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[chris_J2]

ddeubel wrote:

[cvmurrieta]

[Luciddreamer]

From my experience, footprints recruiting is great. I have two recruiters within the agency -- one for public schools, and one for private schools as I am interested in teaching at either one.

They are both prompt with e-mails and clarify any questions I have.

I guess it depends on who within the footprints recruiting agency you land with.

[emmuh]

[cedarseoul]

I can't really comment on the organization itself, other than to say that my experience with Footprints (2+ years ago) was mostly positive. (They were a little slow to respond to questions, but when they did, their responses were generally helpful.)

I do want to share, though, that I recently had the privilege to meet Ben Glickman. He visited my school, and we spoke for about 1/2 hour. During the meeting, he and his partner were highly courteous and professional; they took detailed notes, and they seemed genuinely interested in our feedback on their program. We voiced some of our concerns, and they seemed eager to address them. Overall - I was very impressed, and I'd certainly work with Footprints again (either as a teacher soliciting employment or as a hiring manager seeking new recruits).

[cvmurrieta]

Well, it is a couple of days later, and I have moved on.

I think the lesson I learned is the same as the signature phrase the Japanese Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program uses for new teachers: Every Situation Is Different (ESID). To rephrase that for Footprints: Each interviewer is different.

I was more disappointed with the lack of professional courtesy (eg. forgetting phone appointments) than I was with the outright rejection.

Too bad that Footprints doesn't have a teacher referral program. Then the director of the play I am in could recommend me. She was accepted by Footprints but decided to teach with the JET Program. It was her positive experience that led me to contact them in the first place.

I am glad others had a positive experience.

[Luciddreamer]

Also, when I was doing a telephone interview with one of the footprints recruiter, he told me that they were selective in who they accept, accepting only about 20%. Does this sound right? Or, did the dude just say that to make his company look selective so I choose him over other recruiters?

[SandyG21]

I scheduled an interview during the only time they said that was available.

Took personal days from both my jobs to have the phone interview.

Person failed to call. I called them. They were not prepared at all!

Had not even looked at my information!

Told me I needed to sign an exclusive 5 year no compete clause with him as my only recruiter and no one else.

Then told me the job I wanted wasn't available - it was and still is listed on their website.

Told me he wanted me to come over without a contract or work visa to work in a hagwon.

I was totally insulted by his attitude.

Seems to me if you have a business - you might want to take these complaints seriously and listen to the way your recruiters talk to the teachers that are placed.

Rather than get defensive - listen to what people are saying about FR.

I am sure others have a positive experience - but if you want to make more money - then listen to what we are saying about how recruiters are responding or not responding to teachers.

By the way I am a state side licensed teacher with experience.

I am interested in applying to jobs currently listed on FR - but considering the treatment I received before - I plan to use other recruiters.

I have talked to teachers who like FR - but like others have said - it all depends on who within the company takes your information and is assigned to your request.