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[Ben Round de Bloc]

What's the current hiring situation like in the Mexican city/area where you are?

During the past week or so, I've had the experience of close contact with a couple of newbie job hunters in the city where I live and teach, something I hadn't really been involved with for years. Decent (and even not so decent) jobs teaching EFL are few and far between, especially at this time of year and especially for someone lacking credentials and experience. I have to admit that I didn't think it would be that difficult to find something acceptable.

Almost all positions have already been filled, since most language schools here start their terms sometime during the first half of September. One director told the newbie applicants that there may be a few openings during the next few weeks. Based on the director's experiences, she said there are always a few new teachers who bail out after a week or two, because they can't tolerate the hot climate here.

Standard procedure seems to be that almost every school director is willing to give interviews if requested. At the end of an interview, the common line is, "We don't have anything available at the moment, but we'll keep your resume/CV on file and call you if something opens up, blah, blah, blah." With few exceptions, the job offers have been very part-time and low-paying.

Just to satisfy my own curiosity and maybe give some insight to those thinking about heading to Mexico to look for EFL teaching jobs in the near future, would any of you care to share what the hiring situation is like in the city/area where you are?

[Guy Courchesne]

From my perspective sitting here in Acapulco..it looks tight all over. Even Mexico City isn't hiring much, though Septmebr always brings a rush of new students into the schools.

[MELEE]

So did all those who arrived looking for jobs find something?

[Ben Round de Bloc]

[Guy Courchesne]

Well, no sooner do I think there are no jobs in Mexico and my email box is swamped by HR directors pleas for teachers from a few states (not talking about you Mel).

Still though, there are a lot of teachers looking to get to the coasts. could have something to do with approaching winter?

[lozwich]

[Ben Round de Bloc]

[MELEE]

[jpvanderwerf2001]

i'm currently working in monterrey (ne mexico) and i know there are a few schools looking to add teachers (including the one i'm at), especially after the new year. it's a large city with a lot of money, and many English schools, so it might be worth looking into.
peace. jp

[some waygug-in]

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[Ben Round de Bloc]

I was just wondering if the job situation has changed much throughout Mexico since I posted the original back in Aug. 2003.

Based on personal observations, I'd say things haven't changed much in this corner of the country. For teachers new to the area, it might be possible to pick up a few part-time, low-paying hours at private language schools along with some private classes/tutoring. There's not much going on in the way of hiring right now.

What's the current situation like in your part of the country?

[Guy Courchesne]

It's sort of scattered from my perspective. I've seen jobs pop up all over the place in Mexico, but no one particular state is in a gold rush. Acapulco here is dead...

South America is where all the jobs are right now anyway, since they are just about to get into the new academic year.

BdB-you want to switch jobs, coasts, and avatars? I wouldn't mind some Gulf Coast for awhile. I'll swap you a surfboard for a snorkel...

[MELEE]

I thought I'd drag this topic out of the stacks because the grapevine has informed me of a couple of decent positions for teachers with degrees, training and experience. If your looking and want to know more, pm me.

[peachy]

Hi all,
Being a newbie and all with no ESL experience but a TESOL cert. It does seem that many schools etc would like experienced teachers, BUT how do I get experience if no one will hire me. I've been training officer/ practice manager at a busy vet clinic here in Oz for 10years, I've taught vets, vet students, nurses and lay staff, I know thats not "teaching" exactly but does it account for anything? I'm coming to MX in 3 weeks and was hoping to get work but it sounds pretty grim. What are my chances?
Peachy

[ls650]

I'm geting close to the end of my teaching contract here in Indonesia, and I'm starting to search for work in Mexico.

Despite my having a bachelors, a TEFL certificate and a year of experience, I'm finding it very difficult to find work in Mexico. Few schools seem to be posting - and those that do seem to be poor about returning emails.