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[CHUMCHABUNGA]

Hello everyone!!

I am currently in the United States and am looking for public school ESL jobs in Korea. So far I have only sent my resume and photo to a few recruiting agencies. I am waiting on them to get back to me on offers that match my preferences.

I was wondering what else I could do to get public school jobs. I have even actually tried calling schools in Korea when I notice a vacancy but I have been too late on every occassion, seems positions go fast. I know it is easier to do this when I am in Korea, but for someone who is still in the US and cannot network in Korea, any advice or comments would be most helpful.

thank you in advance

[ttompatz]

[CHUMCHABUNGA]

Hello Tom thank you for the advice. I visited the GEPIK link you provided and filled out the online application but it only asked for basic information such as name, e-mail address, and start date. Am I supposed to wait for them to e-mail me back or is there something else I missed on the online application? I also wish to apply to SMOE but I cannot find a website would you have the link for that as well?

Again thank you for your time, with much regards...

[Cerriowen]

In my personal experience...

If you want to work for a Hakwon, talk to them directly.

If you want to work for a public school... go through a recruiter who has experience with them. They can tell you what to expect, push when pushing is needed, and help you through the paperwork. Recruiters sometimes can give you a heads up about jobs before they become available.

I personally felt like the recruiters I met were a lot more honest with public school jobs, because there can't be negotiating, which leads to less wheel-greasing, or shmucky behavior... which happens so frequently in hakwons.

[Dances With Wolves]

I can tell you about my experience. I have been dealing with the Korean Consulate, for an EPIK job. EPIK public school job in the south east region to be exact. I simply got all the paperwork together and hand delivered my packet to the Korean Consulate, it was very easy and stress free. I then had an interview at the Korean Consulate, and now I am waiting for an offer from EPIK. So far the whole ordeal has been easy, and I have had no problems. I at first thought it would be nice to have a recruiter, but I would have had to send my packet to a recruiter, when the Korean Consulate is less than 30 miles from my house. I really could not see any advantages using a recruiter for an EPIK job.

[ttompatz]

[CHUMCHABUNGA]

oops....

[CHUMCHABUNGA]

Thanks for the input everyone...

Dances with wolves:
I also picked up an EPIK brochure when I was getting my F4 visa. I was hesitant to fill it out because I am particular about the location. It is important that I am close to Seoul. Anyway keep us updated on your experience with EPIK and the Korean Consulate-- I am curious to see how things turn out. Would you happen to know if they take GEPIK applications as well?

Cerriowen:
I have sent my information to a few recruiters to test the water and am waiting back to hear from them, I'll keep things posted on what happens


ttompatz:
I have filled out the GEPIK application and will send it soon, and have found a few recruiters on the website provided for Seoul positions and will be contacting them soon as well. By any chance would it help if recruiters already know that I have sent my information (application) to the GEPIK program?

Again everyone thank you for sharing your advice, comments, and personal experiences.

btw, how do I use the quote function??

with much regards,
Chum

[poet13]

In the window of the post you want to quote, there is a "quote" button in the top right corner. Click that and it should open a reply window for you.

[CHUMCHABUNGA]

[elzoog]

I have tried contacting GEPIK directly. I have been working for GEPIK for three years now. For some reason I have not been getting any response. Has anyone else been having the same problem with them?