Korean Job Discussion Forums

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[Hanson]

I second what ajuma has said. English-speaking countries only.

Immigration changed the rule about two and a half years ago. At that time, I worked with a man from the Netherlands who was a fantastic teacher, but when Immigration changed the rule, the university where we both worked couldn't renew his contract and he was out on his butt.

I've heard that even South Africans are out. This is heresay, but I heard that only Aussies, Kiwis, Americans, Canadians, and people from the UK (Irish, Brits, Scots) can get visas for teaching English. Sorry, superbeng... But to be sure, you should contact immigration.

[ninjamonkey]

well, i'm chinese canadian and i found a job relatively quickly... (3 weeks?) but i was literally sending out like 20 applications a day. when i first started looking i was sweating the whole 'i'm asian are they gonna hire me thing' too, but i guess i got lucky. i found a school that is supposedly reputable and the pay is on the high side of starters. i don't think its all that bad cause i'm not even a 'native' speaker (came to canada when i was 10), but i have very good academics and relevent experiences and i know how to toot my own horn

you just gotta know how to work your resume well, a TEFL certification will help you put yourself one head above the round eye seems to me that once i got my TEFL cert ppl started to get back to me alot more.

also, going directly to the school might be better then recruiters. just what i heard

good luck to all of you [/b]

[cvitur1]

Hey, I thought I'd chime in here and give the other asian english speakers more hope. I'm a 25 year old Thai-American with no teaching experience and an educational background that has nothing to do with english or teaching (but instead in the sciences). At first, I was meeting with stiff resistance too and feeling rather down about my chances. However, I managed to get into contact with a recruiter who hooked me up with a government sponsored job. Granted, I'm not actually in Korea working yet, but I have signed a contract and am in the process of getting the visa stuf worked out, so its looking pretty good. So it is not entirely without hope. I was told by my recruiter that the government sponsored positions care less about what you look like and more about how good they believe you will be as a teacher. So maybe you can try looking for those gov't sponsored jobs, much like some of the other posters have suggested. Good luck and keep at it, you'll find something! If I can, so can you!

[hellofaniceguy]

She'll have a far better chance getting a position...by interviewing in person. Try Jeju....many Chinese tourists' are visiting Jeju...and many schools looking for Chinese teachers. She could also teach ESL and Chinese....point being...korean school owners will toss her resume aside after looking at her picture...they want a non asian face...equals money for school owners. Interviewing in person.....better luck! She will get a job....just takes some pavement pounding.