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Wangddaddy
Joined: 06 Jan 2007
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 Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2012 10:24 pm Post subject: Finding a job on foot efficiently? |
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| At the moment, I'm in Korea looking for a job. In addition to contacting agencies, I'm planning to visit schools to see if they have any positions available. Since there are a lot of schools out there, and most of them aren't hiring, how do I do this efficiently? What kinds of schools/neighborhoods should I concentrate on? Which ones should I not even bother with? For what it's worth, my Korean is OK, but not great, so I think I'd get better results going to schools directly instead of calling them. |
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YTMND
Joined: 16 Jan 2012
Location: You're the man now dog!!
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| Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2012 12:03 am Post subject: Re: Finding a job on foot efficiently? |
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| Wangddaddy wrote: |
| At the moment, I'm in Korea looking for a job. In addition to contacting agencies, I'm planning to visit schools to see if they have any positions available. Since there are a lot of schools out there, and most of them aren't hiring, how do I do this efficiently? What kinds of schools/neighborhoods should I concentrate on? Which ones should I not even bother with? For what it's worth, my Korean is OK, but not great, so I think I'd get better results going to schools directly instead of calling them. |
Do you have your documents? (Pretend I am a recruiter)
ME DON'T SPEAK FURTHER TILL YOU HAVE DOCUMENTS IN HAND. |
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Wangddaddy
Joined: 06 Jan 2007
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| Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2012 12:13 am Post subject: Re: Finding a job on foot efficiently? |
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| YTMND wrote: |
| Wangddaddy wrote: |
| At the moment, I'm in Korea looking for a job. In addition to contacting agencies, I'm planning to visit schools to see if they have any positions available. Since there are a lot of schools out there, and most of them aren't hiring, how do I do this efficiently? What kinds of schools/neighborhoods should I concentrate on? Which ones should I not even bother with? For what it's worth, my Korean is OK, but not great, so I think I'd get better results going to schools directly instead of calling them. |
Do you have your documents? (Pretend I am a recruiter)
ME DON'T SPEAK FURTHER TILL YOU HAVE DOCUMENTS IN HAND. |
(In my best interview voice) Yes, I have them all ready and with me. |
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YTMND
Joined: 16 Jan 2012
Location: You're the man now dog!!
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| Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2012 12:32 am Post subject: Re: Finding a job on foot efficiently? |
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| Wangddaddy wrote: |
| YTMND wrote: |
| Wangddaddy wrote: |
| At the moment, I'm in Korea looking for a job. In addition to contacting agencies, I'm planning to visit schools to see if they have any positions available. Since there are a lot of schools out there, and most of them aren't hiring, how do I do this efficiently? What kinds of schools/neighborhoods should I concentrate on? Which ones should I not even bother with? For what it's worth, my Korean is OK, but not great, so I think I'd get better results going to schools directly instead of calling them. |
Do you have your documents? (Pretend I am a recruiter)
ME DON'T SPEAK FURTHER TILL YOU HAVE DOCUMENTS IN HAND. |
(In my best interview voice) Yes, I have them all ready and with me. |
1. C-O-N-T-A-C-T ______A______R-E-C-R-U-I-T-E-R
2. C-O-N-T-A-C-T______A-N-O-T-H-E-R______R-E-C-R-U-I-T-E-R
3. T-R-Y______T-R-Y______A-G-A-I-N |
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young_clinton
Joined: 09 Sep 2009
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| Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2012 3:27 am Post subject: Re: Finding a job on foot efficiently? |
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| YTMND wrote: |
| Wangddaddy wrote: |
| At the moment, I'm in Korea looking for a job. In addition to contacting agencies, I'm planning to visit schools to see if they have any positions available. Since there are a lot of schools out there, and most of them aren't hiring, how do I do this efficiently? What kinds of schools/neighborhoods should I concentrate on? Which ones should I not even bother with? For what it's worth, my Korean is OK, but not great, so I think I'd get better results going to schools directly instead of calling them. |
Do you have your documents? (Pretend I am a recruiter)
ME DON'T SPEAK FURTHER TILL YOU HAVE DOCUMENTS IN HAND. |
There is nothing a recruiter can do for you until the documents are ready. Everybody knows this can take a long time. They can't hold jobs for you and lose money. There is just no way. Schools won't do it either. |
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Skippy
Joined: 18 Jan 2003
Location: Daejeon
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| Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2012 4:51 am Post subject: |
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Bit lazy and busy now.
One problem with walking in and applying is - the counter staff. When I walked into most places were either busy so no manager or head teacher to talk to sometimes. Before I can get to them, I had to deal with counter staff. Counter staff many times have limited or no English ability. So expect them to shurg shoulders or try and get rid of you.
Maybe more later.
The other OPS are correct unless you have paperwork ready, many schools will ignore you. So stress it when you apply. Let them now you are a simple hire. Plus they can save on recruiters fee and maybe even plane ticket.
Good Luck.
edited for stupid mistakes and too think I am an English teacher.
Last edited by Skippy on Sun Sep 30, 2012 1:58 am; edited 1 time in total |
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litebear
Joined: 12 Sep 2009
Location: Holland
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| Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2012 3:41 am Post subject: |
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| Skippy wrote: |
Bit lazy and busy now.
One problem with walking in and applying is - The counter staff. When I walked in most places where either busy so not manager or head teacher to talk to sometimes. Before I got to them, I had to deal with counter staff. Counter staff many times have limited or no Korean a ability. So expect them to shurg shoulders or try and get rid of you.
Maybe more later.
The other OPS are correct unless you have paperwork ready, many schools will ignore you. So stress it when you apply. Let them now you are a simple hire. Plus they can save on Recruiters fee and maybe even plane ticket.
Good Luck. |
Guess you meant 'English' here.[/u] |
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jammo
Joined: 12 Dec 2008
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| Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2012 6:55 am Post subject: |
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I got my second job this way.
Walk in, ask for someone that speaks English and give them your CV. wear a suit.
Worked for me. I had a job the same day
Good luck! |
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