Korean Job Discussion Forums

Matt_22 · Joined: 22 Nov 2006

After earning my TEFL cert in Thailand, I spent a month looking for a solid gig in Korea. I found one in Suwon. But alas, at the last moment the teacher decided to sign on again for another year.

So I said screw it, I have some cash to float on while I look for a better gig. Which I thought I found a few weeks ago. It was perfect, and I was al lined up to replace a guy who worked in Anyang for three years and loved it. Two bedroom flat, 2.3 million won, great hours, the works.

So I call him tonight to finalize my flight plans, and he tells me he's having second thoughts and might sign on for another year. What a nightmare. I've been looking for jobs for two months now and my visa (the third and final allowed) expires next Tuesday. I'm royally screwed.

I guess it could always be worse...

Bibbitybop · Joined: 22 Feb 2006 Location: Seoul

Can you afford the flight over? Just come here if you can, it's also safer as you can see the school and your apartment. I'm surprised it is taking you that long to find a job right now, even from abroad.

Matt_22 · Joined: 22 Nov 2006

I'm kind of on a tight budget right now. I was really banking on a school paying for my flight over. If I do that myself, I'm probably not gonna be reimbursed, huh?

Also, I've heard it's difficult to just show up in Korea and look for jobs in person, especially with no knowledge of Korean. Is that not true? If you have any advice let me know, cause I could damn sure use it.

tiger fancini · Joined: 21 Mar 2006 Location: Testicles for Eyes

Don't worry about these minor setbacks. If possible, take bibbitybops advice and get here and hunt. Shouldn't take longer than a week to get something sorted, particularly if you wanna be in Seoul or close to the capital. If not, keep checking the websites. There's a ton of work out there!

Good luck.

PimpofKorea · Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2007 6:55 am Post subject:

Hey Matt....a few quick questions..

1. Are you white?
2. Can you speak English a little bit?
3. When can you start?

If you've got #'s 1 and 2....you should'nt have any problems...

Lizara · Joined: 14 Apr 2004 Location: Seoul

Put your resume up on Dave's and worknplay.co.kr and whatever other sites you can find. You'll be swimming in job offers within two days. 95% of them will be crap, but there's a good chance you'll find something worthwhile.

Roch · Joined: 24 Apr 2003 Location: Seoul

Matt_22 · Joined: 22 Nov 2006

Yeah, Roch, I'd take that gig. It would pay for my flight over and give me a month to get something set up in Ilsan. Wouldn't that be nice..

Anyway, if anyone has any advice regarding finding a job IN Korea without knowing any knowledge of Korean or having any contacts there, please let me know. Thanks for all the advice regardless.

rothkowitz · Joined: 27 Apr 2006

Pulse,preferably a degree holder and not too ethnic.

That's about all the haggie owners and the parents are interested in.

Come here.You'll sort out something quick-smart.

Matt_22 · Joined: 22 Nov 2006

Okay, let's say I really want to work in Ilsan. I don't see many jobs advertised for positions in Ilsan online, but are there jobs out there that can be had in person? If so, would I just try to get a list of all the schools in Ilsan, then try to find them and turn in my resumes in person? Would doing this be putting all my eggs in one basket? I'm just not sure how to go about finding a job while IN Korea...

And yes, I have posted my resume, signed on with recruiters, and have been offered one trillion crap jobs. That's why its so frustrating when - sorting through all the crap to find diamonds in the rough - the teachers re-sign with the good schools at the last minute, leaving me broke and still searching. So maybe moving to Korea and doing things in person would be the best thing at this point.

mithridates · Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2007 9:24 am Post subject: