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jdog2050

Joined: 17 Dec 2006
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Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 10:55 pm Post subject: Another editing job scam? |
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Looks sketchy; I'd say for anyone going on this interview (if there is one): if the article in question looks too related to the job, don't do it...don't do their work for them.
http://www.eslcafe.com/jobs/korea/index.cgi?read=33281
* We are looking for kyopo and native English speakers who are talented in editing/writing stories or short articles for children(K-12).
* Great opportunities for advancement are offered.
* Job Description:
- Salary � up to 3.0 million KRW (depending on experience)
- Hours �
Monday-Friday 9:30~6:30
*Qualified candidates will be asked to edit a story or an article.
* Requirements:
- Minimum Bachelor's degree from a North American 4-year university
- Research and Development experience is preferred
- 2-3 years teaching experience in Korea is preferred |
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BigBuds

Joined: 15 Sep 2005 Location: Changwon
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Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2008 1:33 am Post subject: Re: Another editing job scam? |
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jdog2050 wrote: |
Looks sketchy; I'd say for anyone going on this interview (if there is one): if the article in question looks too related to the job, don't do it...don't do their work for them.
http://www.eslcafe.com/jobs/korea/index.cgi?read=33281
* We are looking for kyopo and native English speakers who are talented in editing/writing stories or short articles for children(K-12).
* Great opportunities for advancement are offered.
* Job Description:
- Salary � up to 3.0 million KRW (depending on experience)
- Hours �
Monday-Friday 9:30~6:30
*Qualified candidates will be asked to edit a story or an article.
* Requirements:
- Minimum Bachelor's degree from a North American 4-year university
- Research and Development experience is preferred
- 2-3 years teaching experience in Korea is preferred |
So they want a native speaker, fine, but they obviously think that all native speakers are from North America. |
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sojourner1

Joined: 17 Apr 2007 Location: Where meggi swim and 2 wheeled tractors go sput put chug alugg pug pug
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Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2008 2:00 am Post subject: |
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They specifically want an American. It would be cool as cold fresh coconuts to get out of teaching and into a professional position. |
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Chris_Dixon
Joined: 09 Jan 2008
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Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2008 6:33 am Post subject: |
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which is fair enough if they want American spelling...
eg Mom instead of mum |
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