Korean Job Discussion Forums

[bcjinseoul]

This place has obviously changed much within the last 2 years.


I see EPIK and SMOE are as picky as ever with contacting previous employers, letters of rec done perfectly in oh so many ways, verifying work history within Korea, and I see EPIK and SMOE these days want local Korean CRC's as well if you're already here. GEPIK seems to be as airtight as SMOE ever was with resumes vs job openings. And, umm, yeah, it's good to be on the young side...too bad I'm not THAT young anymore. (30 next year)

Having said all that, what about the Gyeongsonamdo BOE, Jeollonamdo BOE, CEPIK in Chungnam, and a few others that are separate from the
"Big 3"? Do they have (dare I say) a lower standard? Do they want two letters of rec from your current or last employer in Korea, a new CRC, in-Korea CRC, do they contact all of your old employers and all that jazz?

I'm just keeping my options open as my SMOE contract winds down and none of the colleges in Seoul and Gyeonggi get back to me (since I don't have an MA), as SMOE won't let me transfer and I hate where I'm at. I'm even a little weary to work in the country, let alone a public school again, but this an employers market, and beggars can't be choosers. I'm sure the best short shift afternoon hogwons and after school programs in Seoul and Gyeonggi must be as backed up as SMOE these days with resumes, but I'll try in a few months anyway...

[Weigookin74]

If you're not fussy about work location, you can prob apply through a recruiter for specific provinces. You may end up in a rural area but it could be less stress. Do that for a year or two if you decide you like it. By that time, the kids ought to have gone back home and the recession will be over. I'm in my 30's, but came here before the surge. But some people say I'm nice looking if that helps me, in spite of age. I'll leave that to others to decide. Anyways, having experience, good references, a nice job photo, and flexibility with regards to where you live can help. I have read too many negative posts here about big city schools and I think I'll stay away from those. I'm in a mid sized city, but use to live in a fairly rural area. Anyways, I hear Korea Horizons is good for hiring directly with POE's. Not sure of their website, but you can google it.

[fl4mers]

http://www.koreanhorizons.com/

They do seem to have a good rep...not sure how many jobs they have though as they appear to have loads of applicants on the webpage.

[TheUrbanMyth]

[NYC_Gal]

[qcat79]

hmm...well get used to working in the country or second and third year cities unless you want to move to....uhm.....China or some place like that with a 1/3 or 1/4 the salary of Korea.