Korean Job Discussion Forums

[datokate]

Hey everyone,

I'm a newbie here and I'm very interested about teaching in Korea/Abroad. I've been searching on here for a lil while and have had an interview with one school in Korea, but was not offered a job.

I have my BA in Journalism with no teaching experience and no TEFL cert. BUT I have a State Substitute Teacher's Certification that expires in a few years.

When they say an "English" Degree, would Journalism suffice? Would a Substitute Cert help at all? I realize it's a long shot but I figured I'd ask.

Thanks in advance,

Kate

[YTMND]

It depends on the job you are applying for. The normal ESL job at a school called a hagwon just needs a degree. Yours in journalism I would think would be better.

If you are applying for a college position teaching specifically one area, then math, science, or literature might be preferred. However, they usually fill positions when there is a warm body.

[ttompatz]

[Troglodyte]

You need a university degree to get a work (teaching) visa. Most places won't care what you studied. Public schools may have their own requirements but generally they won't care what you studied either.

The university degree has to be from one of the seven countries that Korea considers to be English speaking countries. USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, Aus, NZ, SA. Same with your passport.

[young_clinton]