Korean Job Discussion Forums

[benblex]

i know there's already been a similar post on this from a few weeks ago: http://www.eslcafe.com/forums/korea/viewtopic.php?t=44944

but i never figured out exactly why schools ask for your original diploma. it's "standard procedure" but then why is it ok that you only send a COPY of your passport and a COPY of your transcripts?

is it really because they want it as collateral to hold you hostage if you decide to ditch them?

does everyone really hand their employer's their originals? i've read you should get a copy certified and stamped, whatever that really means. you can tell your new employer that you prefer to give them this copy instead of the original and they'll be ok with it?

[YoungLi]

Wow this question keeps coming up again and again. I still say the moderators should sticky this thread http://www.eslcafe.com/forums/korea/viewtopic.php?t=45956&start=0

OP you should have copies made of your original degree certificate. Take those copies to a Notary Public and have them signed and send them to a consulate for their official stamp. Some consulates require that you send them your original and some don't. Also, one person mentioned that she was able to get this same thing done at an American Embassy.... still not sure how that works.

Yeah it's "standard" for Korean employers to ask for your original and they use all kinds of reasons ... "we need it for immigration" is one good excuse I've heard. I still say if you are stupid enough to give them your original than you might as well kiss it good bye and get ready to order a dupicate copy from your university. Take some personal responsibility if you've done this people and you know who you are. It's your fault if you don't get your original back because you should have never given it to them in the first place. When westerners consistantly REFUSE to give them their original degree certificate these Korean employers will eventually catch on that the word is out and they'll realise their tactics just don't work anymore. Now I'm done ranting. I feel better now

[Grotto]

[Noureli]

One recruiter told me that the laws changed with immigration and all in Korea so they to see the original one. Finally 2 weeks later I signed with another school and they only asked for the notarized degree which you need an official transcript to get it notarized in Korean Consulate of Montreal. Never Never ever give anybody any type of an original degree.

[Grotto]

Noureli...youngli means giving up your diploma after your visa run is done.

But you are right on the money about not giving anyone any of your original documents...especially to KEEP

[YoungLi]

[Ya-ta Boy]

Actually, there are two reasons for them wanting the original.

One is to make sure you actually have a real one. Note the crack down lately.

Second is to hold you hostage. (The possibility of duplicates does not always register with some people.)