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munsterdevil
Joined: 22 May 2010
Location: Ireland
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| meagan8477 wrote: |
| Anyone else held uo on docs? |
Waiting on my CRC which should be in next week, also have to renew my passport as it expires next summer, should be ready to send everything off in 3 weeks. |
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beehappy86
Joined: 10 Jun 2010
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| Posted: Sat Oct 16, 2010 9:55 am Post subject: |
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| meagan8477 wrote: |
Thanks, munsterdevil!
sluggo832004, I picked elementary, middle, high school. In that order.
So I am still on hold for my docs. Today I found out how much it costs to send the docs to Korea. I have a friend that works at the UPS store and even with her 50% employee discount it is still $28. I don't want to have to pay that twice. I just hope the apostille doesn't take as long as it says on their website.
Anyone else held uo on docs?
floody08, I had my interview on Thursday, Oct 14 at 9:30am KST (Wed night in the US) and got an email from my recruiter late yesterday afternoon. Did you apply directly or through a recruiter? |
It cost me �32 to send my documents  Hope they are okay, as I don't want to pay that again. |
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munsterdevil
Joined: 22 May 2010
Location: Ireland
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| Posted: Sat Oct 16, 2010 10:39 am Post subject: |
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For all those moving to Korea, this is a pretty good site.
http://wiki.galbijim.com/Main_Page
It's basically a "Wiki" for Westerners moving to and living in Korea
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siberiantiger
Joined: 17 Feb 2010
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| Posted: Sat Oct 16, 2010 12:13 pm Post subject: |
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| munsterdevil wrote: |
Where did you get this information from? So far EPIK is in the very very early stages of recruiting so I doubt one single person has got an offer yet  |
Oh, sorry, I should have been more clear. I was referring to more than just the spring 2011 intake. In general, the last couple of intakes have been difficult for people with more than just a BA. You can get a good idea of that just from reading several threads on this forum.
But here's another example: I know identical twins with very similar resumes applied to EPIK for the Fall 2010 intake. One did not list her MA on her application (her explanation: because she didn't want to send/notarize it) and she was the only one interviewed and offered a position. |
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munsterdevil
Joined: 22 May 2010
Location: Ireland
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| Posted: Sat Oct 16, 2010 12:23 pm Post subject: |
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| siberiantiger wrote: |
Oh, sorry, I should have been more clear. I was referring to more than just the spring 2011 intake. In general, the last couple of intakes have been difficult for people with more than just a BA. You can get a good idea of that just from reading several threads on this forum.
But here's another example: I know identical twins with very similar resumes applied to EPIK for the Fall 2010 intake. One did not list her MA on her application (her explanation: because she didn't want to send/notarize it) and she was the only one interviewed and offered a position. |
I've never come across that before, and I'm not calling you a liar but I don't think it's true, I think people are just feeding you false information. Reason being is that Teaching experience also gives you entitlement for greater pay and EPIK loves to see Teaching experience on the application form. Additionally, the guy that interviewed me urged me to complete a TEFL course before I go in order that I would receive greater pay.
It may apply to jobs outside of EPIK, but I'm almost certain that it doesn't apply to EPIK.
Also, let me reiterate, I'm NOT calling you a liar, I just believe they are people feeding you the wrong information. Could you provide a link to the threads where they state that having an MA decreases your chances of receiving an offer from EPIK. |
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siberiantiger
Joined: 17 Feb 2010
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| Posted: Sat Oct 16, 2010 12:57 pm Post subject: |
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Well maybe that's true. I do know the twins personally and could put you in contact with them but that's something else entirely.
Here are a couple of recent threads:
http://forums.eslcafe.com/korea/viewtopic.php?t=193131
This OP has CELTA TEFL qualifications, degrees in English literature, and non-ESL teaching experience. See the responses from Hotwire, especially about public school official hiring policy.
http://forums.eslcafe.com/korea/viewtopic.php?t=193253
This is my own experience. See the responses from oldfatfarang and alwaysbeclosing100.
There are more but I don't have time to look for them right now. |
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munsterdevil
Joined: 22 May 2010
Location: Ireland
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| Posted: Sat Oct 16, 2010 2:54 pm Post subject: |
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| siberiantiger wrote: |
Well maybe that's true. I do know the twins personally and could put you in contact with them but that's something else entirely.
