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skr1 · Joined: 27 May 2009

Hello,

I have been offered a public school position with Incheon Office of Education, however I haven't had a proper interview? I had a quick chat with the recruiter when I first applied just to check the age group I wanted to teach and locations but that has been all. I just wanted to know if this is normal?

Many Thanks

xxx

chachee99 · Joined: 20 Oct 2004 Location: Seoul Korea

Welcome to Korea

dean_burrito · Joined: 12 Jun 2007

On my first day of work at a public school the principal asked if he could see my resume.

skr1 · Joined: 27 May 2009

So its normal (for Korea) then? I was a bit worried that it may be some sort of scam!?

Thank you for responding so quickly!

Michelle · Joined: 18 May 2003

Michelle · Joined: 18 May 2003

Cerriowen · Joined: 03 Jun 2006 Location: Pocheon

My public school hired me w/o an interview. The recruiter told them I was a native speaker, and their teachers are nowhere near native-speaker fluency, so they just took his word for it.

Usually the only time they have someone call and interview you is if they are native speakers (eg, the last teacher) or someone who spent a lot of time in the states, which probably means they aren't a public school teacher Wink

Don't worry about it. They're probably terrified of talking to you.

skr1 · Joined: 27 May 2009

Thank you all for your replies.

They did mention an orientation and training when I arrive, apparently Incheon has one of the best orientations so I am pleased about that!

I am a bit nervous, first time I have done anything like this so was very shocked when it all happened so fast!

Any tips would be greatly appreciated! I want to make sure I have everything covered before I accept. I haven't been told a school or area of Incheon yet so I can't ask for photos or email addresses of other teachers etc!

Thanks again

x

okokok · Joined: 27 Aug 2006

I think you should not accept the job since you didn't earn it the proper way with an interview. You should try your luck in Cambodia.

hugekebab · Joined: 05 Jan 2008

Drew345 · Joined: 24 May 2005

Incheon city actually extends all the way out to the Incheon airport on Yeongjong-Yongyu Island. That is about 45 min from Incheon Downtown. Maybe ask to make sure you are not on Yeongjong-Yongyu Island. I read a few post about people not like it there. Or if you want to be in the "countryside", maybe that would be OK.