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Morning_Star
Joined: 21 Jan 2009
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Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2009 1:01 pm Post subject: Interview with S.M.O.E |
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Has anyone here had an interview with SMOE or is currently working for them? Would be great if you could give me feed back or tips on what to expect. Thanks! |
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harlowethrombey

Joined: 17 Mar 2009 Location: Seoul
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Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2009 3:35 pm Post subject: |
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If you have a teaching degree or experience you'll be fine.
For your interview, they'll phone you up and ask you a few questions. Things like 'how will you adjust to having a co-teacher' and 'what's your teaching philosophy' etc.
I dont know if they ask everyone the same questions, but they're not difficult to answer. Just be respectful ('I will work hard with my co-teacher to plan our lessons and I will always respect his/her opinion'). There are many SMOE teachers with various degrees so as long as you have all your ducks in a row you should be fine.
good luck |
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QbertP

Joined: 02 Feb 2007 Location: Seoul
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Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2009 3:44 pm Post subject: |
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The interview is nothing special. Just be calm positive and think of one word the epitomizes the entirety of your being.(they may ask) |
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Bibbitybop

Joined: 22 Feb 2006 Location: Seoul
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Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2009 6:58 pm Post subject: |
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And never admit to any legal trouble unless it is on your criminal record. Even things like traffic tickets are suspect and may make you "unworthy."
If Jon Pak interviews you, don't take it personally if he demeans you. He's just a *beep*. |
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danseonsaeng
Joined: 16 Nov 2008 Location: Seoul, South Korea
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Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2009 8:37 pm Post subject: |
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Jon Park's awesome. He takes some getting used to, but he's a very, very decent guy. He's one of the few genuine people I've met at SMOE. |
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Bibbitybop

Joined: 22 Feb 2006 Location: Seoul
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Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2009 9:20 pm Post subject: |
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danseonsaeng wrote: |
Jon Park's awesome. He takes some getting used to, but he's a very, very decent guy. He's one of the few genuine people I've met at SMOE. |
What a joke, you must be a personal friend. Do some searching on here and talk with SMOE NSETs that have dealt with him. The consensus is clear about his attitude, communication, and professionalism. |
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egrog1717

Joined: 12 Mar 2008
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Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2009 9:34 pm Post subject: |
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danseonsaeng wrote: |
Jon Park's awesome. He takes some getting used to, but he's a very, very decent guy. He's one of the few genuine people I've met at SMOE. |
I don't know if you're being sarcastic or not, LOL
In my own personal experience, as well as those of my close friends, everyone of us who has dealt with Jon agrees that he's an asshat of the 3rd degree... Condescending, aggrogant, and usually has absolutly no idea what he's talking about...
As for the OP: If you had an interview with your recruiter and passed, you'll be fine... Chances are the SMOE interview will be less than 5 minutes and your interviewer won't ask more than 3 questions... |
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Xuanzang

Joined: 10 Apr 2007 Location: Sadang
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Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2009 12:15 am Post subject: |
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danseonsaeng wrote: |
Jon Park's awesome. He takes some getting used to, but he's a very, very decent guy. He's one of the few genuine people I've met at SMOE. |
Yeah sure Mr. Bling Bling is a decent guy  |
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Seoul'n'Corea
Joined: 06 Nov 2008
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Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2009 2:16 am Post subject: |
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Xuanzang wrote: |
danseonsaeng wrote: |
Jon Park's awesome. He takes some getting used to, but he's a very, very decent guy. He's one of the few genuine people I've met at SMOE. |
Yeah sure Mr. Bling Bling is a decent guy  |
yup.. you heard that one wrong...
finger in his sphynker all day and watching his youtube creations ins't my idea of being responsible or useful.
I think monkeys could do a better job. |
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Morning_Star
Joined: 21 Jan 2009
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Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2009 12:51 pm Post subject: |
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I don't have any teaching experience, teaching degree etc.
My recruiter told me my interviewer will be "Jon" or "Rachel". I guess I'm hoping it'll be Rachel with all the negative reviews of the former.
Oh well I hope I make it anyways. |
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