Korean Job Discussion Forums

[ESL Newbie]

Hi, and thanks to anyone who can help out and post some advice on this topic. I'm from Canada and I am trying to find a modest teaching position in South Korea, preferably Seoul. I'm trying to save money so I can travel through Asia and Europe....so I'm thinking I'd like to save some money while being abroad.
I'm really in this for the experience, so that's my first priority. I'm trying to find schools that will have a good staff, teachers etc. So my second priority is saving some money, but I plan to use the entire savings for the year on my trip through Asia/Europe. So I'm thinking that I should be alright with the minimum salary that's going around these days.
So I was wondering if people could post and discuss the differences in obtaining jobs while in home country OR obtaining jobs while in Korea. I know it would be best to be in Seoul to visit the actual schools, but is this necessary in order to find a good place to work???
I'm not worried about the cultural shock of moving to Korea....I'm more worried about getting dumped half way through the year and kicked out of my apartment..... I'm really just trying to get tips and experiences from the people on this forum....any help would be greatly appreciated.

[ttompatz]

[Hotpants]

If you are new to teaching and new to Korea, then probably your only chance is to get hired by a hagwon (private academy). As there are simply so many hagwons across Korea, you can't do much worse than pick a name from a hat. Chances are that you will have a moderate experience if you work hard in one of these places. As money and experience (cultural or work experience?) is your main concern, a hagwon will suffice for that. Just apply for anything of interest from the job boards from home and go for it. Just make sure that with any job, you MUST have the E-2 visa in your passport before you start working.

[Homer]

Tom as usual is right on target.

Follow his advice.

[Ya-ta Boy]

Given the current situation (before the 'apology') I think it would behoove you to choose a phrase other than "PLAN OF ATTACK".