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When asked about hobbies for a job mention Dave's?
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Zackback



Joined: 05 Nov 2010
Location: Kyungbuk

PostPosted: Thu Apr 12, 2012 8:03 pm    Post subject: When asked about hobbies for a job mention Dave's? Reply with quote

When employers ask for hobbies and things like that would it be ok to tell them that " I am an active member of Dave's ESL Discussion Forum"?
If they probe deeper about it would it be appropriate to say things like "I have helped people live a better life and have contributed to their improvement as an English teacher"?

How does all this sound?
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andrewchon



Joined: 16 Nov 2008
Location: Back in Oz. Living in ISIS Aust.

PostPosted: Thu Apr 12, 2012 8:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

LAME Laughing

Stick to usual MEN things: fishing, playing hoops, going to cinema and watching cover-compensating, testosterone pumping action flicks.
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Rutherford



Joined: 31 Jul 2007

PostPosted: Thu Apr 12, 2012 8:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

You might as well say "I enjoy having repetitive petty arguments with anonymous strangers."

The only person on here who could put Dave's as a reference is Ttompatz.
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soomin



Joined: 18 Jun 2009
Location: Daegu

PostPosted: Thu Apr 12, 2012 10:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I would stick to non-technology things... they want to make sure you're a well-balanced person (or see how willing you'll be to go on teacher retreats and field trips, lol)
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rowdie3



Joined: 22 Sep 2003
Location: Itaewon, Seoul

PostPosted: Thu Apr 12, 2012 10:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I've never seen a post from you before, so not sure how 'helpful' you've been. Surely you must have a better hobby than trolling on a message board?
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Zyzyfer



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PostPosted: Thu Apr 12, 2012 11:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Couldn't hurt. Good idea!
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YTMND



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Location: You're the man now dog!!

PostPosted: Fri Apr 13, 2012 12:07 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I thought we were going to be given full happiness and eternity posting here, did I swallow the wrong colored pill?
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Maserial



Joined: 31 Jul 2005
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 13, 2012 12:11 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Zyzyfer wrote:
Couldn't hurt. Good idea!

Better than good. Great.
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hogwonguy1979



Joined: 22 Dec 2003
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 13, 2012 12:36 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Well I recall somebody saying (may have been smee) that somebody in the states for a job there put they were a mod here ON THEIR RESUME!!!!

Rolling Eyes Rolling Eyes Rolling Eyes Rolling Eyes
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isitts



Joined: 25 Dec 2008
Location: Korea

PostPosted: Fri Apr 13, 2012 1:21 am    Post subject: Re: When asked about hobbies for a job mention Dave's? Reply with quote

Zackback wrote:
When employers ask for hobbies and things like that would it be ok to tell them that " I am an active member of Dave's ESL Discussion Forum"?
If they probe deeper about it would it be appropriate to say things like "I have helped people live a better life and have contributed to their improvement as an English teacher"?

How does all this sound?


I think it's fine to mention that you help other teachers on EFL forums, but I don't think there's need to reference Dave's specifically, nor do I think it falls under the category of hobbies. Employers aren't going to be impressed that you're affiliated with this site anyway. Smile


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The Cosmic Hum



Joined: 09 May 2003
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 13, 2012 1:22 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Maserial wrote:
Zyzyfer wrote:
Couldn't hurt. Good idea!

Better than good. Great.


Yeah...but only if you say it like Tony the Tiger! Wink
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Maserial



Joined: 31 Jul 2005
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 13, 2012 1:47 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

The Cosmic Hum wrote:
Maserial wrote:
Zyzyfer wrote:
Couldn't hurt. Good idea!

Better than good. Great.


Yeah...but only if you say it like Tony the Tiger! Wink


You make it sound as if I'd do it any other way.
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Zackback



Joined: 05 Nov 2010
Location: Kyungbuk

PostPosted: Fri Apr 13, 2012 3:36 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

isitts,
Why wouldn't employers be impressed?
It is a social group here is it not?
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NYC_Gal 2.0



Joined: 10 Dec 2010

PostPosted: Fri Apr 13, 2012 3:55 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I think it would be far more helpful if you mentioned that you enjoy running without a shirt.
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Troglodyte



Joined: 06 Dec 2009

PostPosted: Fri Apr 13, 2012 4:45 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Sure. Sounds like a good idea. Might I suggest that you also mention that you're fluent in Korean, enjoy volunteering at the labor board and pension office, and you spend your free time studying Korean contract law and the Korean Labor Standards. They'll love you. Honestly.

Rolling Eyes


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