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trubadour
Joined: 03 Nov 2006
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 Posted: Fri May 25, 2007 9:08 pm Post subject: EPIK can't do orientation |
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Am going through the application process for epik, then I see that hey say if you can't attend the orientation they won't process your application. However, they also say they are recruiting thoughout the year. Whats the deal?
Also, what do you need to do for the personal essay? |
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bosintang
Joined: 01 Dec 2003
Location: In the pot with the rest of the mutts
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| Posted: Fri May 25, 2007 9:12 pm Post subject: Re: EPIK can't do orientation |
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| trubadour wrote: |
Am going through the application process for epik, then I see that hey say if you can't attend the orientation they won't process your application. However, they also say they are recruiting thoughout the year. Whats the deal?
Also, what do you need to do for the personal essay? |
The Essay - just write a bunch of gobblygook about why you want to experience and work in Korea. Nobody is going to read it anyways.
The orientation is offered 2 or 3 times a year. You don't have to attend it right away, and could be possibly attending it a few months after you first start. |
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trubadour
Joined: 03 Nov 2006
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| Posted: Fri May 25, 2007 9:23 pm Post subject: |
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| cheers, bosintang. |
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Wondering
Joined: 23 May 2007
Location: Seoul
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Oh jeez...I didn't even think about orientation!!! I've been here a long time and have a full household of things that will need a home. I've also got dogs. I'm not living out of a suitcase and can't just plant myself in some random place for 2 weeks.  |
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paintman321
Joined: 14 Mar 2007
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| I got hired for October to replace someone who left. I never had any orientation so it can't be an absolute requirement. |
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Sody
Joined: 14 May 2006
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| Posted: Tue May 29, 2007 6:22 am Post subject: Re: EPIK can't do orientation |
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| trubadour wrote: |
Am going through the application process for epik, then I see that hey say if you can't attend the orientation they won't process your application. However, they also say they are recruiting thoughout the year. Whats the deal?
Also, what do you need to do for the personal essay? |
Once again Korean red tape BS. You don't have to attend orientations. I have known MANY teachers who came over to Korea with that condition in their contract who did not attend. I have known other teachers who negotiated to have it taken out of their contracts. It's a great way to meet other teachers though so I recommend it. However, if you are already set up nicely in Korea (eg. your second year here) then skip it for sure.
Sody |
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mrsquirrel
Joined: 13 Dec 2006
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| Posted: Tue May 29, 2007 1:22 pm Post subject: |
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COpy and paste somebody elses personal statement of teaching off the net.
No need to reinvent the wheel. |
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mr_scarlett
Joined: 12 Sep 2006
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| Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2007 12:32 pm Post subject: Chest X-rays |
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Hey people!
I am in the process of getting my medical examination for my epik application. Does anyone know if the actual chest x-ray scans have to be submitted or can the doc simply tic the box to say there are no problems?
Cheers |
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dogshed
Joined: 28 Apr 2006
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| Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2007 12:37 pm Post subject: Re: Chest X-rays |
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Hey people!
I am in the process of getting my medical examination for my epik application. Does anyone know if the actual chest x-ray scans have to be submitted or can the doc simply tic the box to say there are no problems?
Cheers |
Probably just tick the box. I kept asking my recruiter questions and told her I couldn't get an appointment until she told me I could get the exam in Korea.
So far I have not had the exam. |
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