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landrau
Joined: 02 May 2009
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 Posted: Sun May 03, 2009 12:27 pm Post subject: First time posting, some (hopefully) simple questions |
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Hello Everyone,
I am hoping to teach in Korea in the near future. I'm a UK citizen currently working in Vancouver but will be returning home Oct/Nov time when my visa expires. Ideally, I'd like to spend some time at home seeing friends and family before heading out to Korea. So my first question is when is the best time to apply really? Would it be possible to go out after xmas or would Aug be better for the year contract? The year long contract is what I'm looking for.
The other question I have is where to actually look for the jobs? I've been in contact with some agencies, which seems quite a common way to find employment. Would you recommend this way or simply applying to the job postings on here?
My second question is probably just a matter of preference, as I say it's really about the best time to go/apply. You guys must see hundreds of 'newb' posts like these every day but i'd really appreciate any advice you can offer up! Thanks
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Ya-ta Boy
Joined: 16 Jan 2003
Location: Established in 1994
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| Posted: Sun May 03, 2009 1:52 pm Post subject: Re: First time posting, some (hopefully) simple questions |
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| landrau wrote: |
Hello Everyone,
I am hoping to teach in Korea in the near future. I'm a UK citizen currently working in Vancouver but will be returning home Oct/Nov time when my visa expires. Ideally, I'd like to spend some time at home seeing friends and family before heading out to Korea. So my first question is when is the best time to apply really? Would it be possible to go out after xmas or would Aug be better for the year contract? The year long contract is what I'm looking for.
The other question I have is where to actually look for the jobs? I've been in contact with some agencies, which seems quite a common way to find employment. Would you recommend this way or simply applying to the job postings on here?
My second question is probably just a matter of preference, as I say it's really about the best time to go/apply. You guys must see hundreds of 'newb' posts like these every day but i'd really appreciate any advice you can offer up! Thanks
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First, you don't say if you are looking for a hakwon job or a public school job. If hakwons are what you are looking for, then anytime is OK. They hire year-round.
If you want to come after Christmas, you should have no problem finding a school with a start-up time in March. School terms here start in March and August.
Opinion on the second question is divided. My opinion is that for people outside Korea, the easiest way is through a recruiter. But if you see an ad that grabs your attention for some reason, I'd say send in an application and see what happens. It can't hurt.
Good luck. |
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landrau
Joined: 02 May 2009
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| Posted: Mon May 04, 2009 12:01 pm Post subject: |
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I think I would prefer a public school job, I feel there would be more security with it being operated by the government.
If March isn't a problem when do you recommend i apply for positions? And can recruiters find March jobs as easy as they can find August ones? |
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Ya-ta Boy
Joined: 16 Jan 2003
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| Posted: Mon May 04, 2009 10:37 pm Post subject: |
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In Korea, first semester begins in March and second semester begins in August, so more jobs are available in March.
As to when to apply...Probably November. Get your application out there. Schools usually ask their teachers 2 months early if they will be returning, so somewhere around Nov will be when they know if there will be an opening for the following term. With any luck you'll have a job locked in by Christmas or so. Schools close down for winter break in Jan/Feb, although you could be asked to come early for 'winter camp'. |
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Straphanger
Joined: 09 Oct 2008
Location: Chilgok, Korea
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| Posted: Mon May 04, 2009 11:35 pm Post subject: |
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| landrau wrote: |
| I think I would prefer a public school job, I feel there would be more security with it being operated by the government. |
If you ever taught in the US, you would see how that statement is pure lunacy. |
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landrau
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| Posted: Mon May 04, 2009 11:36 pm Post subject: |
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Well I haven't taught in the US, nor do I ever plan to. Therefore no lunacy  |
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wylies99
Joined: 13 May 2006
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| Posted: Mon May 04, 2009 11:41 pm Post subject: |
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| Straphanger wrote: |
| landrau wrote: |
| I think I would prefer a public school job, I feel there would be more security with it being operated by the government. |
If you ever taught in the US, you would see how that statement is pure lunacy. |
Lies from straphanger. He must be working for a recruiter who wants to steer people to bad hagwons.
