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Banana_Man
Joined: 01 Mar 2010
Location: Busan
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| Hi, anyone have any advice on how to get a CRC from the UK whilst in Korea? Thanks in advance for any help. |
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caharrison
Joined: 03 Apr 2010
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| Posted: Sun May 16, 2010 4:59 pm Post subject: Franchise vs. Non-Franchise |
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I've been offered a job with COREM in Busan. Does anybody have any experience with this franchise?
Also, I was wondering what the pros and cons are of working for a franchise vs. a non-franchise hakwon?
Thanks. |
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smeggysmeg
Joined: 02 Jun 2009
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| Posted: Mon May 24, 2010 4:21 am Post subject: Re: Franchise vs. Non-Franchise |
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| caharrison wrote: |
I've been offered a job with COREM in Busan. Does anybody have any experience with this franchise?
Also, I was wondering what the pros and cons are of working for a franchise vs. a non-franchise hakwon?
Thanks. |
I work at a COREM, and I can say that they're generally honest, the accommodations are livable(four solid walls, AC, fridge, stove, TV, bed, etc.), pay comes in on time, and everyone I've known has walked away with everything they were promised.
When it comes to the basics, they are completely reliable.
There are definitely better schools out there, in terms of having the best accommodations and work hours, but there are also many worse ones; COREM is a safe choice.
Things can vary from branch to branch, but those things would be nothing more than accommodations, which depends on the neighborhood of the school, and hours, which depends on student load(but always under the contract maximum). |
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panthermodern
Joined: 08 Feb 2003
Location: Taxronto
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| Posted: Fri May 28, 2010 8:39 pm Post subject: |
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I helped someone yesterday!
Crazy is it not?
CYA |
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charleschiliang
Joined: 22 Jul 2010
Location: Cheonan
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| Posted: Sun Aug 01, 2010 3:31 am Post subject: |
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| its looks like i might be teaching within the next 2 months in korea. i'm 22 and 1st time living on my own. right now my biggest gripe is choosing a location. the recruiter is pressuring me for small ~10 000 towns/villages but i've so far read many horror stories about small korean towns on this board. Is this really true and should I insist on the cities? |
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natalia930
Joined: 02 Aug 2010
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| Posted: Wed Oct 20, 2010 7:47 am Post subject: cover letter/resume |
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Anyone here be willing to look over my cover letter/resume? I'd just PM a couple people but I haven't written enough posts to do that yet. I'm looking to work at a hagwon, I've got some teaching experience as I've been doing environmental ed for a couple seasons now...I kind of wonder if I'm going to be overselling myself since it seems like a lot of people here talk about not getting hired for being OVERQUALIFIED...although in my case I don't have english teaching experience so maybe its ok?
Thanks in advance!
Natalia |
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Korussian
Joined: 15 Sep 2007
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| Posted: Sat Dec 11, 2010 6:48 pm Post subject: Re: Thank you to everyone who offered the chance to PM |
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| SaratheSlytherin wrote: |
The search feature for Dave's forums is a little fritzy - sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. If you're looking for answers to a common question, something like, "What should I pack?" try typing that into the google search for Dave's -- you should find a few threads with answers. I'll paste the address for the search tool, but I'm not sure if it will display -- in case you need to find it yourself, just google "Google Dave's ESL cafe" and you should find it.
http://www.google.com/cse/home?cx=006359271486458796786:_ooozypbm6u |
Easier to remember: searchESLCafe.com |
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Crazy KC
Joined: 09 Feb 2011
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| Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2011 5:02 pm Post subject: Korvia Consulting |
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| I am applying to GEPIK through Korvia consulting. I can't seem to find to much information on the company, does anyone have any personal experience with them or recommend them? |
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Korussian
Joined: 15 Sep 2007
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| Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2011 5:11 pm Post subject: Re: Korvia Consulting |
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| I am applying to GEPIK through Korvia consulting. I can't seem to find to much information on the company, does anyone have any personal experience with them or recommend them? |
Korvia's definitely one of the bigger players, and they have a generally positive reputation as far as recruiters go. You can do a lot worse than Korvia, but, as always, you should cast a wide net: contact as many recruiters as possible, determine which ones are offering the best gigs, and then *only* apply to GEPIK through one recruiter, lest your application be trashed.
Korvia know the GEPIK application process well, and will walk you through it. Just remember: a recruiter is your connection to an employer, not your friend. In case of trouble, they'll drop you as suddenly as the end of this sente
Just try: http://korvia.searchESLCafe.com for tons of results ;) |
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Schwettyblls
Joined: 25 Feb 2011
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| Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2011 10:12 am Post subject: Recon in April |
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Hi all- I don't think I'm eligible for the pm yet as I just joined, but would love to be contacted by email ([email protected]) for any advice
I�m an attorney that is considering moving to Seoul for a year to study Korean at Sogang or Yonsei University starting in the Fall, and was thinking that I�d also like to get a part-time job teaching or private tutoring. Before making the move, I intend to visit in April for a week or two to make sure that I can handle breathing there (I have mild asthma). I was thinking that I could also get a jumpstart on finding a job, and trying to get interviews with schools for the fall. Do you think this is a wise use of my time in April or should I just wait to start a job search in the Fall once I�ve made the move? If it is a good idea to start in April, where and how should I start looking? Although I�ve searched the website, I was unable to find a current list of good hagwons and schools to hit up.
Other factors: I�m a Korean American woman in her late 30s (young-looking tho � seriously ☺) � how difficult will it be for me to land such a gig?
Would love you advice and suggestions. Thanks. |
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tesol traveler
Joined: 05 Jul 2011
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| Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2011 11:04 am Post subject: |
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Is there anyone out there still willing to help via PM or email (as I'm not high enough count to post PMs). Curious about a number of things from the 'superficial' like:
- how do you like where you live?
