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Did I miss the boat for SMOE Feb '09?

 
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jboney



Joined: 14 May 2008
Location: Northern Seoul
PostPosted: Mon Oct 27, 2008 8:37 pm    Post subject: Did I miss the boat for SMOE Feb '09? Reply with quote
I handed in my SMOE application and had my paperwork all ready two weeks ago, but haven't heard from SMOE. I'm in the States and waiting to hear about the possibility of getting hired for late Feb.

I am wondering if I missed the boat and they already hired a lot of people or if they are still in the process of hiring. Or is it still early.

If you got hired for Feb/March, around when did SMOE call you to hire you?

Should I try going through another recruiter?

It'd be nice to know ASAP as I have a lot banking on getting this job.

I don't know why they wouldn't hire me, I have teaching experience, and I'm just about to finish my masters in Education.

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Toon Army



Joined: 12 Mar 2007
PostPosted: Mon Oct 27, 2008 8:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
a recruiter just tried to hire me the other day for SMOE (wasn`t looking for a job in the first place) so I guess they`re still looking. I don`t think they filled all their positions last time around and I can`t imagine they will this time around especially with the current exchange rate
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broken76



Joined: 27 Jan 2008
PostPosted: Mon Oct 27, 2008 10:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
SMOE is currently hiring for February/March 2009. These positions seem to be harder and harder to get as more people are applying for them lately.
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pkang0202



Joined: 09 Mar 2007
PostPosted: Mon Oct 27, 2008 11:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
OP,

You need to give your application/information to a recruiter that SMOE goes through. If you end it directly to SMOE, they will just delete/trash it.
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Dharma_Blue



Joined: 11 Oct 2008
PostPosted: Tue Oct 28, 2008 4:47 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
broken76 wrote:
SMOE is currently hiring for February/March 2009. These positions seem to be harder and harder to get as more people are applying for them lately.


Cause its still better than doing a second year in the hagwon with 5 days paid vacation..
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broken76



Joined: 27 Jan 2008
PostPosted: Tue Oct 28, 2008 6:42 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Public school positions are pretty solid overall, but the pay scale is a bit tough on first year teachers. If you want to go for a public school I recommend getting a TESL/TESOL to get a bump in pay.
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jboney



Joined: 14 May 2008
Location: Northern Seoul
PostPosted: Wed Oct 29, 2008 5:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
- I have given my stuff to a recruiter that SMOE uses to hire FT's

-I will be finished with my Masters degree in December (M.S. in Education).
- I also have more than 2 years of experience

I guess I just thought that I would have gotten hired early on.
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ttompatz



Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
PostPosted: Wed Oct 29, 2008 8:30 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
jboney wrote:
- I have given my stuff to a recruiter that SMOE uses to hire FT's

-I will be finished with my Masters degree in December (M.S. in Education).
- I also have more than 2 years of experience

I guess I just thought that I would have gotten hired early on.


They collect all the applications.
They wait till their hiring date closes.
They wait till they find out how many current FTs they have to replace (end of Dec).
They eleminate the worst or those who are not qualified from the applicant pool.
They contact the rest with a job offer and letter of invitation.
Don't expect an answer before February (for a March start).
This is Korea. Strategic planning here would be considered crisis management anywhere else (everything is last minute).

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jboney



Joined: 14 May 2008
Location: Northern Seoul
PostPosted: Wed Oct 29, 2008 9:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
ttompatz wrote:
jboney wrote:
- I have given my stuff to a recruiter that SMOE uses to hire FT's

-I will be finished with my Masters degree in December (M.S. in Education).
- I also have more than 2 years of experience

I guess I just thought that I would have gotten hired early on.


They collect all the applications.
They wait till their hiring date closes.
They wait till they find out how many current FTs they have to replace (end of Dec).
They eleminate the worst or those who are not qualified from the applicant pool.
They contact the rest with a job offer and letter of invitation.
Don't expect an answer before February (for a March start).
This is Korea. Strategic planning here would be considered crisis management anywhere else (everything is last minute).

.


hahaha thanks
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Faunaki



Joined: 15 Jun 2007
PostPosted: Thu Oct 30, 2008 4:58 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Teachers are always pulling runners or quitting so apply whenever.
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Bibbitybop



Joined: 22 Feb 2006
Location: Seoul
PostPosted: Thu Oct 30, 2008 5:36 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
SMOE will know a decent number by November 6th as that is when current teachers must decide whether or not to renew with SMOE.
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maingman



Joined: 26 Jan 2008
Location: left Korea
PostPosted: Sun Nov 02, 2008 6:12 pm    Post subject: , Reply with quote
I was told.. that the public schools are looking to hire everyone by mid-December, but the reality is that they will stop hiring when the positions are full
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travelhappy



Joined: 21 May 2008
Location: Vancouver
PostPosted: Mon Nov 03, 2008 8:45 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Well, I feel better that I am not the only one who is worried about not having been contacted for an interview yet..
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barashkov1



Joined: 09 Jul 2007
Location: Seoul
PostPosted: Mon Nov 03, 2008 10:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
On the SMOE application form under number 14 (preferences) it lists "elementary, secondary (middle) school, Seoul Global High school, Seoul English Center or Seoul Education Training Institute" ... what is Seoul English Center and what is Seoul Education Training Institute?
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