Korean Job Discussion Forums

[kelly]

I'm trying to get my stuff together to start applying for decent jobs after being in a hagwon for two years, and I'm just wondering about the letters of recommendation that universities are looking for. I can easily get them from schools back home, but seeing as I was working in the same school here for two years would it be an idea to get one from there? Also when asking for a letter of recommendation should I ask the manager to write one, or should I maybe just write one up myself along the usual lines and ask him to sign it?? Any advice would be greatly appreciated as I really have no clue, as to whether they want two employment references or one character reference and one employment reference.Thanks in advance.

[FUBAR]

You have two options. Write your reference letter in English and get the director to sign it. Or get the director to write up in Korean.

In my case, I would write one up myself. That way the letter includes everything that you want in it. Asking the director to write an unscripted letter of recommendation could be disasterous.

[inkoreaforgood]

[sadsac]

Write your own letter and have the boss sign and stamp it. It is a much safer path to take.

[kelly]

Thanks guys I really appreciate it.

[kelly]

I was just reading through some of the University job advertisements, where they are looking for the original references signed and sealed....ok now is that not asking for a little too much? I want to apply for more than one job and don't think that I can get my hands on more than one reference from each employer....whats the deal with that!!