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[BigBlackEquus]

http://www.eslcafe.com/jobs/korea/index.cgi?read=17903

Am I reading this ad right? They want you to work about 20 hours per week, have "at least" an MA and 3 years of experience. All for the whopping sum of just over 15 million won per year???

How many foreign applicants do you think they'll get?:




Job Opportunity for English Proofreader to work at the Seoul Metropolitan Government

Qualifications:
General
English native speakers or Koreans who have lived in countries with English as the native language for 10 years or longer, have profound understanding of Korean Language and culture, and who fulfill one of the following conditions :

1. Have at least 3 years experience in proofreading, editing and other related areas, together with a masters degree acquired in a country where English is the primary spoken language.
2. Have at least 6 years experience in proofreading, editing and other related areas, together with a bachelors degree acquired in a country where English is the primary spoken language.

Job description:
1. Proofreading official documents and publications written in English
2. Support for international events and coordination with overseas cities
3. English education for public officials in charge of international cooperation at Seoul Metropolitan Government

Working Conditions
1. Work hours: no more than 20 hours a week (details will be negotiated when signing the contract)
2. Pay: 15,102,000 won ~ 18,516,000 won a year
3. Contract Period: one year

* In the case that the applicant chosen for the position can not begin or complete the contract, the runner-up can be automatically chosen for the position

Documentation
1. Completed application form
2. Resume
3. Cover letter
4. A copy of undergraduate and/or graduate diplomas
5. Copies of transcripts
6. Curriculum vitae
7. Any certificates regarding language skills
8. Two passport size color photos
9. Copies of Foreign Resident Registration Card or passport
10. 7,000 won for the application fee

Application Period : Nov 3th 2005 �� Nov 16th 2005
Application Place : International Cooperation Division
(work hours : 09:00-18:00 from Monday to Friday)

* Interview + Test Date : those applicants who are selected on the basis of the documents submitted will be notified on 11/22/05 to come in for a proofreading test and interview

* Please note that all documents submitted will not be returned.

* For further details, please contact : International Cooperation Division
- Tel : 3707-9365, 6321-4486

* The application form can be downloaded from the: ��
�?What's New�?board at
(in Korean) www.seoul.go.kr,
(in English) http://english.seoul.go.kr

[Wrench]

Yes sounds like they are stupid.

[Pyongshin Sangja]

Read it again. They want a Korean.

[hogwonguy1979]

how about the 7500 won application fee?

[BigBlackEquus]

[Pyongshin Sangja]

"Or Koreans" equals Koreans.

Any Korean can cheat their way to a US BA. They do all the time.

I see "profound knowledge of Korea" and a ridiculous wage.

That says Korean, maybe Gyopo. Same thing.

I also see a way to get something other than teacher on a resume.

That might be worth a little less per hour if you had a light schedule elsewhere.

[chiaa]

[Hollywoodaction]

Either way, there are very few competent Korean translators and proof readers who would work for that amount of money. Maybe they are hoping to get someone who needs a second job.

[BigBlackEquus]

[Wrench]

[rok_the-boat]

I like this part:

[BigBlackEquus]

Heck, I'm thinking of placing an ad for some really good looking fake job with great hours and excellent pay, then ask for a 7,000 won application fee. If enough people apply, I could make some serious dough!

[JongnoGuru]

[Pyongshin Sangja]

[JongnoGuru]

Jeez, PS. Are those questions from Quiz Nite at that Canadian Pub in the 'won, Rocky Mountain Pub? No, that wasn't it. Mountain People? No... Mountain Rock? Big Rock? Whatever. If so, then that seals it. Never gone, never will.