Korean Job Discussion Forums

jodemas2 · Joined: 06 Dec 2006

Does anyone know anything about the Canadian recruiter, www.asknow.ca? I am considering having them get me my first Korean taching job.

Also, do you recommend using a recruiter or directly contacting schools? I have a US passport, advanced degree, and experience teaching English and other subjects to all ages in Mexico.

Mea · Joined: 24 Mar 2006

I'm looking for a job now too, and the opinion around here seems to be that recruiters are scum and can never be used, but others advise to just be very careful when you accept an offer, talk to current teachers, etc. Personally, I signed up with a few recruiters, but weeks have gone by without a single e-mail or phone call from a few of the "good" ones.

People always say to apply to schools rather than go through a recruiter, but I rarely see ads from schools for full-time jobs. If I do, they are usually for the big chains that have awful reps. So, I dunno. Maybe someone can suggest a better place to work? (I check Dave's and worknplay.co.kr every day).

Missile Command Kid · Joined: 17 Jul 2006 Location: Daegu

This might not apply to everybody, but worknplay won't even look at you if you've got a family. No idea why, as I've been here with my wife and two young kids for three months and have definitely been enjoying it.

Samantha · Joined: 20 Jul 2006 Location: Jinan-dong Hwaseong

I originally tried to come through Asknow.com and had several phone/email conversations with them. If you want to do junior high or higher classes I wouldn't work with them. They tend to contract with kindy and elementary hagwons or public elementaries.

the noodles · Joined: 27 Oct 2006

I'm using Footprint...

I heard they had quite a good rep... Anyone out there who agrees or disagrees?

Jesus this is tough country to get into. I'm having to call the UK to get my Uni to send me all of these flipping original copies.

Anyways

daz1979 · Joined: 29 Apr 2006 Location: Gangwon-Do

B-Teacher · Joined: 09 Nov 2006

I don't know about Asknow... but if your looking for a good recruiter, I went through English Teaching Korea (http://www.englishteachingkorea.com). The job's good and there was good support while I was setting up. Good luck!

hubba bubba · Joined: 24 Oct 2006

I used recruiters for both my positions. No complaints. Just understand it's their job to fill positions and collect cash. It's not their job to make sure you get into a "good school".