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Have you ever cold call a school about openings?

 
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Quack Addict



Joined: 31 Mar 2008
Location: Seoul

PostPosted: Tue Sep 27, 2011 7:59 pm    Post subject: Have you ever cold call a school about openings? Reply with quote

I need a new school next year. I want to stay in my area. There are a bunch of other schools around here. What would be the best way to contact these places and inquire about an opening or interview?
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furtakk



Joined: 02 Jun 2009

PostPosted: Tue Sep 27, 2011 9:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Your best bet is to just walk in during school hours and ask. I think phoning is a little less likely to produce positive responses. Maybe a little strange, but if they're looking for someone you will be making there life really easy.
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jammo



Joined: 12 Dec 2008

PostPosted: Tue Sep 27, 2011 9:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I second this. my second job was found by doing exactly that
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ttompatz



Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea

PostPosted: Tue Sep 27, 2011 11:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Cold call. 10 schools and you will get some interviews.

25 and you will get a job.

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Quack Addict



Joined: 31 Mar 2008
Location: Seoul

PostPosted: Wed Sep 28, 2011 7:31 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks for the input. Cheers.
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jeremysums



Joined: 08 Apr 2011

PostPosted: Fri Oct 07, 2011 1:15 pm    Post subject: Re: Have you ever cold call a school about openings? Reply with quote

I prefer just to walk in and ask, show that you want a job. Plus you can create a good first impression on how you dress. But calling to ask wouldn't hurt, rather than do nothing. Be proactive.

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I need a new school next year. I want to stay in my area. There are a bunch of other schools around here. What would be the best way to contact these places and inquire about an opening or interview?
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Hotpants



Joined: 27 Jan 2006

PostPosted: Sat Oct 08, 2011 10:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

If you've got a chance to go see a school in person, you'd be foolhardy not to go around prospective places instead of just phoning.

Dress well, go armed with an impressive resume, business cards, and if you have any video demo of your classes/any educational presentations or publications, take something like an iPad along as well so that you can show people. Smile a lot, and with the schools you like the look of, insist on setting up an appointment with the person who has the hiring power.
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jamesd



Joined: 15 Aug 2011
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PostPosted: Sat Oct 08, 2011 10:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Try to get know some people working there first and get the inside scoop first before knocking on the doors.
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PatrickGHBusan



Joined: 24 Jun 2008
Location: Busan (1997-2008) Canada 2008 -

PostPosted: Sun Oct 09, 2011 3:07 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Calling is an option but going in person and asking to meet the director there is smarter.

Dress up, bring your documents and go out there.
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morningsoju



Joined: 20 Aug 2011
Location: Seoul, Korea

PostPosted: Mon Oct 10, 2011 9:09 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

why don't you call first, and if they have something available, then do a walk in?? unless all the schools are really close to each, then i guess it wouldnt matter...
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