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kingstonian
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Hello, I have been looking into working in Korea teaching English but am extremely confused about where to begin looking for a job.
I am a fresh university graduate so no certificate... would it be best to go through an agency or direct to employers?
Joe
ps. hope this is the right forum to post this in, thanks for any help |
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Skipperoo
Joined: 05 Jul 2010
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| Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2011 7:56 am Post subject: |
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Post your resume on Dave's Job Board and you'll get emails from about a dozen recruiters by the end of the day. They're the only realistic way for a newbie to find work.
There are a few other job boards out there too, but I forget the site names.
Protip: Every recruiter will ask you if you have your university documents in order - lie and say yes otherwise they'll likely not bother chasing you up any further.
Also get started on your FBI check/CBR as soon as possible to speed things along. |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2011 4:11 pm Post subject: Re: Where to begin |
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| kingstonian wrote: |
Hello, I have been looking into working in Korea teaching English but am extremely confused about where to begin looking for a job.
I am a fresh university graduate so no certificate... would it be best to go through an agency or direct to employers?
Joe
ps. hope this is the right forum to post this in, thanks for any help |
FIRST = READ the FAQs.
Second, get your documents in order (IF you are American this can take MONTHS).
Certified true copy of your degree with an apostille.
"National" criminal background check with an apostille.
(IF you are Canadian you need K-consulate certification instead of an apostille).
If you don't know what those are, GOOGLE.
When you are ready, read through the jobs listings and apply.
Recruiters are fine (you aren't likely to find a job in Korea without one).
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Wad
Joined: 19 Nov 2007
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| Posted: Tue Sep 13, 2011 5:54 am Post subject: Re: Where to begin |
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Certified true copy of your degree with an apostille.
(IF you are Canadian you need K-consulate certification instead of an apostille).
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How exactly do you go about getting your degree K-consulate certified in Canada if you are in Korea. Can the degree just be sent to the K-consulate and then returned to Korea by post or courier? Is there a fee for this service? I just re-newed my contract in and immigration have given me a year to get my degree certified, but no one seems to be able to tell me how to do this from Korea.
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Tue Sep 13, 2011 6:21 am Post subject: Re: Where to begin |
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| Wad wrote: |
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Certified true copy of your degree with an apostille.
(IF you are Canadian you need K-consulate certification instead of an apostille).
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How exactly do you go about getting your degree K-consulate certified in Canada if you are in Korea. Can the degree just be sent to the K-consulate and then returned to Korea by post or courier? Is there a fee for this service? I just re-newed my contract in and immigration have given me a year to get my degree certified, but no one seems to be able to tell me how to do this from Korea.
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Do you have anyone in Canada to assist with the legwork?
If yes, they take your degree to a notary and get a certified true copy made.
That is then sent to the Korean consulate (who has jurisdiction over the area where the certified copy was made) for certification. They will probably require a sealed transcript when they certify it. There is a small fee ($4.25 if memory serves me correctly).
It can also all be done by mail. It just takes a lot longer.
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Ice Tea
Joined: 23 Nov 2008
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| Posted: Tue Sep 13, 2011 7:02 am Post subject: |
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Jesus, so many hoops to jump through now to work in the Korea for the first time. Back in 2006, I called a recruiter and three weeks later I was on the job.
My advice for the OP: Coming to Korea as a newbie is an uphill struggle these days. Usually the best jobs are already taken and the one's no one wants get thrown to the recruiters and newbs. Other countries, China, Vietnam are looking good these days. |
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Wad
Joined: 19 Nov 2007
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| Posted: Tue Sep 13, 2011 9:39 am Post subject: Re: Where to begin |
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| ttompatz wrote: |
Do you have anyone in Canada to assist with the legwork?
If yes, they take your degree to a notary and get a certified true copy made.
That is then sent to the Korean consulate (who has jurisdiction over the area where the certified copy was made) for certification. They will probably require a sealed transcript when they certify it. There is a small fee ($4.25 if memory serves me correctly).
It can also all be done by mail. It just takes a lot longer.
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Thanks. Researched a little further and although you are correct there other items that must be included if sending through the mail. In addition it appears you need a photocopy of your passport, letter of permission for someone to act on your behalf (permission for notary I assume), money order, return self addressed envelope, and a copy of that person's I.D. card.
Immigration did tell me though, that a new RCMP check is not required for Canadians if you already submitted one a few years back, nor is an additional medical check.
Thanks again.
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Died By Bear
Joined: 13 Jul 2010
Location: On the big lake they call Gitche Gumee
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| Ice Tea wrote: |
Jesus, so many hoops to jump through now to work in the Korea for the first time. Back in 2006, I called a recruiter and three weeks later I was on the job.
My advice for the OP: Coming to Korea as a newbie is an uphill struggle these days. Usually the best jobs are already taken and the one's no one wants get thrown to the recruiters and newbs. Other countries, China, Vietnam are looking good these days. |
It was even better in 1995-6  |
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jeremysums
Joined: 08 Apr 2011
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| Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2011 12:15 pm Post subject: Re: Where to begin |
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Try recruiters.
| kingstonian wrote: |
Hello, I have been looking into working in Korea teaching English but am extremely confused about where to begin looking for a job.
I am a fresh university graduate so no certificate... would it be best to go through an agency or direct to employers?
Joe
ps. hope this is the right forum to post this in, thanks for any help |
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