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paula83
Joined: 26 Apr 2007
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 Posted: Wed May 09, 2007 1:14 am Post subject: HELP!!! |
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I am hoping to come to south korea in Aug, i thought it would be a lot harder than it was so a few weeks ago i contacted nearly every recruitment agency in south korea. They are all now constantly phoning me and giving me completely different advice. Ideally i would like to live in Busan (is this a good idea?) starting in Aug. Some agencies tell me they have positions others say this is not possible as busan only recruits in MARCH. Im really worried about going with a dodgy company, as iv read some horror stories on here!!
If anyone has any advice it would be much appreciated.
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babtangee
Joined: 18 Dec 2004
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| Posted: Wed May 09, 2007 1:18 am Post subject: |
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| If they tell you Busan only recruits in March, it means that particular recruiter has no jobs in Busan at the moment, and that they are a dodgey outfit. Tell them they're liars and dump 'em. |
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wylies99
Joined: 13 May 2006
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| Posted: Wed May 09, 2007 1:27 am Post subject: |
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paula- you'll get better advice from some on this site than you'll ever get from most recruiters. 
You are right to be concerned about choosing a reliable employer. Don't do anything or accept any position from someone unless you trust them 100%. |
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paula83
Joined: 26 Apr 2007
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| Posted: Wed May 09, 2007 1:43 am Post subject: |
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thanks
i dont really know where to start now. its only 1030 am and i have had 5 different agencies phone me. I think i have got in over my head now. I keep hearing all the horror stories and its really putting me off. Are there any reputable companys anyone would recommend?
Also does anyone happen to be scottish? agencies are really struggling with my accent, im trying hard to tone it down, was just wondering if this is a common problem. one agency wanted me to try a north american accent on the phone to him. Needless to say i dont think it went down well. ha
Why do companies require full body photo's i dont understand. They know what i look like from my face shot? |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Wed May 09, 2007 1:46 am Post subject: Re: HELP!!! |
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| paula83 wrote: |
I am hoping to come to south korea in Aug, i thought it would be a lot harder than it was so a few weeks ago i contacted nearly every recruitment agency in south korea. They are all now constantly phoning me and giving me completely different advice. Ideally i would like to live in Busan (is this a good idea?) starting in Aug. Some agencies tell me they have positions others say this is not possible as busan only recruits in MARCH. Im really worried about going with a dodgy company, as iv read some horror stories on here!!
If anyone has any advice it would be much appreciated.
Thanks |
If you are looking for a hakwon you should be looking about 45-60 days prior to when you want to get here (it takes 10-21 days AFTER you sign on the dotted line to process the visa).
If you specifically want a PUBLIC school position, most of the GOVERNMENT programs will do the bulk of their hiring in June and July for the fall term starting Aug. 24. (70% fall starts, 30% spring starts - due to graduation dates at western unis).
Ignore ANY recruiter that does NOT offer you specifically what you are asking for. There are 10,000 more jobs than there are applicants on any given year.
DON'T BE IN A RUSH to sign anything. Take your time. Do your "due dilligence" and check it all out BEFORE you sign on the dotted line. The job will still be there tomorrow and probably next week and the week after that as well. |
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merkurix
Joined: 21 Dec 2006
Location: Not far from the deep end.
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| Posted: Wed May 09, 2007 1:47 am Post subject: |
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| paula83 wrote: |
thanks
i dont really know where to start now. its only 1030 am and i have had 5 different agencies phone me. I think i have got in over my head now. I keep hearing all the horror stories and its really putting me off. Are there any reputable companys anyone would recommend?
