Site Search:
 
Speak Korean Now!
Teach English Abroad and Get Paid to see the World!
Korean Job Discussion Forums Forum Index Korean Job Discussion Forums
"The Internet's Meeting Place for ESL/EFL Teachers from Around the World!"
 
 FAQFAQ   SearchSearch   MemberlistMemberlist   UsergroupsUsergroups   RegisterRegister 
 ProfileProfile   Log in to check your private messagesLog in to check your private messages   Log inLog in 

Located in Korea

 
Post new topic   Reply to topic    Korean Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> Job-related Discussion Forum
View previous topic :: View next topic  
Author Message
conor



Joined: 11 Sep 2005
Location: Seoul

PostPosted: Tue Sep 13, 2005 4:35 pm    Post subject: Located in Korea Reply with quote

I'm planning on traveling to Seoul at the end of this month to look for jobs in the Seoul area. What are some tips for finding jobs while in Korea? Any good recruiters or websites for ASAP jobs? Thanks!
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Hobophobic



Joined: 16 Aug 2004
Location: Sinjeong negorie mokdong oh ga ri samgyup sal fighting

PostPosted: Tue Sep 13, 2005 7:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

try work n play...they were nice...
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail
SPINOZA



Joined: 10 Jun 2005
Location: $eoul

PostPosted: Wed Sep 14, 2005 5:19 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Quote:
I'm planning on traveling to Seoul at the end of this month to look for jobs in the Seoul area. What are some tips for finding jobs while in Korea?


Make sure you satisfy the basic requirements first:

1. degree (doesn't matter what in)
2. from US, Can, UK, Ire, Aus, New Z, SA.
3. Pulse.

(just in case you didn't know)
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
joe_doufu



Joined: 09 May 2005
Location: Elsewhere

PostPosted: Wed Sep 14, 2005 6:52 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

SPINOZA wrote:
Quote:
I'm planning on traveling to Seoul at the end of this month to look for jobs in the Seoul area. What are some tips for finding jobs while in Korea?


Make sure you satisfy the basic requirements first:

1. degree (doesn't matter what in)
2. from US, Can, UK, Ire, Aus, New Z, SA.
3. Pulse.

(just in case you didn't know)


4. White skin.
5. Don't ask too many questions.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
guangho



Joined: 19 Jan 2005
Location: a spot full of deception, stupidity, and public micturation and thus unfit for longterm residency

PostPosted: Wed Sep 14, 2005 7:14 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

6. Obedient. "Respectful"of Korean culture.
7. "Fun."
8. Blonde.
9. Blue eyed.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website MSN Messenger
conor



Joined: 11 Sep 2005
Location: Seoul

PostPosted: Wed Sep 14, 2005 9:33 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

SPINOZA wrote:
Make sure you satisfy the basic requirements first:

1. degree (doesn't matter what in)
2. from US, Can, UK, Ire, Aus, New Z, SA.
3. Pulse.

(just in case you didn't know)

1. Check
2. �̱��� Check
3. Che..beeeeeeeeeeep... "Clear!"... beep... beep... beep.... Check
joe_doufu wrote:
4. White skin.
5. Don't ask too many questions.

4. Check
5. Check *wink *wink
joe_doufu wrote:
6. Obedient. "Respectful"of Korean culture.
7. "Fun."
8. Blonde.
9. Blue eyed.

6. �ƶ����, check.
7. Check-Check
8. Ummm... with bleach Check
9. Check
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
magicwolfman



Joined: 01 Sep 2005

PostPosted: Wed Sep 14, 2005 6:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Dont use the worknplay recruiting agency. They are not good and lie.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
plato's republic



Joined: 07 Dec 2004
Location: Ancient Greece

PostPosted: Wed Sep 14, 2005 7:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Shop around and take your time. Don't settle for the first offer you get. There are plenty of jobs out there, some of which pay slightly higher wages than others. Also, visit the school, meet the director, talk to current teachers and ask to see the accommodation before you sign on the dotted line. It's all just common sense really.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
conor



Joined: 11 Sep 2005
Location: Seoul

PostPosted: Thu Sep 15, 2005 8:24 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

plato's republic wrote:
Shop around and take your time. Don't settle for the first offer you get. There are plenty of jobs out there, some of which pay slightly higher wages than others. Also, visit the school, meet the director, talk to current teachers and ask to see the accommodation before you sign on the dotted line. It's all just common sense really.
Is it realistic to say that I could find a good job in or less than a week if really work at it?
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
plato's republic



Joined: 07 Dec 2004
Location: Ancient Greece

PostPosted: Thu Sep 15, 2005 7:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

It's possible if you hit the tarmac running and visit at least 4/5 schools in a day. Although if you want to find a really good school then give yourself two weeks just to be sure.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
conor



Joined: 11 Sep 2005
Location: Seoul

PostPosted: Fri Sep 16, 2005 9:10 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

plato's republic wrote:
It's possible if you hit the tarmac running and visit at least 4/5 schools in a day. Although if you want to find a really good school then give yourself two weeks just to be sure.

Fair enough... Anybody know any good cheap motels, guesthouses, or homestays in Seoul for a short amount of time? From previous experience this is a good one (http://wwww.koreaguesthouse.co.kr/), but I stayed there 3 years ago.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
rvintage



Joined: 05 Jul 2005

PostPosted: Fri Sep 16, 2005 10:25 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

yep, finding a job should be no problem if you are here. when i looked for a job while i was in korea, i got six offers in about two days. and i'm not the traditional looking (blonde hair, blue eyes, white skin) westerner.

definitely don't take the first offer given, tell ANYONE you have to think about it first, just to see if you get better offers at the next school you visit. take a copy of the contract and have another foreign teacher look at it to make sure everything is covered. anything that is not in the contract is not provided, so make sure everything you want is included.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Display posts from previous:   
Post new topic   Reply to topic    Korean Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> Job-related Discussion Forum All times are GMT - 8 Hours
Page 1 of 1

 
Jump to:  
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum


This page is maintained by the one and only Dave Sperling.
Contact Dave's ESL Cafe
Copyright © 2018 Dave Sperling. All Rights Reserved.

Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2002 phpBB Group

TEFL International Supports Dave's ESL Cafe
TEFL Courses, TESOL Course, English Teaching Jobs - TEFL International