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by ScottishLoon
Sun Nov 10, 2019 9:45 am
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Follow-up Emails/Application Response Wait Time
Replies: 7
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Follow-up Emails/Application Response Wait Time

Hello,

I recently applied for a position at an international school and I received an automated email saying they would respond as soon as possible after my application has been screened. There was no end date for applications but their Facebook page said they are now planning for the 2020/21 year. I'm qualified for the position but It's been a week and I've not heard anything else. Their website says they respond whether you have been successful or not.

What are the typical response times to job applications by international schools?

Is it worth sending a follow up email to HR?

Thanks in advance.
by ScottishLoon
Mon Sep 16, 2019 2:37 pm
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Securing a Job in Vietnam after NQT Year
Replies: 7
Views: 10363

Re: Securing a Job in Vietnam after NQT Year

That's encouraging to know! Do you know which third tier schools these people got jobs at? I'm happy to start at tier 3 and do my time.

If I apply in December, will I be seen as having zero years of experience or having one year's experience?
by ScottishLoon
Tue Aug 27, 2019 3:52 pm
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Securing a Job in Vietnam after NQT Year
Replies: 7
Views: 10363

Securing a Job in Vietnam after NQT Year

Hey guys,

I'm currently doing my NQT year in the UK after completing my certification (PGDE) in secondary English. I taught ESL in Vietnam before returning home to get fully qualified and I'm pretty keen to return there to work in an international school in September 2020. I'm aware of most of the international schools in my chosen location (Ho Chi Minh/Saigon).

What are the chances of being hired with only one year's experience? It won't actually be a full year when I'm applying as this is my first year out of certification. I've heard that a couple of lower tiers may be interested. Is this true? And would they be possible stepping stones to the higher tiered schools?

Thanks