Korean Job Discussion Forums

[SunDevil Dre]

Hi all,

First-time teacher here. I'm hoping to be on a plane to South Korea by August. Is this a realistic expectation (for Hagwons or public school)?

To those who've gotten jobs in recent weeks: What recruiters did you go through?

Thanks!

Edit: I know recruiters don't actual do the hiring. Sorry for the misleading thread title.

[mariposita]

Although I ended up taking a job directly through the school, I was talking to Gone2Korea and Say Kimchi, both of which had positions. James with Gone2Korea was very helpful in providing detailed information for us newbies. From what I heard the public schools are done hiring for this season, so hagwon it will be.

August is a reasonable expectation. I got a job about 2 weeks ago and I will be there the last week in July. If you haven't already, start gathering your docs for the visa, the more you have ready when you talk to the recruiter, the faster you can get placed.

[SunDevil Dre]

Thanks for the advice, Mariposita! I just applied to Gone2Korea (among others). How long did it take for you to hear back from them?

[butter_opera]

I used Testimony Kim. She replies to me super fast! I got placed at a public elementary school. I start on June 28th! If you would like their email address, let me know!

[mariposita]

Anytime! I think James emailed to schedule a phone conference within like a day or two...not positive but it wasn't very long.

One of the first questions will be which documents do you have on hand. So with my transcripts, passport photos, diploma, CBC, etc in hand I was able to accept offers for 6-8 weeks later.

Good luck!!

[NYC_Gal]

Korean Horizons. I came off peak with him.

[SunDevil Dre]

Thanks for the replies. I was afraid I picked a bad time to apply. One recruiter mentioned a waiting list.

[balzor]

Hagwons are always hiring, Public school will hire for the August term very soon or even now. I used Korvia last year and they are solid and about the largest hiring firm out there

[Skippy]

People please be careful. Do not come over right away or because some recruiter has a position to be filled ASAP. If this is you first time in Korea you NEED to do an Embassy Interview in your home country. Unless you have done a previous E-2 you will need to do the interview. Do not be one of those people that get burned because they did not research.+

[austinmc86]

Say Kimchi is good

[SunDevil Dre]