how early to apply - ESL Teaching

laurie bool · Fri 10-Jun-05, 10:24 AM

Am looking to teach English in Korea from around October this year. Should I start applying now or wait til the date gets closer?

Tired Teacher · Fri 10-Jun-05, 10:25 AM

Still a bit early. I would start applying about 6 weeks prior.

Margy · Fri 10-Jun-05, 10:27 AM

Yep, I agree. Actually, if you really want to know, you can apply from 1 week before. There are always schools and recruiters will to take you on asap.

tonelir · Fri 09-Dec-05, 09:25 PM

There are always teaching jobs on offer in Asian countries. Big demand for English teachers. Best to wait til you arrive to the country as this is the most productive.

Sure, you can apply beforehand, but really not necessary unless you are going for the pretigious university jobs etc.

kmossman · Sun 09-Jul-06, 10:07 PM

I suggest looking early - the earlier you start the better chance you have of finding a good position. if you rush, you might rush into something unpleasant.

Do you have ALL your papers? Are they all SCANNED into jpeg form?
You also need a copy of your transcript - left unopened - as mailed by your university.

6 to 8 weeks is fine for the peak period in March, but like I said...............

BTW, uni jobs usually go to MA/PhD holders, and are often advertised 6 months in advance

Fri 10-Jun-05, 10:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
laurie bool ESL Newbie Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1	how early to apply Am looking to teach English in Korea from around October this year. Should I start applying now or wait til the date gets closer?

Sun 09-Jul-06, 10:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
kmossman ESL Rookie Join Date: Jul 2006 Nationality: Canadian Occupation: teaching! Location: Posts: 17	6 to 8 weeks before I suggest looking early - the earlier you start the better chance you have of finding a good position. if you rush, you might rush into something unpleasant. Do you have ALL your papers? Are they all SCANNED into jpeg form? You also need a copy of your transcript - left unopened - as mailed by your university. 6 to 8 weeks is fine for the peak period in March, but like I said............... BTW, uni jobs usually go to MA/PhD holders, and are often advertised 6 months in advance

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Fri 10-Jun-05, 10:25 AM	#2 (permalink)
Tired Teacher ESL Rookie Join Date: Jun 2005 Occupation: ESL Teacher Location: Posts: 17	Still a bit early. I would start applying about 6 weeks prior.

Fri 10-Jun-05, 10:27 AM	#3 (permalink)
Margy Senior Guru Join Date: Jun 2005 Nationality: Australian Occupation: English Teacher Location: Posts: 106	Yep, I agree. Actually, if you really want to know, you can apply from 1 week before. There are always schools and recruiters will to take you on asap.

Fri 09-Dec-05, 09:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
tonelir ESL Rookie Join Date: Jun 2005 Occupation: English Teacher Location: Posts: 16	There are always teaching jobs on offer in Asian countries. Big demand for English teachers. Best to wait til you arrive to the country as this is the most productive. Sure, you can apply beforehand, but really not necessary unless you are going for the pretigious university jobs etc.

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