Korean Job Discussion Forums

[tbil6418]

I have been lurking around here awhile trying to learn the ins and outs of getting a good job in Korea. I finally decided to pull the trigger on applying, and I have been gathering my documents to apply in the fall. I was very specific when I requested my transcripts from my university, but all I got was a generic, "Official Transcript, Do not accept if seal is broken", across the envelope seal. Will this work for immigration, or do I need to complain to the Registrar's Office and try to get ones with an official school seal or the Registrar's stamped signature? Pics can be seen here:

http://i43.tinypic.com/11h89oh.jpg

Any advice for a newbie would be appreciated.

[wjf1]

I could be wrong, but from what I have read you need an official university stamp or signature. The generic stamp looks like it could have been done by anyone.

[DanO22]

Im pretty much at the same point in the process as you are, wjf1. I am using a recruiter and I was told to have my university send my transcripts directly to them. So depending on how you are applying for position it might be different. Hope this helps.

-DanO

[crisdean]

[frankly speaking]

The University seal is on the actual transcript. My sealed envelopes have always had that similar generic stamp and a signature across the seal. I have never had a problem.

[fergalreid]

I think the only thing you're missing is a scribbled signature across the seal... because for EPIK this renders the document contained inside inviolable and impossible to forge.

It's really not a big deal, I'm sure. They'd have to be frakking paranoid to think you had bought a seal to use on your fraudulently (and expertly) altered transcript.

Maybe include a declaration with all your documents that you haven't opened the envelope. That'd have some legal force in itself. Or ask the college to do that little scribble.

[MattAwesome]

yes, that is exactly what you need.