Korean Job Discussion Forums

[cassimira]

Hey all!

My boyfriend and I recently responded to an ad about a couples position that we are VERY interested in. It's been a few days, and we haven't heard anything in response yet. We haven't been applying very long, so we are not sure what the normal "turn around" time is on this sort of thing.

If a few more days pass by, would it be appropriate to send another e-mail, something to the effect of "we are very excited about this position, and hope it is still available, etc. etc.?" My previous employers here in the States wouldhave seen this as a sign of genuine enthusiasm for the position... would Koreans feel the same, or would it come off as "pushy?"

Thanks!
-C

[joltaxt]

[naturegirl321]

I'd re-email. The first job I got in Korea, they said that they'd email me in three days, five days later I had heard nothing. So I emailed.

Turns out that they HAD emailed me, but it got lost in cyberspace. They forwarded me the original email and told me that I had gotten the job.

[thegadfly]

A polite follow-up and thank-you for an interview makes a very good impression. A snarky "why haven't you gotten back to me?" makes a very bad impression.

I know of several teachers that were considered average or adequate that got moved up in consideration due to their persistence and politeness in follow-up emails -- being pro-active and polite may not come across in a resume/interview, and they are definite virtues in a teacher.

[cassimira]

Ya'll are pretty much echoing what my gut feeling was telling me, just wanted to make sure I wasn't stepping on toe, culturaly speaking.

Thanks, everyone!