Korean Job Discussion Forums

[rrose]

Hello everyone! I am new to this forum, so I apologize if I ask any questions that have been answered before.
I am truly curious how likely it would be for me to be hired.
Currently, I am a senior in college, and will graduate in December with a degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management. I plan to take an online TEFL class soon after graduation. I have 6 months experience as a teacher's assistant at an elementary school, and prior to that, I worked for a year as a science tutor for elementary aged students.

From what I was reading on some sites, it is preferred to have some practicum hours when taking the TEFL, but I was wondering if my job experience would make up for taking a strictly online course.

I should probably mention that I do not speak Korean, but I do want to learn. I am fluent in Spanish. I am a Hispanic female. I mention this because I don't know if that becomes a factor in the hiring process.

Thank you so much for your time!

[Aine1979]

If you hold a passport from the US, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand or South Africa, hold a degree in any subject and have no criminal background, you'll be eligible to work in Korea. TEFL is a requirement for public schools (unless you have a degree in education), but not for hagwons, although you may find it useful.

Race and ethnicity can be a factor when it comes to hagwons, as blonde haired North American females are seen as the ideal, but that doesn't mean you won't be able to find a job, it just may he slightly more difficult.

My degree is in nutrition and dietetics, I didn't have TEFL or any teaching experience, and I had no problem getting multiple job offers.

[rrose]

Thank you so much for your thorough response. I feel a little better about my situation. I will take your words into consideration as I move forward.

[Hokie21]

IMO an online TEFL isn't really going to help you out....either get a TEFL with classroom teaching or don't bother.

[bobibobbobbob]

Yea, you definitely have a chance. You have more qualifications than a lot of people. Korea hires a lot of people right out of school, so you don't need to worry about that. And any teaching experience is a plus.

[bobibobbobbob]

Yea, you definitely have a chance. You have more qualifications than a lot of people. Korea hires a lot of people right out of school, so you don't need to worry about that. And any teaching experience is a plus.

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