Also does anyone happen to be scottish? agencies are really struggling with my accent, im trying hard to tone it down, was just wondering if this is a common problem. one agency wanted me to try a north american accent on the phone to him. Needless to say i dont think it went down well. ha
Why do companies require full body photo's i dont understand. They know what i look like from my face shot? |
Full body photos??? WTF? Wow, that's news to me! They not only want to make sure you have a satisfactory face, they also want people to have a satisfactory body frame too? |
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paula83
Joined: 26 Apr 2007
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| Posted: Wed May 09, 2007 1:48 am Post subject: |
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| seriously the agency i spoke to this morning told me that there are approx 7 people applying for every position and i need to be more flexible with my requirements (i said i wanted to pref work in busan) or i would not get a job!!! |
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ChuckECheese
Joined: 20 Jul 2006
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| Posted: Wed May 09, 2007 1:49 am Post subject: |
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| paula83 wrote: |
thanks
i dont really know where to start now. its only 1030 am and i have had 5 different agencies phone me. I think i have got in over my head now. I keep hearing all the horror stories and its really putting me off. Are there any reputable companys anyone would recommend?
Also does anyone happen to be scottish? agencies are really struggling with my accent, im trying hard to tone it down, was just wondering if this is a common problem. one agency wanted me to try a north american accent on the phone to him. Needless to say i dont think it went down well. ha
Why do companies require full body photo's i dont understand. They know what i look like from my face shot? |
Full body photos??? WTF? Wow, that's news to me! They not only want to make sure you have a satisfactory face, they also want people to have a satisfactory body frame too? |
Is that with or without clothes on?   |
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paula83
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| Posted: Wed May 09, 2007 1:50 am Post subject: |
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| ha ha well so far its been fully clothed, but it wouldnt surprise me. The guy had my face photo and said that the 2 schools he had on offer would not phone me until i sent a full body photo! |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Wed May 09, 2007 1:53 am Post subject: |
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| seriously the agency i spoke to this morning told me that there are approx 7 people applying for every position and i need to be more flexible with my requirements (i said i wanted to pref work in busan) or i would not get a job!!! |
He is a liar - change agencies.
There are about 7 jobs for every applicant and 20 jobs seeking a female for every female applicant.
See my post above.
Oh, and you only need to submit a face photo - if you want to submit an extra photo, take one with you outside playing with a few of them. You'll land a job (not necessarily a good place however) within hours of your application.
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wylies99
Joined: 13 May 2006
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The full body shots are to see if you have any physical problems and how attractive you appear. Attractiveness matters in Korea.
Bear in mind, just about anything is legal in Korea when it comes to hiring.
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| seriously the agency i spoke to this morning told me that there are approx 7 people applying for every position and i need to be more flexible with my requirements (i said i wanted to pref work in busan) or i would not get a job!!! |
That is TOTAL BS.  Find another recruiter. |
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paula83
Joined: 26 Apr 2007
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| Posted: Wed May 09, 2007 1:58 am Post subject: |
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thanks
so you said the Government start to recruit in June/July will they advertise there positions in much the same way (such as on here) or is there an official website i should check out.
I will no longer respond to that particular agency - although they dont let up with the calls and emails!! 7am this morning lol |
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ChuckECheese
Joined: 20 Jul 2006
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Not that you need any help, but here's something that'll improve your negotiation power... Just photoshop your face on to it.
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Wed May 09, 2007 2:03 am Post subject: |
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| paula83 wrote: |
thanks
so you said the Government start to recruit in June/July will they advertise there positions in much the same way (such as on here) or is there an official website i should check out.
I will no longer respond to that particular agency - although they dont let up with the calls and emails!! 7am this morning lol |
I don't have the Busan Office of Education website handy.
The other big 3 (government programs) are:
EPIK (most of Korea) : http://epik.knue.ac.kr/
GEPIK (Gyeonggi province) : http://gepik.ken.go.kr/r/bbs/board.php?bbs_code=f_notice
SMOE/ETIS (Seoul city) : http://etis.sen.go.kr/ |
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paula83
Joined: 26 Apr 2007
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| Posted: Wed May 09, 2007 2:05 am Post subject: |
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ha ha ChuckECheese
i think your right, thanks for the heads up, gives me exactly the professional confident look i was hoping to achieve. much appreciated! |
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