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mofomojo
Joined: 28 May 2013
Location: 경기도 광주시
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 Posted: Thu Jun 06, 2013 11:59 pm Post subject: Reliable/Trustworthy Recruiters |
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First of all, if a post similar to this already exists, please redirect me.
Anyway, I'm not a newb to Korea; however, I've basically worked for the same hagwon since I've been here (going on eight years) until now and finally having to start my professional life over.
Therefore, could you recommend me some recruiters? I've never gotten a job through recruiters and obviously have heard not so good things about them from co-workers over the years. Regardless, I need to find a job quickly, so going through one is the best option at this time.
Thanks for your help! |
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Porksta
Joined: 05 May 2011
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| Posted: Fri Jun 07, 2013 12:08 am Post subject: |
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| Just carpet bomb all the ads you find, and see which one gives you the best offer. |
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Skippy
Joined: 18 Jan 2003
Location: Daejeon
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mofomojo
Joined: 28 May 2013
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| Posted: Fri Jun 07, 2013 12:29 am Post subject: |
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| AWESOME! |
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Ranman
Joined: 18 Aug 2012
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| Posted: Fri Jun 07, 2013 5:30 am Post subject: |
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| A recruiter is nothing more than a person who sets you up with an interview with someone. They're not your friend and they're not your pal. Treat them as such. However, some are more trustworthy than others. If you're looking at the public school route, Alistair at Korean Horizons deals exclusively with public schools and he was very upfront and honest with me. That was my experience though. He's worth checking out if you're looking to go the public school route. |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Fri Jun 07, 2013 6:51 am Post subject: |
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The good one is the one who gets you a "DECENT" job.
They are all good and they are all bad. They all have some proponents and they all have some complaints.
Search yourself and you have access to perhaps 20-50 potential employers who may be able to actually READ your resume and perhaps can get you through the visa confirmation process (not always easy for 1st time applicants).
Use 20 recruiters and that number jumps up into the many hundreds or potentially over 1000 jobs, even if the employer himself doesn't speak English (lots of hagwan jobs, MOST private placement PS jobs and virtually ALL private K-12 jobs fall into this category).
The problem lies in the fact that most people do NOT understand the role of the recruiter.
They are an introduction to a potential employer that you yourself would not otherwise be able to find. Then, if they are any good at their job, they guide you through the placement and assist with the paperwork necessary to get you as far as the employer.
They are NOT your friend.
They do NOT work for you (they are paid for and work for the employer).
They are like a used car salesman.
You walk onto their car-lot (website), peruse the cars (available jobs), if you see one you like you inquire about it.
After you listen to the sales pitch you let YOUR mechanic have a look at it (due diligence checking out the school).
If it is all good then you make the offer (accept the contract) and complete the sale (begin the paperwork for your visa application).
A good salesman will ensure that the paperwork is in order to make the sale and allow you to register the car. (A good recruiter will make sure your paperwork is in order and help get you through the paperwork to get your visa.)
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mofomojo
Joined: 28 May 2013
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| Posted: Fri Jun 07, 2013 6:07 pm Post subject: |
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| Great tips, guys! Thank you~ |
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