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| Which recruiting agency is best? |
| Footprints |
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37% |
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| Canada connections |
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12% |
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| Duff Recruiting |
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25% |
[ 2 ] |
| Park English |
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25% |
[ 2 ] |
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Antrugha
Joined: 05 Jan 2006
Location: On a 2-wheeled engine
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 Posted: Wed Apr 19, 2006 8:05 am Post subject: Recruiters... the final word (a poll) |
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Ok, so I've heard many bad things I hear about recruiters but then I've also heard so many good things. What the heck is the final word on them?
My top 4 choices for recruiting agencies (in order of interest):
- Footprints
- Canada Connections
- Duff Recruiting
- Park English
what are your stories/opinions on these? I know, a lot of you will say "Don't take recruiters... they're ****ers" but honestly, for a newb such as myself, they are a huge help in finding a job. Especially considering my lack of prior experience with SK/ESL. As such, I'm just as likely, if not more, to get screwed by a school via a non-recruiter than an actual one. And no, the 'fly to SK and find a job' route isn't an option for me because I need that flight reimbursement (cash is tight post-grad). So... what do you guys think? I'd prefer to work in a public school but those seem to go to recruiters/experienced teachers... so am I stuck?
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sadsac
Joined: 22 Dec 2003
Location: Gwangwang
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| Posted: Wed Apr 19, 2006 3:36 pm Post subject: |
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When I was in Ulsan, I used Footprints for 5 of my teaching staff and found them to be professional in their approach and the quality of people supplied was excellent.  |
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Grotto
Joined: 21 Mar 2004
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| Posted: Wed Apr 19, 2006 4:33 pm Post subject: |
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You left out:
"None of the above! All recruiters are scum sucking bottom feeders!"  |
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cazador83
Joined: 28 Feb 2006
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Wed Apr 19, 2006 6:07 pm Post subject: |
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my votes for Park English since I went through them and i'm satisfied.
however, i did have contact with Footprints and they seem to be pretty good as well. i've never heard of the other two. |
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Big Boss
Joined: 17 Apr 2006
Location: San Francisco
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| Posted: Wed Apr 19, 2006 6:10 pm Post subject: |
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| Grotto wrote: |
You left out:
"None of the above! All recruiters are scum sucking bottom feeders!" |
If you have a bad attitude and did not meet any basic citeria for a job position. Even the best recruiter in the world cannot land you a job. The are scam recruiter but majority of the recuriter are still quite professional. The problem may not lies with them but you.  |
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Son Deureo!
Joined: 30 Apr 2003
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| Posted: Wed Apr 19, 2006 8:03 pm Post subject: |
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| Big Boss wrote: |
| Grotto wrote: |
You left out:
"None of the above! All recruiters are scum sucking bottom feeders!" |
If you have a bad attitude and did not meet any basic citeria for a job position. Even the best recruiter in the world cannot land you a job. The are scam recruiter but majority of the recuriter are still quite professional. The problem may not lies with them but you. |
Grotto is certainly qualified to work here, and he has found jobs here in the past.
The reason a lot of people don't like dealing with recruiters isn't that they can't get jobs for people, it's that they lie to get people to take subpar jobs.
There is nothing wrong with using recruiters as a source of job leads, but the danger lies in trusting them. Anything they tell you, verify it with the school and current/previous foreign teachers before you sign on that dotted line. |
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Hobophobic
Joined: 16 Aug 2004
Location: Sinjeong negorie mokdong oh ga ri samgyup sal fighting
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| Posted: Wed Apr 19, 2006 8:32 pm Post subject: |
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| Big Boss wrote: |
| Grotto wrote: |
You left out:
"None of the above! All recruiters are scum sucking bottom feeders!" |
If you have a bad attitude and did not meet any basic citeria for a job position. Even the best recruiter in the world cannot land you a job. The are scam recruiter but majority of the recuriter are still quite professional. The problem may not lies with them but you. |
...perhaps I am wrong....but you sound like one of THEM  |
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Grotto
Joined: 21 Mar 2004
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| Posted: Wed Apr 19, 2006 9:09 pm Post subject: |
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I have had the misfortune of dealing with 3 different recruiters over three years. I successfully finished each and every contract I signed even after much difficulty.
I have been lied to by all three recruiters, left without support once they got their money and recieved absolutely no support in any way shape or form.
Are there decent recruiters out there? I cant say....all the ones I have dealt with are scum sucking bottom feeders  |
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Big T
Joined: 04 Jan 2006
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| Posted: Thu Apr 20, 2006 9:46 pm Post subject: ���������� |
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do the leg work yourself and leave the recruiters commission free and frustrated......
If u have to use one.....DON'T |
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Big Boss
Joined: 17 Apr 2006
Location: San Francisco
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| Posted: Thu Apr 20, 2006 11:31 pm Post subject: |
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| Just be patience while doing your job search. Fraud Recruiter always ask for a fee because they are taking adventure on your desperation to get a job. So beware and be carefully. |
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Big Boss
Joined: 17 Apr 2006
Location: San Francisco
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| Posted: Thu Apr 20, 2006 11:31 pm Post subject: |
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| Just be patience while doing your job search. Fraud Recruiter always ask for a fee because they are taking advantage on your desperation to get a job. So beware and be carefully. |
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flint
Joined: 11 Apr 2004
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| Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2006 2:51 am Post subject: |
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| Big Boss wrote: |
| Just be patience while doing your job search. Fraud Recruiter always ask for a fee because they are taking advantage on your desperation to get a job. So beware and be carefully. |
I have to say, this post made me chuckle when I first read it. The mistakes in it made me wonder if a Korean recruiter posted it.
Then I followed the link and it made me laugh harder. Someone posting about recruiters charging a fee to take advantage of you has a link to a resume/job site that...charges a fee. |
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