OP, go for a public school job. Need help? Many can help you with this. Ask recruiters for a SMOE, GEPIK, or EPIK job. Tell them your choice of location (near Seoul and/or near a subway station-  ). You can also get a public school job at ANY TIME because there are ALWAYS OPENINGS-RIGHT, TTOMPATZ?
Hagwons are crap and everyone knows it.  |
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landrau
Joined: 02 May 2009
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| Posted: Mon May 04, 2009 11:58 pm Post subject: |
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Yeah-seems odd someone would take the time to post a completely non-related subject about the US on a Korean forum. That's one seriously bitter person
A agree with you, public schools seem much better. I'm just wondering what the abbreviations mean, EPIK and SMOE? So the public schools are open all year, meaning i could potentially start anytime of the year? |
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Straphanger
Joined: 09 Oct 2008
Location: Chilgok, Korea
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| Posted: Tue May 05, 2009 12:14 am Post subject: |
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| wylies99 wrote: |
| Straphanger wrote: |
| landrau wrote: |
| I think I would prefer a public school job, I feel there would be more security with it being operated by the government. |
If you ever taught in the US, you would see how that statement is pure lunacy. |
Lies from straphanger. He must be working for a recruiter who wants to steer people to bad hagwons. |
Hahaha.. You go work for the government for a few years and tell me how honest and organized they are. Idiot. |
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wylies99
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| Posted: Tue May 05, 2009 12:15 am Post subject: |
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| landrau wrote: |
Yeah-seems odd someone would take the time to post a completely non-related subject about the US on a Korean forum. That's one seriously bitter person
A agree with you, public schools seem much better. I'm just wondering what the abbreviations mean, EPIK and SMOE? So the public schools are open all year, meaning i could potentially start anytime of the year? |
It depends on which schools have openings. Teachers leave Korea all of the time. It happens. Openings happen.
SMOE= Public schools in Seoul
GEPIK= Public schools in Gyeonggi-do (a huge province surrounding Seoul)
EPIK- Public schools in many other provinces.
My advice? Apply for every possible opening and see what becomes available. Then, ask some of the SMARTER posters on here for advice- quietly- by PM. |
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Straphanger
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| Posted: Tue May 05, 2009 12:32 am Post subject: |
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| wylies99 wrote: |
| My advice? Apply for every possible opening and see what becomes available. Then, ask some of the SMARTER posters on here for advice- quietly- by PM. |
Or you could do the polar opposite, which would be *not* being a moron, and vet your own job. |
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Straphanger
Joined: 09 Oct 2008
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| Posted: Tue May 05, 2009 12:36 am Post subject: |
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| landrau wrote: |
| Yeah-seems odd someone would take the time to post a completely non-related subject about the US on a Korean forum. That's one seriously bitter person |
I've never disputed that. But think about your dealings with governmental organizations... Do you think the Korean government is *more* trustworthy? *More* organized? *More* reliable? It's not. It sucks. Like every government on the face of this planet, it's loaded with bureaucracy and annoyances. Do you honestly believe that because an institution, *especially* an educational institution, will be better because it's run by the government?
How clueless are you? |
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landrau
Joined: 02 May 2009
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| Posted: Tue May 05, 2009 12:39 am Post subject: |
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| Can we end this conversation please, i really don't want to make this discussion about you |
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Straphanger
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| Posted: Tue May 05, 2009 12:42 am Post subject: |
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| landrau wrote: |
| Can we end this conversation please, i really don't want to make this discussion about you |
You honestly said, without blinking, not as a joke, that a government run organization is better to work for because it's run by a *government*. I'm aghast. Really, answer the question: How clueless are you? Really?
Do you believe that?
Edit: And no, you started this, you need to own up to your own foolishness. You need to either admit you made a mistake or abandon the thread. That's it. |
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oskinny1
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landrau-My advice is to ignore anyone that has posted on this page more than twice. Those people have some serious issues.
You can get a job easily, but just make sure you talk to former teachers at your prospective schools.
Public schools are generally a safer bet when it comes to getting paid, but hogwons may have some benefits as well. Each school is different, even if the schools are owned by the same company.
Good luck. |
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