because I am an EU citizen and thus require no help in the visa process? What I mean is, if I have the same qualifications/teaching quality as someone who is of a third party nation, would I have a better chance of employment? Or is the visa process not as big of a hassle as I imagine in to be.

Thanks for any input and insight

spiral78 · Joined: 05 Apr 2004 Posts: 11534 Location: On a Short Leash

Yes, you have a bit of an advantage over non-EU teachers with similar qualifications.

Chris Westergaard · Joined: 14 Mar 2006 Posts: 215 Location: Prague

Agreed, you have an advantage. However, the qualification or even experience doesn't mean that much. You have to have the skills and knowledge. Most school (if not all) are getting a lot more selective with their teachers. They are going to make you do a demo and sit in on an interview. If you mess up the demo, they are not going to hire you. EU or no EU.