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[Ekolye]

Hello everyone,

I have been reading up on anything and everything about working in Korea. I have a few questons which I hope somebody can answer. I know I need to revamp my resume to focus on my teaching experience, which I lack. My last two career attempts were Chartered Accounting and Life Insurance Sales, both rather boring flops to me. Thus, I am using a Functional Resume to highlight any skills I can wean from my previous jobs/volunteer experience.

Now my first question is should I list both my degrees, a B.Sc. (Environmental Science Major) and a B.Comm. (Accounting Major), on my resume? Also if I have 2 degrees listed does that mean I need to get both notarized by the Korean Consulate? If I should list only one, is it worth it to list the newer one (B.Comm.) or the older one (B.Sc.)?

Second, as for references do I include a list with their phone numbers/emails or do I actually get hardcopy letters from each of them and attach them to my cover letter/resume?

Oh, I should mention I am trying to get in contact with a couple recruiters, though I am also trying to find something worthwhile on my own. I am already aware that getting a job from overseas is a major crapshoot, but I am willing to risk this. I do have a contact in Bundang who could probably scout out a possible school before I get there.

[kprrok]

References? Don't even bother. Just put: "Available upon request." I've never heard of someone actually checking the references. 2 Degrees? Honestly, if you want to be perfectly honest, list both. But if you just want a job, list the Communications one only. Unless you're trying for a job at the university level, then it might help to list both. If you're going to be stuck in a hagwon, most likely, they won't care if you have 20 degrees, as long as you have one and you're a native English speaker and you look "normal".

KPRROK

[Saxiif]

[prosodic]

[Ekolye]

Ok thanks for the heads up, one degree it is. I guess my TESOL employment guide is for non hakwon jobs. Well, time to go find a job (man are there some bad ones out there) and see you all in Korea soon (well the ones still there).

[Saxiif]

[Zenpickle]

[mindmetoo]

[prosodic]

[Ekolye]

Sorry I should clarify a few things. First, my B.Comm. is a Bachelor of Commerce. Second, I didn't even stay till the UFE, I started in a CA firm and realized how boring auditing and taxation would be for 30 years of my life. Plus who wants to sit in a cubicle all day? I also made my decision when Enron and other fiascos were prime time. Then I figured I wanted a job with more people contact. Hence the attempt at life insurance sales, but hey you need to be manipulative of people to make the sales. This wasn't for me either, I didn't like selling to the suckers. Though with the arrogant pompous son of a *beeps*, it was fun to put them into place. A few relatives and friends have told me I should be a teacher, with my patience and creativity. Already having 2 degrees, I will not go back for a third. The debt incurred for it, and the resulting paper wall hangings can only collect so much dust. Now I am here and looking to teach ESL class in Korea.

Well I can see the rumors now, that I am a stressed out, especially ugly, Communications major Chartered Accountant with an American passport looking to land a job.