Job Discussion Forums

[athenssoest]

Almost every website offering some sort of ESL teacher training has promised support in finding a job (several even guarantee employment after completion). From everyone here's experience, are they really that helpful in finding you a decent job?

[powerrose]

Nope. You should stick to the schools that DON'T make promises to find you work. Teaching House in NY where I took my CELTA, for instance, was very helpful with HOW to look for work (classes on CVs, interviews, and a visit to a NY esl mill) but didn't really promise to hook you up with specific jobs.

[spiral78]

Reputable courses can put you in touch with local schools, or may have good contacts in some other countries - but the real job-search-interview-example lesson-contract negotiation process is always yours alone.

It can help a lot to take a course in the country where you want to start working. Training in-country offers you a great chance to get your feet wet in the country/culture while you still have a support system � they usually arrange for your housing during the course, airport pickup, and local orientation. Your practice teaching students will really be representative of those you�ll be working with when you start. You can be sure that your certification will be recognized by local employers, and a training centre can give you invaluable contacts and advice regarding reputable local employers.

[naturegirl321]

They can't gaurantee jobs per se. They could guarantee interviews, but it's up to you to pass. The only job they could promise you is working for them.