Korean Job Discussion Forums

XiahXx · Joined: 10 Jan 2007

Hello~ First off, this is my first forum post, so... hi ^^

Second... I've been doing a lot of research on the internet about working in Korea and I'm not having much luck Mad

My Situation: I had to withdraw from my University (Miami University.... OSU Fan... Confused

) I had to withdraw due to lack of funds. I figured this would be a good time to "Travel" and earn some money with a job. Having been to Korea and attended a Korean University, and being a halfie, I figured this would be the best bet.

However; I am finding this is maybe the worst case scenerio for finding a job in Korea. I do not have a B.A. yet, but I have an F4 Visa to work in Korea. I am trying to find something more along the lines of adult conversation, tutoring, or the maximum of teaching 6-12 year olds. I have never taught before, but from what I've read, that is not necessarily a requirement around here O_o

I have plenty of experience on my resume for helping ESL students and little kids, but I find I have been rejected twice by recruiters because I do not have a university degree.

Does anyone have any advice as to what I can do? Probably if I find anything, I will have to settle for something maybe a little less than satisfactory, but if it gets my foot in the door.... ^^

Ya-ta Boy · Joined: 16 Jan 2003 Location: Established in 1994

SuperFly · Joined: 09 Jul 2003 Location: In the doghouse

If you really want to travel and teach..you could go to China. They don't require degrees in some places.

But. If I were you, and I'm not...I'd bust my butt to get the funds or borrow the money or get a student loan and finish my degree. It's the only advice I can give you. Finish now, don't wait. The longer you wait, the older you get... the older you get, things happen...don't wait...do it now.

ChuckECheese · Joined: 20 Jul 2006

Would you like a copy of my degree?

XiahXx · Joined: 10 Jan 2007

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jmbran11 · Joined: 19 Jan 2006 Location: U.S.

People work here all the time without degrees. I know from personal observation that it's not that hard, especially if you don't need an E-2 visa. The degree thing is scrutinized by immigration, but if you have an F-4, you just need someone who will pay you for the work you do. It will be easier to find within Korea than from the U.S. (I'm not sure if you're here or there).
Just prepare a resume and try many recruiters. Be honest and say that you have no degree, but you have lots of experience, and you work hard, blah, blah, blah. Many reputable recruiters will refuse you, but some won't care. You will find someone willing to pay, but it will be less than legit (meaning no benefits or airfare or housing). If you speak Korean you may have more opportunities. Plenty of employers are willing to just lie to parents/students about your education. How picky you can be depends on how quickly you need to be working.
Then, once you are working, you can arrange private lessons for more cash.

XiahXx · Joined: 10 Jan 2007

Thanks ^^ I'm still in the US. Makes it a lot harder. I'd rather secure a position before I fly over there. Would stink to fly over and then not find something ^^