Due to certain conditions (work/location) I wont be able to get my license until around March. Which means i'll be looking for a job in mid March through May/June.
As a newb coupled with trying to find a job so late I have pretty much conditioned my mind for getting some crap tier 3 school. If I can find a job at all.
Aiming for a school in Latin America, Middle East, or South East Asia.
Advice, comments, or suggestions much appreciated.
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- Mon Nov 11, 2013 2:37 am
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Getting a job late in the hiring season as a newb
- Replies: 18
- Views: 22466
- Mon Oct 14, 2013 10:14 pm
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Does having a minor or a major matter if you are certified?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6763
- Mon Oct 14, 2013 10:12 pm
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Potential first time IS teacher looking for advice
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6467
- Mon Oct 14, 2013 12:48 am
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Potential first time IS teacher looking for advice
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6467
just guessing / speculating but,
you seem like a fairly solid candidate. as always the most important thing is experience which you have. not having an edu degree shouldnt be an issue esp considering holding degrees in hard sciences for which you teach.
the negatives i see is obviously no international experience and IB to be precise.
another negative is you dont have connections in Japan or WE.
still possible to get a job in said places, but id imagine it wouldnt be something you should bank on.
obviously applying to all the agencies and going to the fairs will increase your chances.
you seem like a fairly solid candidate. as always the most important thing is experience which you have. not having an edu degree shouldnt be an issue esp considering holding degrees in hard sciences for which you teach.
the negatives i see is obviously no international experience and IB to be precise.
another negative is you dont have connections in Japan or WE.
still possible to get a job in said places, but id imagine it wouldnt be something you should bank on.
obviously applying to all the agencies and going to the fairs will increase your chances.
- Fri Oct 11, 2013 3:14 am
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Savings potential ISKL
- Replies: 8
- Views: 15646
- Fri Oct 04, 2013 12:29 am
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Going from TEFL to international schools
- Replies: 13
- Views: 36644
[quote="oldmanCHAN"]I think the only practical idea of the ones Calipro mentioned is having connections. You can't kill the interview or take a job at a lower tier school/undesired location if the recruiter filters you out because of what they see on paper credential-wise.
If you want to market yourself more effectively on paper you need to apply for related jobs or get a related degree. This is a competition after all. However, if you do get yourself into a school, teaching whatever, you could apply for what you want internally.[/quote]
Killing the interview was under the impression that you get an interview to begin with. Obviously lacking experience and related degrees will mean less interview opportunities.
However, you should get atleast one, in which case you need to "kill it".
If you want to market yourself more effectively on paper you need to apply for related jobs or get a related degree. This is a competition after all. However, if you do get yourself into a school, teaching whatever, you could apply for what you want internally.[/quote]
Killing the interview was under the impression that you get an interview to begin with. Obviously lacking experience and related degrees will mean less interview opportunities.
However, you should get atleast one, in which case you need to "kill it".
- Fri Sep 27, 2013 7:59 pm
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Going from TEFL to international schools
- Replies: 13
- Views: 36644
[quote="oldmanCHAN"]How will you market yourself for physics if you have a degree in psychology and a TEFL on paper?[/quote]
You can only do so much without experience or a related degree. So when it comes to getting that first job.....
1) Kill the interview
2) Take job in lower tier school and/or undesirable location
3) Use connections
4) Get lucky
You can only do so much without experience or a related degree. So when it comes to getting that first job.....
1) Kill the interview
2) Take job in lower tier school and/or undesirable location
3) Use connections
4) Get lucky
- Thu Sep 26, 2013 5:42 am
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Going from TEFL to international schools
- Replies: 13
- Views: 36644
- Wed Sep 25, 2013 12:15 am
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Going from TEFL to international schools
- Replies: 13
- Views: 36644
- Thu Aug 29, 2013 12:28 am
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: set myself up for international teaching? advice needed!!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 13970
Why are you going back to school when you dont need to?
You would be better served to jump right into the classroom and gain experience. You can work on your masters later.
If you started now you could be finished with your certification/license by around may/june and more than likely get a job for aug 14' if you are willing to go anywhere (last second vacancy etc) if your hold a secondary science license.
You would be better served to jump right into the classroom and gain experience. You can work on your masters later.
If you started now you could be finished with your certification/license by around may/june and more than likely get a job for aug 14' if you are willing to go anywhere (last second vacancy etc) if your hold a secondary science license.
- Thu Aug 29, 2013 12:17 am
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Do administrators need 'real world' experience...
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5249
Some people can step into their role / job with zero experience and flourish. Just as some people with tons of experience can step into a job / role and tail spin.
Everyone is different, there are no "set" rules. Sure though, having real world experience and experience in general is better than not.
Everyone is different, there are no "set" rules. Sure though, having real world experience and experience in general is better than not.
- Sat Aug 24, 2013 7:34 pm
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: TeacherReady Graduates? What are your job prospects?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 13222
None of that is gonna really matter imo Gonna be a newb. The lowest kind of newb eg no experience post certification & no education degree.
Not the end of the world tho. Just be really flexible in your job search and you should be ok. Then after that first contract you will have 2 years exp and hopefully good references.
No need to stress yourself over something you cant control.
The only way for you to be even remotely competitive starting out is if you had a license in secondary math or science.
Not the end of the world tho. Just be really flexible in your job search and you should be ok. Then after that first contract you will have 2 years exp and hopefully good references.
No need to stress yourself over something you cant control.
The only way for you to be even remotely competitive starting out is if you had a license in secondary math or science.
- Thu Aug 22, 2013 6:12 pm
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Advice and guidance appreciated!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6533
Really after renewing all you gotta do is build your list of prospective countries/cities/schools. Sign up with the agencies, attend some fairs and take the best job you can get.
Dont want to make things more complicated than they are or stress for no reason. Obviously you might not get your fist choices but if you are flexible you should be able to secure employment.
Dont want to make things more complicated than they are or stress for no reason. Obviously you might not get your fist choices but if you are flexible you should be able to secure employment.
- Thu Aug 22, 2013 2:20 am
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: TeacherReady Graduates? What are your job prospects?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 13222
I am almost finished with the program.
There are many teachers that are teaching in schools around the world that didnt go through the conventional method (education degree and/or subject area background).
They are able to teach and get a license by completing the necessary course work and passing numerous tests. One of which is your subject area. The same one regular education majors take.
Obviously it is better to go the conventional route and have a education degree in your subject area but it is not a huge deal if not.
Experience and references is what is most important. Education degree or not.
There are many teachers that are teaching in schools around the world that didnt go through the conventional method (education degree and/or subject area background).
They are able to teach and get a license by completing the necessary course work and passing numerous tests. One of which is your subject area. The same one regular education majors take.
Obviously it is better to go the conventional route and have a education degree in your subject area but it is not a huge deal if not.
Experience and references is what is most important. Education degree or not.
- Wed Aug 14, 2013 2:36 am
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Aspiring International Teacher. Advice Welcomed
- Replies: 83
- Views: 133161