What is an interview for an ESL position in Korea like?
flipperr asked:
I was told that I have an interview for an ESL (Korea) position next week that will be conducted over the phone. I’d like to know if the interview is a formal one or a casual one.
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I was told that I have an interview for an ESL (Korea) position next week that will be conducted over the phone. I’d like to know if the interview is a formal one or a casual one.
What type of questions will they ask me? Is it a difficult interview?
May 18th, 2009 at 3:35 am
To be quite honest it will depend a bit on which school you are dealing with. A public school will most likely ask some extra background questions while a private academy is just looking to hear your voice.
The main part of the interview process is just providing a nice picture of yourself, a complete resume and sounded natural, nice and reasonable on the phone.
For the most part it is nothing like you are used to when it comes to applying for other jobs. You will just get a phone call to speak with the head teacher at the school ( the korean teacher that speaks the best English) and will just have to talk for a few minutes to prove that your accent is reasonable and that you are a native speaker.
The interview is nothing to stress about by any means. Just be relaxed, confident and be nice and personable. It is getting harder for them to find enough teachers so you would really have to falter for them to get a negative impression of you over the phone.
Best of luck!
May 20th, 2009 at 11:31 am
My first interview over the phone was with a recruiter who I talked to a few times. Then I talked to someone at the school who asked me some questions about myself and my background. It is an informal conversation and they may ask you thing like if you have taught before and how comfortable you are with children (I’m assuming you are applying for a position at a hagwon or public school). ‘
Also as I said be prepared for personal questions. You may get questions about your religion, if you have children or whether you are married. Koreans tend to be much more intrusive into your personal life then you may be use to.
If you are speaking to someone who is Korean, try to speak slowly and distinctly as that is one of the things they will be looking for. It may also be very hard for them to understand you depending upon their level of English.
Try to relax and good luck.
May 20th, 2009 at 11:22 pm
Reasons why Koreans Suck
1. Horrible Nervous, Clueless, and Scary Drivers
They cause accidents like no other, and the Police Agencies know this
and therefore ticket them more frequently.
I use my horn if I get any indications there might be a korean driver,
in a mercedes, or a fuckin hyundai!
Or that nice luxury model of hyundai! Also fuck, samsung and LG!
2. Anti-Australian Attitudes
Koreans seem to flock to Australia to benefit off the Australia economy,
but fail to integrate themselves into Australian culture and participate in Australia culture. Koreans quickly will leave their country to take advantage of the AUS,
but never really contribute anything to the AUS,
and live here and hate this fucking place.(Australia)
and just take advantage of deals and then bounce out?
3. Koreans congregate in a trash area of Sydney
Fortunately this is a horrible slummish congested and Lebanon people infested part of Sydney,
very urban, ghetto, and sure to give you a headache to try to pass thru!
Tons of signs with Korean writing with no english equivalent, unlike chinese and japanese places!!!
4. Koreans like to drive old Mercedes and think they are supreme!
You will always see Koreans driving old Mercedes 190e
and Junk Mercedes thinking they are in the top class.
Give me a break, but they still cause accidents in those too!
5.Korea company is world best company?
They think Samsung,Hyundai,LG is best company in the world.
But world best company is Toyota,Sony,Honda,canon,nintendo,panasonic and LEXUS!
FUCKING KOREAN! STOP TO EAT DOG MEAT!
write by world best city tokyo`s citizen Suzuki.