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by Phil
Fri Jan 28, 2022 3:25 am
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Is there anything like SA/ISS/Schrole for the US?
Replies: 13
Views: 14276

Re: Is there anything like SA/ISS/Schrole for the US?

cms989 wrote:
> Public schools are a lot more open to virtual interviews nowadays so you
> can just apply to wherever you want to work. California has a pretty
> convenient statewide application system


Thanks !
by Phil
Fri Jan 28, 2022 3:25 am
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Is there anything like SA/ISS/Schrole for the US?
Replies: 13
Views: 14276

Re: Is there anything like SA/ISS/Schrole for the US?

HereThereEverywhere wrote:
> Phil wrote:
> > I'm looking to leave international teaching and move to the US. I'm
> > assuming no American schools use SA/ISS/Schrole, but are there similar ones
> > where you collect confidential references? If so, I would like to start
> > building a profile sooner rather than later. Is LinkedIn used much? I'm
> > particularly interested in California, Colorado, Utah, Oregon and
> > Washington.
> >
> > Thanks!
>
> Search actually do list a few in the USA. Just go to your Search profile and search
> by country, click USA and you'll see a few pop up.

Thanks! I'll try it
by Phil
Fri Jan 28, 2022 3:25 am
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Is there anything like SA/ISS/Schrole for the US?
Replies: 13
Views: 14276

Re: Response

PsyGuy wrote:
> Carney Sando.
> They are actually very efficient but they want real letters in file. Its
> what their clients the DSs want. All of their clients have HR departments
> and various means to include digital documents in their files.
>
> NAIS is an option they are bigger over all than Carney Sando, but still
> comparatively small (many DSs just arent members).

Thanks for the information!
by Phil
Sun Jan 09, 2022 11:48 pm
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: When is the recruiting season in the USA?
Replies: 8
Views: 9614

Re: When is the recruiting season in the USA?

sid wrote:
> It tends to be last minute- think August for August. But at the moment,
> with so much attrition due to the pressures of Covid, there seem to be many
> positions open relatively urgently. Start applying.

Thanks Sid!
by Phil
Sun Jan 09, 2022 7:21 am
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: When is the recruiting season in the USA?
Replies: 8
Views: 9614

When is the recruiting season in the USA?

I'm assuming it is more spread out than for international schools? Is there a particular month when it is worth it to start looking? I'm interested in both public and private schools.

Thanks
by Phil
Fri Jan 07, 2022 4:37 am
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Is there anything like SA/ISS/Schrole for the US?
Replies: 13
Views: 14276

Re: Is there anything like SA/ISS/Schrole for the US?

milesaway wrote:
> Many search firms in the US, but most schools also list on the NAIS
> website...it is free to join and the listings are not only from schools not
> using firms, but schools doing their own searches.
> NAIS website will also give you details of other search firms...but Carney
> is the main one for teachers...depending on your skill level, subject and
> history...you will either love them or hate them more than Search or
> Schrole.
> My suggestion is to start with NAIS and go from there.

Thanks! Very useful
by Phil
Fri Jan 07, 2022 3:11 am
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Is there anything like SA/ISS/Schrole for the US?
Replies: 13
Views: 14276

Re: Is there anything like SA/ISS/Schrole for the US?

fine dude wrote:
> https://www.carneysandoe.com

Thanks! This seems very useful. I was very surprised to see that they still request confidential references via regular mail : ) Does not seem like a very efficient organization, but I will give it a try.
by Phil
Thu Jan 06, 2022 4:29 am
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Is there anything like SA/ISS/Schrole for the US?
Replies: 13
Views: 14276

Is there anything like SA/ISS/Schrole for the US?

I'm looking to leave international teaching and move to the US. I'm assuming no American schools use SA/ISS/Schrole, but are there similar ones where you collect confidential references? If so, I would like to start building a profile sooner rather than later. Is LinkedIn used much? I'm particularly interested in California, Colorado, Utah, Oregon and Washington.

