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raptorsfan
Joined: 16 Jul 2009
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 Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2009 8:58 pm Post subject: Applying for a job before graduation |
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I'm planning to start teaching next February, and I want to start looking for jobs right now since as you all know, early bird gets the worm.
But, the problem is, I haven't graduated yet. However, I am on my last semester and will be graduating next January.
So, the question is, since I am on my last semester and am absolutely certain that I will graduate, can I still apply for jobs? Or do I have to wait until I graduate?
Also, I wanna apply to EPIK, but will they accept my application right now?
Thanks in advance. |
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greasypeanut
Joined: 28 Apr 2009
Location: songtan
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| Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2009 4:15 am Post subject: |
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| from my own experience, u can apply to different recruiters...but it doesnt mean nething until u can get a letter of completion and transcripts or something from ur uni saying that u completed ur degree. cuz at least on the gepik application, it requires that. and i dont think the epik one would be any different. |
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Gibberish
Joined: 29 Aug 2009
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| Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2009 5:30 am Post subject: |
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| greasypeanut wrote: |
| from my own experience, u can apply to different recruiters...but it doesnt mean nething until u can get a letter of completion and transcripts or something from ur uni saying that u completed ur degree. cuz at least on the gepik application, it requires that. and i dont think the epik one would be any different. |
This guy actually teaches English in real life, for a living. Think about that.
On your question, yes, start now. As long as you get your degree by the time they want you to interview and send them transcripts, then why not? Send out floods of applications to schools and recruiters in an area you like, whether or not there are any open positions. For instance, I'm sending off resumes and applications to every recruiter I can, and to individual schools in the Gangnam area of Seoul, and hoping to get a few bites, even though I'm still in college. Good luck. |
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tophatcat
Joined: 09 Aug 2006
Location: under the hat
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| Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2009 5:52 am Post subject: |
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| What would be the correct title for a Newbie who hasn't arrived yet? |
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frankhenry
Joined: 13 Mar 2007
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| Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2009 6:27 am Post subject: |
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| Gibberish wrote: |
| greasypeanut wrote: |
| from my own experience, u can apply to different recruiters...but it doesnt mean nething until u can get a letter of completion and transcripts or something from ur uni saying that u completed ur degree. cuz at least on the gepik application, it requires that. and i dont think the epik one would be any different. |
This guy actually teaches English in real life, for a living. Think about that.
On your question, yes, start now. As long as you get your degree by the time they want you to interview and send them transcripts, then why not? Send out floods of applications to schools and recruiters in an area you like, whether or not there are any open positions. For instance, I'm sending off resumes and applications to every recruiter I can, and to individual schools in the Gangnam area of Seoul, and hoping to get a few bites, even though I'm still in college. Good luck. |
That's some great advice! Actually, I would suggest that one begin sending out applications by his/her sophomore year in university, or perhaps even the last year of high school. You can't plan too far ahead in Korea. Plan, plan, plan... is what I always say. |
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sketcha
Joined: 05 Sep 2007
Location: Seoul, South Korea
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| Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2009 7:21 am Post subject: ... |
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if you're applying for a hagwon position, I wouldnt advise it since most (if not all) hagwons are looking for immediate fill (1 month)
seems they dont look too far ahead and I wouldnt trust them to hold on to your resume and remember you come January
if you want to start sending resume now, fine, go ahead, but make sure you send another batch in January
by the way, most schools would want to see a copy of your diploma, not "I will graduate in January 2010", that means didley to them
if they cant see a copy of your diploma, think how will they react to your resume ... |
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cruisemonkey
Joined: 04 Jul 2005
Location: Hopefully, the same place as my luggage.
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| Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2009 7:35 am Post subject: |
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| Gibberish wrote: |
| This guy actually teaches English in real life, for a living. Think about that. |
I don't want to... it scares me.
Of course, the Ks won't know the difference.  |
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greasypeanut
Joined: 28 Apr 2009
Location: songtan
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| Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2009 8:10 am Post subject: |
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| cruisemonkey wrote: |
| Gibberish wrote: |
| This guy actually teaches English in real life, for a living. Think about that. |
I don't want to... it scares me.
Of course, the Ks won't know the difference. |
Wow, you are judging my teaching ability and English knowledge based on how I typed on an internet forum.........
Is it better that I typed in perfect English for you?
And from your post it seems you are not even here yet (Gibberish), so why should someone take advice from someone who is not here yet versus a recent graduate who did the same exact thing the OP is going through.
Edit: OP to be more exact why i gave the advise i did in my first post. i graduated in late march, and had started sending in applications in early february. all the jobs that "i had" in february were gone. granted it didnt take long for me to find another one (2 weeks) but it was still pretty annoying. |
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cruisemonkey
Joined: 04 Jul 2005
Location: Hopefully, the same place as my luggage.
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| Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2009 9:24 am Post subject: |
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| greasypeanut wrote: |
| cruisemonkey wrote: |
| Gibberish wrote: |
| This guy actually teaches English in real life, for a living. Think about that. |
I don't want to... it scares me.
Of course, the Ks won't know the difference. |
Wow, you are judging my teaching ability and English knowledge based on how I typed on an internet forum.........
Is it better that I typed in perfect English for you? |
Yes... but I'll accept less than "perfect" because I'm not.  |
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cruisemonkey
Joined: 04 Jul 2005
Location: Hopefully, the same place as my luggage.
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| Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2009 9:39 am Post subject: |
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| frankhenry wrote: |
| That's some great advice! Actually, I would suggest that one begin sending out applications by his/her sophomore year in university, or perhaps even the last year of high school. You can't plan too far ahead in Korea. Plan, plan, plan... is what I always say. |
For sure dude! The Ks once gave me five minutes notice... I didn't know what to do with the extra time.  |
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