Korean Job Discussion Forums

CanadaCommando · Joined: 13 Feb 2004 Location: People's Republic of C.C.

Hey there. My buddy is interested in coming to Seoul to teach, but he has met some road blocks in that he is of Vietnamese descent. My buddy is Canadian born with no accent. Apparently, he has sent out several resumes with pics and has had alot of difficulty with responses after they see his pic.

Does anyone know of any jobs opening up that are racially non-discriminatory, or even a recruiter who is good at helping at these things? Any help would be much appreciated.

JAMZ · Joined: 18 May 2004 Location: Ori Station, Bundang

i am having the same problem... im born and raised in canada but i'm filipino and i've been finding that i get lots of offers until i send them my picture... after that my emails go unanswered. Mad

waterbaby · Joined: 01 Feb 2003 Location: Baking Gord a Cheescake pie

Here are some similarly themed threads from the FAQs that may be helpful...

Will I Have a Problem Finding a Job Because I am Not White?

Unfortunately, there's a very strong preferences by Directors for having a white face teaching English to students here in Korea. Lots of reasons why are discussed here. But don't be deterred, it might just take a little longer to find an employer who is not discriminating.

1. How Common is Discrimination?
2. Reasons Why Gyopos Aren't Hired?
3. Non White Teachers in Korea?
4. African American Teachers?
5. Caucasian Olnly?
6. Looking for Some Insight
7. Need info on Hagwons that hire non-caucasians