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davealber
Joined: 03 Mar 2011
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 Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2011 4:39 pm Post subject: Limbo for Korea |
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Hello,
I just took an TESL/TESOL course from Maximo Nivel in Costa Rica. It was 150 hrs. 6 teaching hrs. Liked it. Would recommend it.
I am interested in jobs in South Korea. I have sent resumes to EPIK and English Apple today. I have college transcripts (out of their envelopes) here with me in Costa Rica. I have not done an FBI background check.
I guess I'm interested in advice for moving forward quickly. I'd like to fly out of here to South Korea, rather than getting an apartment for an unspecified time in the US, where life is expensive.
Do the recruiters pick you up quick? Or should I expect a wait of a month or months? This is my first time, so I don't know how to realistically gauge the time frame.
Any advice helps. Thanks! |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2011 4:56 pm Post subject: Re: Limbo for Korea |
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| davealber wrote: |
Hello,
I just took an TESL/TESOL course from Maximo Nivel in Costa Rica. It was 150 hrs. 6 teaching hrs. Liked it. Would recommend it.
I am interested in jobs in South Korea. I have sent resumes to EPIK and English Apple today. I have college transcripts (out of their envelopes) here with me in Costa Rica. I have not done an FBI background check.
I guess I'm interested in advice for moving forward quickly. I'd like to fly out of here to South Korea, rather than getting an apartment for an unspecified time in the US, where life is expensive.
Do the recruiters pick you up quick? Or should I expect a wait of a month or months? This is my first time, so I don't know how to realistically gauge the time frame.
Any advice helps. Thanks! |
First time applicant to Korea and not in your home country the chances of any recruiter even looking at your resume is thin.
-You will need 2 sets of sealed transcripts (one for EPIK (employer requirement) and one for the embassy/consulate when you apply for your visa (consular requirement).
-You will need a copy of your degree with an apostille from the states.
-You will need an FBI check with an apositlle.
All of this is difficult (and expensive) to do from abroad and your applications will largely be ignored without you already having them in your possession.
Then there is the issue of the required consular interview in your home country for first time applicants. This MAY be waived for EPIK applicants who receive a NOA (notice of appointment) but may not be (consular choice).
Your chances of getting hired while you are in Costa Rica are somewhere between slim and none.
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Caffeinated
Joined: 11 Feb 2010
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| Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2011 7:14 pm Post subject: |
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| I know someone who applied while teaching in S. America and got hired for a public school job. He had to get his family to do lots of running around for the required paperwork, though. |
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danpaesan
Joined: 02 Feb 2010
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| Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2011 6:12 am Post subject: |
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| Davealber, the academy I'm teaching at has an opening with a start date of May 2nd. If you want details I can put you in touch with the owner. |
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davealber
Joined: 03 Mar 2011
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| Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2011 5:52 am Post subject: Thank you. That would be very kind. |
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My resume and contact info can be found on my website:
davealber.com
or in Korean . . .
korea.davealber.com
Thanks again and best regards,
Dave |
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