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[John28]

I qualified with a CELTA in May last year and I would very much like to travel abroad and use this to teach. I went to Hong Kong for one week last year and thought it was wonderful, therefore I would ideally like to find work there and then possibly consider moving on if I enjoy my time abroad. I enjoyed doing my CELTA course and the teaching side and I think both this and travel would be ideal.

The problem I have is an uncertainty of where to start applying. I have seen that this website has a jobs board which I regularly check, however I am unsure what schools and companies are the best to go with, what kinds of contracts they offer, what the better ones are and what the dates of these can be. Can anybody share tips and experiences?

I am currently working full time within the Language Centre of Nottingham Trent University, I am an administrator of the Pre-sessional English course and although this has been a great job, I now feel (especially at twenty eight that it is now time to move on, develop and see the world. At the same time, I do feel slightly anxious at leaving a secure job for work that is temporary, not certain and for something that I may not like. I suppose that is the gamble!

Can any teachers with more experience please give me some tips, advice and maybe a good time to start doing this?

[John28]

I have been reading other posts on this board and I understand that it is very difficult to secure teaching work in HK. I don't want to come across as naive or short sighted, I would just like some honest and helpful advice. Thanks again.

[Joshua2006]

Send your CV out....it's pretty much the only way. SCMP is your friend.

[John28]

[lundegatan]

South China Morning Post

http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/