Korean Job Discussion Forums

[abrown]

I am currently seeking a position in Korea teaching English as Foreign Language. For the most part, I have heard great things about Korea. However, it has come to my attention that African-Americans face obstacles when seeking employment in Korea.

Can some one please enlighten me to the difficulties I may face and what schools and/or agencies disregard race as hiring criteria?

Thanks

[Ya-ta Boy]

Some schools/hakwons just won't hire anything but a young good-looking white face, preferably a female.

However, others are quite happy to hire African-Americans.

Taking that into consideration, you may have to wait a bit longer than average to come across a job. But it is not at all impossible. Don't give up.

[John Henry]

Man, theres a thread about this already somewhere that lists some good leads. Don't quote me on it, but I think CDI might be a place ot look at.