Korean Job Discussion Forums

[theSeeker]

I'm on my way. No job. Feeling brave. Be there in a week.

How should i start my job search upon arriving in Seoul? Where should i look for job listings? I imagine there is lots more on offer than is listed in the Korea jobs section of this site. How do i find those schools that really want me. I hear there are jobs, how to find them?

Any help is appreciated.

[chronicpride]

Something for you to chew on:
http://www.eslcafe.com/forums/korea/viewtopic.php?t=20656

www.worknplay.co.kr
www.koreajoblink.com

Get your resume/photo to every inbox that you can find for recruiters and schools. Put 'In Korea now and available ASAP' in the subject line. If you are young (under 35, by the vantage point of Korean schools), add 'young teacher' to the subject line. If you are female, add that to the subject line. If you are from North America, add American or Canadian to the subject line.

Take the time to get a professional headshot AND bodyshot (but only if you are thin. Sorry, this is Korean hiring perspectives). Smile and look fun-loving, excited, etc...

Schools and recruiters have to deal with hundreds of emails per job, and they are not known for their email management skills at the best of times.
The attention-grabbing subject line is catered to the hiring mindset of recruiters and schools, which will make your email far more noticeable and less chance to get overlooked. Email the same people, with the same subject line and email, every 2 days. They will not be annoyed or offended by this. And never forget to attach your photo, to any email, ever. When I was recruiting, and I got swamped with emails at times, I'd find myself noticing stand-out subject lines, especially from repeat emailers.

And make no mistake, your picture sells you. A well-positioned and visible email, that is often repeated, plus a sharp-looking picture (the more campy, cheezy, and glossy, the better.), will work tremendously in your favor.

Bombard everybody with emails and line up contacts, prior to arrival. Get phone numbers and make meetings in advance.

Keep us informed. Don't sign anything without consulting the board.

G' luck. PM if you need help for anything once in Seoul.

[The Man known as The Man]

Even though there ae other posts on this, the previous one was stellar-it should be a sticky.

[tomwaits]

I found good jobs in the Korea Times. Hit and miss though. I would avoid those places that have adverts year-round. Hey we can't give all our secrets away right. ? . Seriously newspapers have been good to me. in the past. Talk to people over coffee---not booze or you will hear a lot of BS.