Thanks!
by Phil
Sat May 15, 2021 12:08 am
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Avoid Swiss boarding schools
Replies: 68
Views: 157650

Re: Avoid Swiss boarding schools

unsure wrote:
> Phil wrote:
> How often do you see French and German teachers moving to
> > Switzerland to work? How often do you see Swiss teachers moving to France
> > and Germany (granted, this does not tell us much about teaching at
> > international schools, but it does say something about the perceived
> > attractiveness of the respective countries)?
>
>
> When I worked in Germany, my school was full of people who'd worked in Switzerland.

Interesting! I would like to know more. Were they Swiss or German? What were their motivation for preferring Germany?
by Phil
Wed May 12, 2021 12:36 pm
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Avoid Swiss boarding schools
Replies: 68
Views: 157650

Re: Avoid Swiss boarding schools

I felt I needed to reply to the poster calling Switzerland "dull".

I respect that people have different preferences, and realize that what is heaven for one individual, may be hell for another. Switzerland is definitely not the place to go if you want to experience a varied exotic culture, spontaneous chats with strangers, culinary experiences, dating, nightlife, etc. However, if you are the type of person who would rather spend their vacation skiing, hiking or biking, than exploring London or Buenos Aires, then it is hard to think of a better place to live. There is simply no other country that has the same level of world class outdoor scenery and activities, and the same quality infrastructure to access it as a daytrip. Sure, the national parks in the USA are more varied, if you are willing to do a 6 hour drive from the nearest city.......In Switzerland you can be at the top of a spectacular ridge, psyched about the day's hike/run/bike ride, 2 hours after waking up, having spent the morning sitting on a train and a gondola, chatting with your spouse, sipping a coffee and enjoying the views. Did I mention that the weather is relatively good? Never too cold, and never too hot, always with the option of escaping to the high altitude if you need to cool off. It is also a very safe and efficient place. The welfare state delivers great services while keeping taxes very reasonable. Can't think of a better place to have your kids grow up in. The local schools may be better than the international ones, and they sure pay a lot better. Sure, prices are high, but you learn to adapt your consumption. I have almost stopped eating meat and going to restaurants. My body thanks me for it though. Fish and veggies are cheap if you shop at the budget retailers, and as a consequence I have never eaten as healthily as here. Consumer products are just slightly more expensive than elsewhere. What kills you are services, the dentist, childcare and healthcare, etc. Integrating also seems harder than in many other countries. As a final point, it may be useful to look at how people vote with their feet. How often do you see French and German teachers moving to Switzerland to work? How often do you see Swiss teachers moving to France and Germany (granted, this does not tell us much about teaching at international schools, but it does say something about the perceived attractiveness of the respective countries)?
by Phil
Mon Jan 21, 2019 3:44 pm
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Risky going from an unlimited contract to a 2-year contract?
Replies: 10
Views: 11295

Re: Risky going from an unlimited contract to a 2-year contr

Thanks for the input, but my question was more specific. How common is it to not get the contract renewed?
by Phil
Mon Jan 21, 2019 1:27 pm
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Risky going from an unlimited contract to a 2-year contract?
Replies: 10
Views: 11295

Risky going from an unlimited contract to a 2-year contract?

I am an EU citizen currently in an unlimited contract with a Swiss school. I've applied for another Swiss school which stated a 2-year contract in the add. How common is it for teachers to be "replaced" after the 2 years?

Thanks

/Phil
by Phil
Fri Mar 21, 2014 10:09 am
Forum: Forum 2. Ask Recruiting Questions, Share Information. What's on Your Mind?
Topic: Speculative applications/expressions of interest
Replies: 9
Views: 19235

Re: Speculative applications/expressions of interest

Would be very interesting to hear a recruiters opinion on this. Some more thoughts:

Are there regional differences? (I´m thinking about sending a few out to European schools)

I´m guessing it would be a more useful strategy for some countries than others, considering that schools often by law have to advertise openings. Anyone know if there is often a similar difference between private and public schools?

Would you tailor the applications to the schools individually? (would make an already time consuming effort with little chance of success even more time consuming)

Would you follow up with a phone call?

If it is indeed a good idea, how long will it be relevant for? (should you send a new one after one year or two years?)
by Phil
Tue Mar 04, 2014 3:22 pm
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Lists of International Schools
Replies: 10
Views: 12916

Re: Lists of International Schools

Yeah, I´ve gathered the lists from COIS, ISS and SEARCH, but I´m thinking there are also some non-IB schools not using these services.