- what are apartments like?
- how hard is it to get something like boneless / chicken breasts or pasta for cooking?
- where 's a good place to live if I'm nearly 40 years old and enjoy hiking?
to the more important like:
- what pitfalls are there to look out for?
- how reliable is EPIK?
I'm slowly combing through the FAQs, so I know some of this will be answered there, but having a brain to pick would be nice. |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2011 3:36 pm Post subject: Re: Recon in April |
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| Schwettyblls wrote: |
Hi all- I don't think I'm eligible for the pm yet as I just joined, but would love to be contacted by email ([email protected]) for any advice
I�m an attorney that is considering moving to Seoul for a year to study Korean at Sogang or Yonsei University starting in the Fall, and was thinking that I�d also like to get a part-time job teaching or private tutoring. Before making the move, I intend to visit in April for a week or two to make sure that I can handle breathing there (I have mild asthma). I was thinking that I could also get a jumpstart on finding a job, and trying to get interviews with schools for the fall. Do you think this is a wise use of my time in April or should I just wait to start a job search in the Fall once I�ve made the move? If it is a good idea to start in April, where and how should I start looking? Although I�ve searched the website, I was unable to find a current list of good hagwons and schools to hit up.
Other factors: I�m a Korean American woman in her late 30s (young-looking tho � seriously ☺) � how difficult will it be for me to land such a gig?
Would love you advice and suggestions. Thanks. |
It all depends on your visa class.
If you are F4 then there is no problem working and taking part-time work teaching English in the evenings at a hagwan.
If you are on a "D" visa (for language studies) then you won't legally be able to teach or tutor but you will get offered chances to do both.
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smartus
Joined: 12 Aug 2011
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| Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2011 2:10 am Post subject: Non-native speaker, chances to get visa (E7?) |
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Hi,
I am considering a change of my career. After spending six years in IT, the part I enjoy the most is teaching my junior programmers. I also moved to Asia (not in Korea yet) and I intend to stay here. I don't have any teaching qualifications, but getting e.g. CELTA should not be a problem for me.
Unfortunately, I don't have "the right passport" so E2 is out of question (maybe if there is a company that needs Czech language teacher, but I haven't found one). Is there any chance of getting another visa like E7? I don't mind teaching children P.E. in English, or doing a special tutoring in IT (in English). I don't mind starting in a small village as long as I can get some experience and of course the visa. I have little to no accent and I scored 8.5 in IELTS.
My question is, whether it is possible for me to teach in Korea legally or not. Not considering marrying a Korean. If anybody knows a successful case, please let me know. Or if there is a better place to ask on this forum, just point me there.
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2011 7:23 am Post subject: Re: Non-native speaker, chances to get visa (E7?) |
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| smartus wrote: |
Hi,
I am considering a change of my career. After spending six years in IT, the part I enjoy the most is teaching my junior programmers. I also moved to Asia (not in Korea yet) and I intend to stay here. I don't have any teaching qualifications, but getting e.g. CELTA should not be a problem for me.
Unfortunately, I don't have "the right passport" so E2 is out of question (maybe if there is a company that needs Czech language teacher, but I haven't found one). Is there any chance of getting another visa like E7? I don't mind teaching children P.E. in English, or doing a special tutoring in IT (in English). I don't mind starting in a small village as long as I can get some experience and of course the visa. I have little to no accent and I scored 8.5 in IELTS.
My question is, whether it is possible for me to teach in Korea legally or not. Not considering marrying a Korean. If anybody knows a successful case, please let me know. Or if there is a better place to ask on this forum, just point me there.
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Unless you are a certified/licensed teacher there is no chance of your teaching in Korea (E7) and you are already aware that you have no chance of an E2 as an English teacher.
IF you hold an advanced degree (M.Sc,/PhD) and several years of experience to match it there is a chance of teaching in Korea (E1 - visiting professor) or obtain a job in your field of expertise (E7 specialist).
Last choice is pick another country.
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smartus
Joined: 12 Aug 2011
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| Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2011 8:12 pm Post subject: Re: Non-native speaker, chances to get visa (E7?) |
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| ttompatz wrote: |
| smartus wrote: |
Hi,
I am considering a change of my career. After spending six years in IT, the part I enjoy the most is teaching my junior programmers. I also moved to Asia (not in Korea yet) and I intend to stay here. I don't have any teaching qualifications, but getting e.g. CELTA should not be a problem for me.
Unfortunately, I don't have "the right passport" so E2 is out of question (maybe if there is a company that needs Czech language teacher, but I haven't found one). Is there any chance of getting another visa like E7? I don't mind teaching children P.E. in English, or doing a special tutoring in IT (in English). I don't mind starting in a small village as long as I can get some experience and of course the visa. I have little to no accent and I scored 8.5 in IELTS.
My question is, whether it is possible for me to teach in Korea legally or not. Not considering marrying a Korean. If anybody knows a successful case, please let me know. Or if there is a better place to ask on this forum, just point me there.
Thanks |
Unless you are a certified/licensed teacher there is no chance of your teaching in Korea (E7) and you are already aware that you have no chance of an E2 as an English teacher.
IF you hold an advanced degree (M.Sc,/PhD) and several years of experience to match it there is a chance of teaching in Korea (E1 - visiting professor) or obtain a job in your field of expertise (E7 specialist).
Last choice is pick another country.
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Thanks, it means there is a chance. I hold MSc in Computer Science with six years of experience. I am going to check E1 and E7 possibilities. I suppose E7 will be easier with no teaching qualification. I am trying other countries as well. |
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