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jeremydc808
Joined: 16 Apr 2012
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Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2012 12:04 pm Post subject: GEPIK 2013 Application Thread |
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Decided to start the application thread for GEPIK 2013 as well. I will most likely go through Korvia since I am applying for EPIK through Footprints. I know there are other recruiters for GEPIK but Korvia seems to be a good recruiter.
I am sure these types of threads will help future applicants. |
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YTMND
Joined: 16 Jan 2012 Location: You're the man now dog!!
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Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2012 12:16 pm Post subject: |
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Are you already in Korea? If so, why are you deciding to go through the process rather than interviewing with a specific school you can visit and decide on location rather than being appointed? |
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jeremydc808
Joined: 16 Apr 2012
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Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2012 12:17 pm Post subject: |
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Nope not in Korea so I think a recruiter would be my best bet. |
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YTMND
Joined: 16 Jan 2012 Location: You're the man now dog!!
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Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2012 1:00 pm Post subject: |
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Then how do you know you want to go the public school route? What made you rule out hagwons? You could start a lot sooner and have the location of your choice.
I am just asking because I used hagwons as a stepping stone to get public school jobs in Korea. I have done the same here in China by getting a "language school" (same as hagwon) job and then simply ending it early when I found the public school I wanted. It allows you to pivot around an area to get the job you want.
If you are going into this blindly, accepting EPIK or GEPIK, it could be anywhere and you have a greater chance of getting a location you may not like. What will you do then? Ask for another location? Look to hagwons? |
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jeremydc808
Joined: 16 Apr 2012
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Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2012 1:13 pm Post subject: |
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True. I won't be receiving my official diploma until Oct. so starting early will be difficult.
I have been reading any horror stories about hagwons. I understand by doing research and asking to talk directly to foreign teachers will help avoid bad schools.
My main issue is job security and even though no job is 100% secure, I would feel more comfortable if accepted to a public school.
I appreciate your advice . |
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jeremydc808
Joined: 16 Apr 2012
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Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2012 12:43 pm Post subject: |
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Dang still waiting for a response. |
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YTMND
Joined: 16 Jan 2012 Location: You're the man now dog!!
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Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2012 1:13 pm Post subject: |
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jeremydc808 wrote: |
Dang still waiting for a response. |
Response from whom and about what specifically? If you don't get your diploma until October, it's possible they aren't paying any attention to your application. They like to have candidates with everything ready to go. |
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jeremydc808
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Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2012 1:37 pm Post subject: |
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To Korvia. That may be the reason. Thanks for the encouragement  |
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Keeper
Joined: 11 Jun 2012
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Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2012 12:29 am Post subject: |
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jeremydc808 wrote: |
To Korvia. That may be the reason. Thanks for the encouragement  |
Korvia will take 1 to 2 weeks to get back to you. Footprints sent me a form letter saying they had no openings (that was 3 weeks ago). Be very patient or start looking for non-public jobs. |
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rayne
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Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2012 10:10 pm Post subject: |
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I had a terrible experience with Korvia. They pulled the bait-and-switch technique on it. I contacted over 25 recruiters and they were actually the only ones who did this to me. Most recruiters eventually stopped responding to me, but that's better than having them try to trick me into a terrible job.
I have heard good things and bad things (my experience was bad, unfortunately) so hopefully you'll be luckier than me.
Just wanted you to know so you can prepare a backup plan or something. |
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jeremydc808
Joined: 16 Apr 2012
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Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2012 1:21 pm Post subject: |
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No response yet with Korvia, I understand that it is early but come on. Any other suggestions beside Footprints? |
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Jhan423
Joined: 29 May 2012
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Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2012 5:36 pm Post subject: |
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Could someone tell me if you have to be completely done with the 100 hr tefl/tesl course at the time of applying, or can you still be in the process of completing the course when you apply for GEPIK?
Also... I'm not sure if anyone will be able to answer this, but do you think have a BA in english will increase my chances of being accepted? Or is the only degree they're giving special interest to a BA in education? |
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jeremydc808
Joined: 16 Apr 2012
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Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2012 9:02 pm Post subject: |
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I would think that having the tesol started during the application process is fine. I know they want you to have it before you land. I am sure your BA in English will increase your chances. You are applying for an ENGLISH teaching position right? lol. Just apply after me then everything will be fine  |
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isitts
Joined: 25 Dec 2008 Location: Korea
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Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2012 7:32 am Post subject: Re: GEPIK 2013 Application Thread |
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jeremydc808 wrote: |
I will most likely go through Korvia since I am applying for EPIK through Footprints. I know there are other recruiters for GEPIK but Korvia seems to be a good recruiter. |
Why not use footprints for both EPIK and GEPIK? Or use Korvia for both? |
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jeremydc808
Joined: 16 Apr 2012
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Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2012 3:12 pm Post subject: |
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Well because I wanted to experience different recruiters.
Back to topic: Finally got an email with a Skype interview next week. |
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