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gfell · Sat 28-Jun-08, 08:36 PM

Hi Guys,

Let me get right to the point.

Over the years at AAC we've received hundreds of resumes and photos of applicants looking to teach around the globe. I'm always dumb founded at some of the photos received with job applications.

Time and time again, 90% of photos received have been taken drinking at the bar, hugging a member of the opposite sex (yet to see same sex hugging), applicants with sweat pouring off them and half naked guys on the beach.

There's only one place to go from here, and it's down. Sure, these photos are great to look at, and do send me grinning from ear to ear, BUT, they are definitely not fitting for job applications.

So there you have it. Give the best impression you can. For men, wear a nice business shirt and tie, and women a blouse. Get a photo of yourself teaching in the classroom or with students around you.

Just doing this one thing will boost your chances of landing that dream job.

Best of luck. Any questions, just let me know.

gfell.

Sat 28-Jun-08, 08:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
gfell Administrator Join Date: May 2005 Nationality: American Occupation: Teacher Location: Posts: 654	Back to the Drawing Board - crazy bar shots in your job application Hi Guys, Let me get right to the point. Over the years at AAC we've received hundreds of resumes and photos of applicants looking to teach around the globe. I'm always dumb founded at some of the photos received with job applications. Time and time again, 90% of photos received have been taken drinking at the bar, hugging a member of the opposite sex (yet to see same sex hugging), applicants with sweat pouring off them and half naked guys on the beach. There's only one place to go from here, and it's down. Sure, these photos are great to look at, and do send me grinning from ear to ear, BUT, they are definitely not fitting for job applications. So there you have it. Give the best impression you can. For men, wear a nice business shirt and tie, and women a blouse. Get a photo of yourself teaching in the classroom or with students around you. Just doing this one thing will boost your chances of landing that dream job. Best of luck. Any questions, just let me know. gfell. __________________ English Teacher and Student Site Teach English and Study Abroad! Teaching Community at Teacher Forums ESL Teacher and Student Directory!