Korean Job Discussion Forums

[nick1753593]

I really want to teach overseas in Korea and I have recieved a couple of offers. However, I was wondering if anyone new about these recruiting agencies Korean Horizon and OK recruiting. OK recruiting seemed very pushy to get me other to Korea without the correct information and material like Visa etc. Would like your feedback on the recruiters you went through so I could go thru them thank you.

[garykasparov]

I wouldn't say there are any "best" recruiters in Korea. Having said that, I have not heard people slander Duffy & RH in the Job Discussion Forum. Before you accept any job make sure you do the research on the school and ask the tough questions to foreign teachers they would be able to answer. It would be helpful to know what to look for in labor contracts and have some knowledge of Labor Laws.

Michael Duffy

Phone 010-3354-4833
(International: +82-10-3354-4833)
Fax 055-3354-4833
(International: +82-55-3354-4833)

E-mail [email protected]

Rowan Hall

ESL PLANET

E-mail [email protected]

(010) 7218 9959
Telephone: (82) 02 516 0517
Fax: (82) 02 516 6002

Labor Laws

( 1 ) http://english.molab.go.kr
( 2 ) Click on Resources
( 3 ) Click on Rules and Regulations
( 4 ) Click on 1 Labor Standards Act

http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html

Questions to ask foreign teachers

1 ) What are thework hours? (start time - stop time - breaks).

2 ) How many classes per day, week, month? Not hour many hours per month. 30 classroom hours can mean anything from 1350 -1800 minutes per week standing in front of the class. The difference can be up to 7.5 hours in front of the class each week.

3 ) Does your employer ALWAYS pay on time?

4 ) Does your employer pay you overtime wages earned or avoid it with creative book keeping? Yes = Red Flag

5 ) Do you get credit for classes on the national holidays or do you get the day off but still have to work your 120 hours before you get overtime?

6 ) When did your employer provide you with a health insurance card? No = Red Flag

7 ) Does your employer pay into pension? No = Red Flag

8 ) Do you get paid vacation days (paid annual leave) stated in your contract? No = Red Flag

9 ) When and how do you get your holidays?

10 ) What extra stuff do you really have to do mentioned or not in the contract?

11 ) Is the school having financial troubles? Yes = Don't work there

12 ) Does your employer have a history of firing employees for the sole purpose of not providing severance pay, last months wages, and a plane ticket home? Yes = Don't work there

13 ) Does your employer have a history of being physically abusive or verbally abusive? Yes = Don't work there

14 ) Does your employer have a history of "pocketing " deductions for taxes, pension and medical insurance? Yes = Don't work there

15 ) Ask questions about the apartment:

(a) Did your employer provide you with the furnishings stated in your contract?

(b) What were the overall conditions of the furnishings when you moved into your apartment?

(c) How far is your apartment away from the school?

16. What are the English speaking abilities of the Korean Teachers and your employer like?

17. What are the main attractions of the city the school is in?

18. Are there banks near the school?

[can93]

Rowan Hall seems to be fairly honest. I didn't take a job from him, but he was really nice.
Another one is "Adventure Teaching Korea"
Reuben: 010-2214-9764
Scot: 010-4728-1956
www.adventureteachingkorea.com

Hope this helps!

[KYC]

There is no best recruiters but there are certainly recruiters to avoid (Jun, etc--do a search).