Korean Job Discussion Forums

[jaiho]

Well I posted this in the Q/A but haven't gotten any replies... hope someone can offer some advice here

I'm a university student that will be graduating after 2005 April. I've only got 1 more year to go of school then I'll be no longer a student

Anyways, this summer I'm really looking forward to go to Korea and would like to find a summer teaching job there. I have relatives, but I want to be independant and not live with them, do my own thing. I'm also a 2nd generation korean Canadian (born in Canada but both parents are Korean).

I've been doing a lot of research on this amazing website Dave's ESL Cafe and i must say it has been very useful, actually a bit too much information!!! I know I can apply for a F-4 visa cuz of my heritage and that there are a lot of bad schools to be careful of. Make sure I call a teacher working there and speak to them to ask how conditions are, etc...

But my biggest concern is, how difficult would it be to find a job teaching from Mid-June to end of August? Would a director sign me a contract for such a short duration?

Also, I've been looking at the Korean Job postings and everyday there are sooo many postings.. i don't even know which ones to start filtering out. I've already got a full arsenal of telephone cards to use but there are just too many schools and too many postings... i'm confused where to start...

Can anyone offer some advice?

[peppermint]

You'll need a degree to teach legally here- so that's a big stumbling block.
If you can figure some way around it, try looking into summer camps- those should fit into your time frame perfectly.

[kylehawkins2000]

He won't necessarily need a degree. What are the requirements/benefits of an F4 visa? As a Kyopo you may be able to work without one....not sure.

As far as the jobs go, I'd just start contacting recruiters. I absolutely hate recruiters but you're in a bit of a special situation. Also, keep an eye open for Summer Camp positions. You should be able to get work with a school that needs an extra teacher for "SUmmer Session" classes or a camp. Summer Session classes are classes that are added to a regular hogwan schedule during the summer months while the kids are out of school.

If you're not able to get a visa it shouldn't be that big of a problem. Lots of places will hire illegally to fill the higer demand during those months.

I'd just start contacting everyone possible and telling them your situation. Do up a generic email stating what you desire and just send it to every place you can get an email address for.

[jaek99]

What school are you attending?

If its a top tier recognized school, you'll have an easy time finding a teaching position at a test prep hagwon.

Almost all test prep hagwons in Seoul hire temp teachers for the summer break. They pay considerably better than other conversation oriented hagwons.

Pm if you want more details.

[jaiho]

Hey guys,

Thanks for your replies and advice. It's very much appreciated!! I'm gonna draft up and fire off an e-mail to as many e-mail address as possible.

Btw, what's a test prep hagwons?

Best Regards,
Jaiho

[J.B. Clamence]

[matthews_world]

So when do summer camps start this year? I know that the Korean Thanksgiving holiday, Chosuk, is at the end of September this year, Mon 27th- Wed. 29th.

Just be weary about some summer camp jobs. Often long hours with some owners shafting the teachers and not paying upon completion.

[kangnamdragon]

No, you need a degree. A test prep hagwon would be less likely to hire you than a regular hagwon. Even with an F-4 visa, you need a degree to teach.