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kocchy
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 Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2007 5:11 pm Post subject: Coming to Seoul and looking for work |
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Hey, I'm going on holiday to Thailand soon and plan on getting an English teaching job in either Thailand, Tokyo or Seoul once I run out of money. As far as I'm aware the best place to save money would be in Korea, so this is probably going to be my main choice though I'm sure Thailand would be more fun..I'll see nearer the time...Anyway, my plan would be to get a cheap flight to Seoul and then look for work once there...
Has anyone tried this before and any tips or suggestions on the best way to go about it once there? I figure going over there is better as you can get a look at the apartment, work environment and meet other staff etc...so you're less likely to get a bum deal.
Also, is a copy of my degree and CV with references all that's needed for most employers?
Cheers. |
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TheUrbanMyth
Joined: 28 Jan 2003
Location: Retired
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| Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2007 7:56 pm Post subject: Re: Coming to Seoul and looking for work |
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| kocchy wrote: |
Hey, I'm going on holiday to Thailand soon and plan on getting an English teaching job in either Thailand, Tokyo or Seoul once I run out of money. As far as I'm aware the best place to save money would be in Korea, so this is probably going to be my main choice though I'm sure Thailand would be more fun..I'll see nearer the time...Anyway, my plan would be to get a cheap flight to Seoul and then look for work once there...
Has anyone tried this before and any tips or suggestions on the best way to go about it once there? I figure going over there is better as you can get a look at the apartment, work environment and meet other staff etc...so you're less likely to get a bum deal.
Also, is a copy of my degree and CV with references all that's needed for most employers?
Cheers. |
You need transcripts as well. |
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jinju
Joined: 22 Jan 2006
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| Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2007 7:58 pm Post subject: |
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| Will the trip to BKK include buying a diploma? And dont forget the transcripts |
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kocchy
Joined: 25 Jul 2006
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| Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2007 9:00 am Post subject: |
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| jinju wrote: |
| Will the trip to BKK include buying a diploma? And dont forget the transcripts |
Haha funny guy. NO I have a 2nd class with honours degree. Fanny!! |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2007 1:53 pm Post subject: |
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| kocchy wrote: |
| jinju wrote: |
| Will the trip to BKK include buying a diploma? And dont forget the transcripts |
Haha funny guy. NO I have a 2nd class with honours degree. Fanny!! |
To get a legal hakwon job here you will need:
Your ORIGINAL degrree or a Korean Consulate CERTIFIED copy of same.
Official university transcripts in a sealed University envelope.
Your resume.
copy of your passport information page
Passport style photos.
For public schools you will need the above list plus:
references
police check from your home country (many but not all public positions)
medical |
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Trumpcard
Joined: 24 Feb 2006
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| Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2007 6:36 pm Post subject: |
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| if u went to Tokyo, it takes TIME to get a job and don't expect to see your first paycheck for about 6 weeks... |
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kocchy
Joined: 25 Jul 2006
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| Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2007 9:39 am Post subject: |
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Probably a stupid question but I never went to my graduation ceremony and the only thing I received through the post was a certificate of my degree, what are the transcripts and do you get them from UK unis?
Also, as for Tokyo I was thinking of applying to NOVA online if I decide to go there. |
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kocchy
Joined: 25 Jul 2006
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| Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2007 11:13 am Post subject: |
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| kocchy wrote: |
Probably a stupid question but I never went to my graduation ceremony and the only thing I received through the post was a certificate of my degree, what are the transcripts and do you get them from UK unis?
Also, as for Tokyo I was thinking of applying to NOVA online if I decide to go there. |
Well contacted my uni and am getting transcripts sent....
Anyway, does anybody recommend or think its a bad idea to fly to Seoul with a bit of cash and look about for work? Or would you suggest applying online from Thailand? |
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