Korean Job Discussion Forums

[panchotino]

now i realise that i am going to get ripped to shreds for this.i'm 27 and have never had to put together a resume for catering jobs let alone one for esl positions.i've tried to put one together tailoring it to esl but is any kind soul willing to cast their more experienced eye over it?i haven't put it on the site for a couple of reasons mostly because i don't know how to and would rather e-mail it to someone if they are willing.i know it's pathetic but i've been lucky enough to be offered every job i've had without interview or application.yes, i am prepared for the wave of negative comments that will come my way.
this is actually quite embaresing.(i'm so humilated i can't even spell proper!)

[visitor q]

Is the catering industry in Snotland profitable? Do you guys eat any food that doesn't involve bloody cream with intestines? Do you guys use heroin instead of salt on your bangers and mash?

Just curious...

[panchotino]

ah, you crazy guys.and yes, catering is profiable in scotland because i sell alcohol.

[indigo777]

Also don't forget a cover letter.
I can write a good resume but have never prepared one for ESL. From what I have read keep it simple and short.
I 'm in the process of learning how to prepare one for the net.

[canuckistan]

Here's one basic CV outline:

Resume (1) page with photo attached--remove piercings, cover tatoos, maybe get a haircut, shave, wear a shirt/tie--look clean and presentable.

Name:
Birthdate:
Citizenship:
Other languages (if applicable):

Education: Degree(s)/dates completed/majors/minors/which school(s)?

Work experience: (names/dates of/jobs/responsibilities)

________________________________

2nd page, keep it simple, they do not want to know about how much you love your dog Fluffy.

Date:

Dear Sir/Madame: Cover letter stating who you are and why you are interested in teaching ESL in Korea, and how your previous work experience could help you be a great teacher bla bla bla (your talents).

Best regards,

Sign it.


If you're really stuck I'll be happy to give you a hand, just pm me with what you came up with/your basic info of the above points.

[fusionbarnone]

As a previous poster wrote; keep it simple. I used to write resumes/cvs as a biz. A simplified cv/resume is best in applying for ESL jobs.

[Yu_Bum_suk]

Jane / John Mackenzie (place photo of good-looking blond here)
1234 Maple Leaf Street
Saskatoon, Sask., Canada
V2P 5M7


Education:

BA University of Saskatchewan, 2005, sociology major (GPA 2.25)
Sir Wilfred Laurier High School, graduated 2001
Saint John's Ambulance first aid certificate, Level 2

Experience:

Tutoring EFL students at university, two years
Sunday school teacher, Wesley Community Church, six months
Server, Tim Hortons, 2003-2005
Part-time babysister, 1998-1999

References:
Professor Pedantic, Dept. of Sociology, University of Saskatchewan
Rev. Lovejoy, Head of Sunday School, Wesley Community Church
Joe Deadend, Assistant Manager, Tim Hortons

Dear Madam / Sir,

I really want to work and teach in Korea. I have friends who have done it and really recommend it. I have Korean friends in Canada who are great and the type of people I'd love to live around all the time. All I've heard about Korea sounds wonderful.

I really love working with kids and in my experience I get along with them reall well. I speak English very clearly and look really good. I'm a hard worker, I adapt easity to new environments, I like working evenings, I really want to spend at least one year working in a new country, and I think I'll make a good teacher. Once I start something I don't quit.

I have notarised copies of my BA degree and certified, sealed copies of my transcripts along with photocopies of my passport that I'm ready to send as soon as you can send me a contract to sign. I've never worked in Korea before and have all the documents I need ready to go. I can start work as soon as possible. Please contact me by telephone _______________ or email ________________ as soon as possible. Thanks for your time.

[mindmetoo]

You have a legitimate university degree (ie BA), right? You're not just in touch with a Korean recruiter who claims you don't need a BA or he can hook you up with a bit of paper that's just as good as a BA, huh?

[Big Mac]

[mindmetoo]