Korean Job Discussion Forums

nicejewishgirlxoxo · Joined: 24 Apr 2014

Hello,

I'm a recent graduate from a UC school and getting ready to teach English in Korea.
After scouring through many forums, it seems like gyopos have a big disadvantage landing teaching jobs in Korea?

I'm also fluent (not perfect) in speaking Korean.
Some forums were saying that you should not tell your employers that you speak Korean? because they will dump extra work on you, think that you will speak to your students in Korean, etc. etc.

I would like your feedback from personal experience/friends' experiences.

Also.. is it wise to start applying for jobs once you've compiled all the documents for the visa? or can I start applying now? I have everything except for my background check and apostilled diploma..

THANKS Smile

Rutherford · Joined: 31 Jul 2007

Are you getting an F visa or E2 visa?

You're young and female which will help you get a job, but if you're applying as an E2 visa you will also be competing against all the other young females, some of whom are blonde.

With an F visa you can create a career for yourself and change jobs when better opportunities become available. You will also be easier to hire and can work multiple part time jobs. You're not going to be able to hide the fact that you're a kyopo and speak Korean so use it to your advantage.

Stan Rogers · Joined: 20 Aug 2010

I'm sorry for asking but, are you pretty? Many Korean employers are very superficial types. They like hotties on the jobsite. They say it raises morale among the men.

andrewchon · Posted: Sun May 04, 2014 3:41 am Post subject:

You ought to be doing less 'looking' and doing more 'applying' for jobs. What if it is 'hard' to get jobs? Give up? Laughing

If you're afraid of getting hurt, then get used to it. There's a world of hurt waiting for you in Korea. Cool

alistaircandlin · Joined: 24 Sep 2004 Location: Seoul

There were at least two Korean-American / Korean-Kiwi teachers working at Gangnam public schools from 2010-2012, as a I remember. I also knew another Korean-American teacher who was with SMOE.

I think you need two years' experience and a CELTA — or something similar — to work through Gangnam district office, or with SMOE.

RangerMcGreggor · Joined: 12 Jan 2011 Location: Somewhere in Korea

If you have an F4 visa it will help quiet a bit and mitigate some disadvanteges since it'll open certain doors for you