Here are a couple of recent threads:
http://forums.eslcafe.com/korea/viewtopic.php?t=193131
This OP has CELTA TEFL qualifications, degrees in English literature, and non-ESL teaching experience. See the responses from Hotwire, especially about public school official hiring policy.
http://forums.eslcafe.com/korea/viewtopic.php?t=193253
This is my own experience. See the responses from oldfatfarang and alwaysbeclosing100.
There are more but I don't have time to look for them right now. |
I've done a bit of digging in with those links, and while there are some reports of it, the evidence is scant, it's only 2-3 posters claiming it. The guy hotwire claims he can copy and paste emails from recruiters that say don't put down your MA in the application form, but he doesn't input them in any thread, furthermore, copying and pasting proves nothing. To be honest I had a look at hotwire's other posts and he comes across as a bit of an oddball. But that's just my opinion!
With that, I urge all people, if applicable, to include their MAs on the application form. I mean think about it, if public schools didn't want to pay more money to ESL teachers then there would only be the one pay level! |
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floody08
Joined: 04 Feb 2010
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| Posted: Sat Oct 16, 2010 8:58 pm Post subject: |
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I went through a recruiter and it was them who i called and said it can take up to two weeks to find out but my friend used the same recruiters and he already got a reply..
maybe its time to start looking elsewhere...lol |
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beehappy86
Joined: 10 Jun 2010
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| Posted: Sun Oct 17, 2010 1:45 am Post subject: |
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| floody08 wrote: |
I went through a recruiter and it was them who i called and said it can take up to two weeks to find out but my friend used the same recruiters and he already got a reply..
maybe its time to start looking elsewhere...lol |
How long have you been waiting for a reply? I've been talking to a girl from the August EPIK and she said she had to wait 8-9 days, so don't worry too much  |
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JBomb
Joined: 16 Oct 2008
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| Posted: Sun Oct 17, 2010 4:11 pm Post subject: |
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| None of the foreigners here have had to submit their intent to renew forms yet so they don't know how many they need yet. Expect some late confirmations. |
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CuriousJ
Joined: 27 Jul 2010
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Hi everyone!
I applied to EPIK 2011 through Korvia. I haven't heard from EPIK or Korvia, so after seeing people getting interviews and acceptances, I'm starting to get a little concerned. Korvia's e-mail is down across the board, and I'm trying to find out if EPIK even received my application. Should I assume that EPIK isn't going to happen for me, and move on? |
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meagan8477
Joined: 11 Sep 2009
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| Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2010 6:46 am Post subject: |
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| CuriousJ wrote: |
Hi everyone!
I applied to EPIK 2011 through Korvia. I haven't heard from EPIK or Korvia, so after seeing people getting interviews and acceptances, I'm starting to get a little concerned. Korvia's e-mail is down across the board, and I'm trying to find out if EPIK even received my application. Should I assume that EPIK isn't going to happen for me, and move on? |
Did you fill this out?
http://www.korvia.com/newapplication_us/
Do that first, then a recruiter will contact you. Mine is Joyce Kim, she is over the EPIK program. She is the person that I have submitted all of my documents to. She is really quick to reply to my emails so perhaps you're just not emailing the right people. |
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sluggo832004
Joined: 04 Sep 2010
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| Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2010 6:55 am Post subject: |
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| meagan8477 wrote: |
| CuriousJ wrote: |
Hi everyone!
I applied to EPIK 2011 through Korvia. I haven't heard from EPIK or Korvia, so after seeing people getting interviews and acceptances, I'm starting to get a little concerned. Korvia's e-mail is down across the board, and I'm trying to find out if EPIK even received my application. Should I assume that EPIK isn't going to happen for me, and move on? |
Did you fill this out?
http://www.korvia.com/newapplication_us/
Do that first, then a recruiter will contact you. Mine is Joyce Kim, she is over the EPIK program. She is the person that I have submitted all of my documents to. She is really quick to reply to my emails so perhaps you're just not emailing the right people. |
I havent heard anything yet. I wish I could use Korvia, but i already submitted my application with another recruiter.
I have 3 years experience as a teacher, and I put level 1 as my salary. maybe that is the reason?? |
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Sprite06
Joined: 20 Sep 2010
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| Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2010 7:13 am Post subject: |
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| so does anyone know if they are going to accept the state CBC's while we wait for our FBI's to come in? |
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meagan8477
Joined: 11 Sep 2009
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| Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2010 7:15 am Post subject: |
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| so does anyone know if they are going to accept the state CBC's while we wait for our FBI's to come in? |
Yes, they will. I am going to go ahead and wait on my FBI CRC to be apostilled before sending my docs though... because it's $30 each time I ship docs to Korea. Yikes! |
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