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kara_gina



Joined: 21 Jan 2008
PostPosted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 7:21 am    Post subject: South African Embassy interviews Reply with quote
Has anyone been for a face-to-face interview at the Embassy in Pretoria? I checked with the Embassy if it is necessary, which they confirmed but I'm trying to find a way to have a phone interview instead because I live pretty far away. Does anyone know if this is possible, and how can I get them to do this?

Any advice on the Embassy interview in South Africa will be appreciated Very Happy
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TeeBee



Joined: 18 Oct 2007
PostPosted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 8:34 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
I haven't been for one yet, but I'm waiting for my visa documents from Korea at the moment. Please let me know how it goes.
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GreenlightmeansGO



Joined: 11 Dec 2006
Location: Daegu
PostPosted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 3:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I'm in Korea, so I have no idea. If you're feeling kind, could you maybe ask them if someone would have to do the interview if they've already taught in Korea? It would be much appreciated.
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shifty



Joined: 21 Jun 2004
PostPosted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 8:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
If you interview with a Mr Kim, my advice is to speak very, very slowly.
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TeeBee



Joined: 18 Oct 2007
PostPosted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 11:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Well, if anyone goes through this interview in SA, please post your experiences here: safkorea.wordpress.com

I'm trying to put together a site with info and advice for South Africans heading to teach in Korea. All comments/advice/suggestions welcome!
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kara_gina



Joined: 21 Jan 2008
PostPosted: Fri Feb 01, 2008 3:10 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
GreenlightmeansGO wrote:
I'm in Korea, so I have no idea. If you're feeling kind, could you maybe ask them if someone would have to do the interview if they've already taught in Korea? It would be much appreciated.


i've seen a bit on a few different sites that says only first timers have to have the interview...so I think you'll be lucky enough to skip it Laughing
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kara_gina



Joined: 21 Jan 2008
PostPosted: Fri Feb 01, 2008 3:18 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
shifty wrote:
If you interview with a Mr Kim, my advice is to speak very, very slowly.


shifty, have you done this interview recently? does living far away from the embassy not give you an excuse for a phone interview instead?
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shifty



Joined: 21 Jun 2004
PostPosted: Fri Feb 01, 2008 5:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
No, I've never had to do an interview. Only those who are 1st-timers will be required to do so, I think.

Best is to phone the embassy and make a list of all requirements. From the horse's mouth, so to speak, or at least in theory.
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kara_gina



Joined: 21 Jan 2008
PostPosted: Sun Feb 10, 2008 12:15 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
has anyone been for an interview yet? i've heard it takes a ridiculous 5 minutes and that's it??
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TeeBee



Joined: 18 Oct 2007
PostPosted: Sun Feb 17, 2008 8:00 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
I went for the interview on Friday, and it was really just a few questions about why you want to teach in Korea, whether you have taken any drugs before and so on. Nothing serious.

It seems only people that have not taught in Korea before have to have the interview. However, if you need to have one, it has to be in person. But if you go early enough you should get your visa the same day.

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http://safkorea.wordpress.com
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kara_gina



Joined: 21 Jan 2008
PostPosted: Wed Feb 20, 2008 8:38 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
wow, that would be great if I could get my visa done the same day! Is that really possible or just if I'm lucky?
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kara_gina



Joined: 21 Jan 2008
PostPosted: Wed Feb 20, 2008 9:08 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
more questions.......... Embarassed

I live in the eastern cape, so it's a bit of a mission getting to pretoria. If anyone else has been in the same situation as me (having to get from JHB airport to Pretoria), please could you recommend a way of getting there.... hiring a car/taxi/etc..?
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