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DoktorZee
Joined: 08 Nov 2010
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 Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2010 5:36 pm Post subject: First post: Posted resume, inundated with (spam?) offers? |
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Hello everyone. I recently came to the conclusion that I am interested in teaching ESL abroad some time in the near future. After doing some preliminary research (i.e. googling) I came to this website, where I was invited to post my resume, which I did.
I don't have any type of teaching certification CELTA, TESOL, etc. but I do have a BA in history. Despite these shortcomings I've received a number of e-mails (mostly from Korea and China) listing job-offerings or the opportunity to set up an interview. I'm assuming most of these are spam offerings or are from less-than-credible institutions.
My question is am I wrong? Has anyone had success pursuing these types of offerings, or will I end up with a bad result no matter what?
Thanks in advance.
-Dr. Z |
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balzor
Joined: 14 Feb 2009
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| Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2010 7:06 pm Post subject: Re: First post: Posted resume, inundated with (spam?) offer |
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| DoktorZee wrote: |
Hello everyone. I recently came to the conclusion that I am interested in teaching ESL abroad some time in the near future. After doing some preliminary research (i.e. googling) I came to this website, where I was invited to post my resume, which I did.
I don't have any type of teaching certification CELTA, TESOL, etc. but I do have a BA in history. Despite these shortcomings I've received a number of e-mails (mostly from Korea and China) listing job-offerings or the opportunity to set up an interview. I'm assuming most of these are spam offerings or are from less-than-credible institutions.
My question is am I wrong? Has anyone had success pursuing these types of offerings, or will I end up with a bad result no matter what?
Thanks in advance.
-Dr. Z |
I posted mine up as well, since I want to change jobs. You will get most of the usual suspects. My advice is look through them. If they are just a spam list of different jobs, just delete it. If it is a specific position, maybe send em a reply with probing questions about it if it looks interesting to you. Best thing IMO to do tho is the get with a well-known recruiter and have them handle the logistics. Just make sure you are happy with the area they offer, the hours, accommodations(see pictures) and are able to talk with a previous native teacher. Post any contract they give you on this site for review. GL |
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Isehtis
Joined: 07 Jul 2010
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| Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2010 2:28 am Post subject: |
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Same here, they're not spam but the recruiter hasn't actually read through your details and tried to match you with any schools.
Each recruiter grabs your resume and sends an email to each of their schools with it attached, and an email to you telling you they want to interview you.
If the recruiter gets a positive email back from you, and from them then they'll connect you.
If the recruiter doesn't hear back from any schools, you will not hear back from the,. |
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interestedinhanguk
Joined: 23 Aug 2010
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| A lot are legitimate recruiters (well, at least legitimate in the sense that they are real recruiters). However, as another mentioned, they haven't looked at your resume. In fact, lots will ask you to send them your resume. |
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Saudiman
Joined: 12 Nov 2009
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| My hubby's resume simply says "No Korean recruiters please" and believve it or not, that seems to do it! |
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Radius
Joined: 20 Dec 2009
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| i dont know about anyone else, but JJ likes to spam the hell outta my inbox. annoys me to no end! |
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amnsg2
Joined: 15 Aug 2010
Location: Gumi
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| Radius wrote: |
| i dont know about anyone else, but JJ likes to spam the hell outta my inbox. annoys me to no end! |
Haha I've had about 6 emails from them telling me they'll give me rice wine if I climb Bukhan Mountain  I've never even emailed them to my knowledge, I think I'm on their mail list from HiTeacher. |
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Radius
Joined: 20 Dec 2009
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| Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2010 5:40 am Post subject: |
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| amnsg2 wrote: |
| Radius wrote: |
| i dont know about anyone else, but JJ likes to spam the hell outta my inbox. annoys me to no end! |
Haha I've had about 6 emails from them telling me they'll give me rice wine if I climb Bukhan Mountain I've never even emailed them to my knowledge, I think I'm on their mail list from HiTeacher. |
YUP i got the same email. The pic of the waygookins all look like tools. Id never go hiking with them. |
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