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Thu 23-Jun-05, 08:22 PM
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| Senior Guru   Join Date: Jun 2005 Nationality: Australian Occupation: English Teacher Location: 
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 |  sample Reference Letter I think everyone in this thread owes me a drink  I've attached the reference lettter (of course names have been changed). This is the exact same reference letter I used once.It will give you an idea of what to include and writing a reference letter. Let me know if you need further help. |
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Sat 25-Jun-05, 11:21 PM
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| ESL Newbie  Join Date: Jun 2005 Nationality: Oklahoma, USA Occupation: Teacher
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|  resume question Hello, The information here has been helpful to me as well - I am also shortly headed into the job hunt for a teaching position. I have heard different opinions about adding your picture to a resume - does anybody here have any thoughts about how a picture of yourself on your resume would either help or hinder? Thank you so much! |
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Sun 26-Jun-05, 02:41 AM
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| ESL Rookie  Join Date: Jun 2005 Nationality: USA Occupation: High School Teacher Location: 
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| In my experience most schools want a picture but when you attach it to your resume most of them can't see it. It is easier to send your resume then another attachment with your photo so that they can view it. |
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Sun 26-Jun-05, 08:35 AM
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| Senior Guru Join Date: Jun 2005 Nationality: Australian Occupation: English Teacher Location:
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| It's good to ad a picture to your resume if you are caucasian. Sorry to sound racist though.  If you are non-caucasian, then I suggest leaving the photo off as a school or recruiter may then just put your resume aside. |
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Tue 08-Nov-05, 05:35 PM
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| Moderator   Join Date: Jun 2005 Occupation: Head Teacher Location: 
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| Sad, but at times true! Most important thing with resumes is to keep them very brief. You need to entice the employer and if they like you they will surely contact you for more information.
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Wed 18-Jan-06, 09:02 AM
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| ESL Newbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location:
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|  help me does anyone know where i download realy good proffesional resume templates for free. i have had a look at the resume attached but it is similar to mine and i still havent had any hope at even getting to a interview. can anyone help me |
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Wed 18-Jan-06, 09:21 AM
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| Administrator   Join Date: May 2005 Nationality: American Occupation: Teacher Location:
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 | Resume sample Perhaps it's what you are also including in your resume that stops schools and recruiters contacting you. Only include things that are relevant to the job. If you are applying for a teaching job and already have 10 years experience, then don't highlight the fact that you worked as a part-time cleaner when you were 17 years old. Do you have a university degree? Many recruiters and schools wont even contact you if you don't have a university degree, no matter what format your resume is in.
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Wed 18-Jan-06, 05:36 PM
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| ESL Addict   Join Date: Aug 2005 Nationality: American Occupation: General Manager www.MilestoneGC.com Location: 
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| Be The Answer Best advice anyone ever gave me - "Be the Answer they are looking for." If you know what the school is looking for - and you should by looking over enough job ads that list requirements - then only put in what they are looking for. For instance, gfell had a great example about not putting in all the stuff that didn't matter - but I'll say you should go a step farther and ONLY put in what they want to hear. For me, I only say that I have a BA, that I'm TEFL certified, have nearly four years teaching experience IN CHINA, and have studied Chinese formally for one year. I do NOT list all the other jobs I have had before or even during the times I have worked in China if it does not fit what they are looking for. Be selective. What jumps out to them is the puzzle piece that fits perfectly - people pay for answers to problems; therefore, be the answer to their problem of needing a teacher.
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Wed 18-Jan-06, 07:14 PM
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| Administrator Join Date: May 2005 Nationality: American Occupation: Teacher Location:
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|  Resume writing tips Good suggestions Hypiereon! When applying for a teaching job, often you may not even need a resume. You can list in your email your qualifications, age (if it goes in your favour), availability, and what you have been up to during the last 12 months. They most probably will reply as they see your email as straight to the point and easy to digest. Once they reply to you, then they are more willing to reply after you have sent them your full resume, as a relationship already exists. If you are unsuccessful, then you can ask for their reasons so you know what NOT to do or write for the next job application. Tips for Applying an ESL Job
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