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While I was out · Joined: 24 Feb 2008 Posts: 119

Has anyone actually got a job or a response from an employer after having posted their resume on Dave's?

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

I can't actually answer this - though I believe so, providing you're seeking a job in one of those parts of the world where teachers are in great demand.

Jobs in tighter job markets aren't often advertised abroad, and those schools that will hire someone sight-unseen are sometimes dodgy.

Depends where you want to go, basically.

Where do you want to go?

While I was out · Joined: 24 Feb 2008 Posts: 119

Would like to get back to Europe for a year at least. Been in Asia and now Middle East for a couple of years each and need some Euro loving. Art, food, language, queues, and other stuff needed.

Would settle for pretty much anywhere in Western Europe. Got any advice?

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

Assuming (from your use of the word queue) that you've got a passport from an EU member country: pick a city. Come over at the end of August. Interview in person.

You could send CVs in advance, but if no one responds, don't feel bad - it's just one of those job markets where you really have to be standing here, CV in hand, looking professional, to get a hearing.

Western Europe is one of those job markets that really doesn't hire from abroad, unless you have specialist quals. Do you?

It's generally a kinda depressed market over here at the moment, I'm afraid.

While I was out · Joined: 24 Feb 2008 Posts: 119

No, no specialist quals at the moment. Just started working on an MA.

Yeah, I realise the market is pretty bad at the minute. Was absolutely thinking along the same lines that you gave. Go over, interview in person, wear a suit.

I take it you work in Europe, which country?

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

Currently Netherlands. Previously Czech Rep, Luxembourg, Belgium.

Have contacts at partner unis in Italy, Spain, France.

While I was out · Joined: 24 Feb 2008 Posts: 119

Interesting. What experience and qualifications would be needed to get a job teaching English in a European university? Are there jobs available for bog-standard teflers?

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

Related MA at least.

While I was out · Joined: 24 Feb 2008 Posts: 119

Only another 2 years to wait then.

tatsuo1 · Joined: 11 Jun 2009 Posts: 75

I was contacted by a school in China for a Math position.

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

Congrats! I guess Cool

While I was out · Joined: 24 Feb 2008 Posts: 119

Yeah. Congrats Very Happy

While I was out · Joined: 24 Feb 2008 Posts: 119

I've recently got replies back from a few European employers (language schools, not universities) and the message I'm getting is the market is full.

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

No surprise, I'm afraid.