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by seinfeld
Wed Jan 11, 2023 9:19 am
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: SA Bangkok Fair - Still worth it?
Replies: 23
Views: 74111

Re: SA Bangkok Fair - Still worth it?

Job fairs should only be useful for your first two moves in international teaching, in my opinion.
After that you should have the knowledge, connections, and understanding on what types of school and in which countries you want to live in.

As a new teacher I found them very annoying with very annoying "peacocks" as someone put it here. I would hate to think of what I would experience now as an experienced IT.

You can find jobs and get them without going to fairs.
by seinfeld
Sun Jan 02, 2022 6:23 am
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Policies on Friending Students
Replies: 7
Views: 9804

Re: Policies on Friending Students

I've had a few students connect with me (mostly on LinkedIn) who are now adults - I see no problem with that. If they are not an adult then hell no.
by seinfeld
Thu Jul 22, 2021 11:35 pm
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: When did you decide to settle down?
Replies: 9
Views: 11992

Re: When did you decide to settle down?

Not settled yet but into my 40s now and it's getting less fun to move countries every couple of years. Then again, I have no clue what "settling down" will look like for me.
by seinfeld
Sun Jan 31, 2021 5:16 am
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Japan post-covid
Replies: 5
Views: 7042

Re: Japan post-covid

Most if not all Japan IS are recruiting from within Japan for 21-22. It should go back to normal after Covid but for now, it is closed down for outside-Japan hires.
by seinfeld
Thu Dec 17, 2020 7:47 pm
Forum: Forum 2. Ask Recruiting Questions, Share Information. What's on Your Mind?
Topic: Lesson demos
Replies: 6
Views: 21188

Re: Lesson demos

Always good to have a teaching portfolio but I wouldn't scramble to record lessons now. If you get further on in an interview process, some bigger schools (eg. UWCSEA) will ask you to record a lesson.
by seinfeld
Tue Dec 11, 2018 5:32 am
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Most/best/weirdest questions at job interviews
Replies: 35
Views: 37833

Re: Most/best/weirdest questions at job interviews

PsyGuy wrote:
> @Doctor
>
> Those were douche questions from someone who drank their IB koolaid that morning
> instead of coffee/tea.

They're not douche questions if they want experienced IB teachers...it's douche if they're not an IB school!
by seinfeld
Wed Mar 07, 2018 7:23 pm
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: What to put in your teacher intro video
Replies: 18
Views: 22537

Re: What to put in your teacher intro video

From my experience schools barely look at a website you might make (I've made one).
If your CV doesn't speak to them at first glance they aint going to get swayed by your video.
by seinfeld
Wed Mar 07, 2018 7:21 pm
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: How soon to start with SEARCH
Replies: 5
Views: 8760

Re: How soon to start with SEARCH

Let your school know in June and get the ball rolling during the summer.
by seinfeld
Thu Jan 11, 2018 5:50 am
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Cost of living in Singapore
Replies: 12
Views: 21956

Re: Cost of living in Singapore

I would disagree with the above. I have lived in SG for 7 years and have 6 digit savings that's with adding about 500$ top-up on rent every month for central apartment (you don't have to do that!), and for 6 of those years my salary was below 6K.
And I shop in the "western" stores for groceries. I like to drink alcohol. And I have a video game habit too. And have travelled extensively in these 7 years.
Retirement plan?! Ha! Nope....
Flights every two years and gratuity every year.
by seinfeld
Thu Nov 23, 2017 9:40 pm
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Principal Training Center courses worth it?
Replies: 6
Views: 11998

Re: Principal Training Center courses worth it?

It may not sit right in our stomachs that the price does not justify the wooden plaque you get at the end but the PTC is hugely popular and courses are full every summer. I haven't done it myself but I know a lot of people who have and the people go to these courses usually hold important positions in top international schools.

So, I think, the dollar amount justifies itself to these benefits:
- Creating and forming a very influential network of friends
- Gaining understanding of the actual content of the leadership courses - people speak very highly of the course content and how it is delivered.
- Although not accredited or officially acknowledged, it is seen (and you can disagree with this psyguy!) as an advantage to have in applying for admin positions in schools. Especially if the school is a PTC member. There are a lot of schools that are PTC member -assess this list as you wish but there are some top schools in there - http://www.theptc.org/current-members/
by seinfeld
Mon Nov 20, 2017 11:25 pm
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Vacancy follow up? Opinions needed
Replies: 3
Views: 6851

Re: Vacancy follow up? Opinions needed

Most of the time you won't receive anything back if you're not the perfect match. Sadly that's the way it goes. No harm sending the email but don't plead or bargain just inquire about the status of your application and mention you need to start knowing where you stand as it's coming up to crunch time.
by seinfeld
Mon Nov 20, 2017 11:23 pm
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Two strategic questions
Replies: 5
Views: 8760

Re: Two strategic questions

Or tell the MS Principal you would appreciate it if the HOS/HS Principal would drop you an appointment card at the fair.