49 things to do to get a university job in south korea

Presentation #1: “49 Things you Need to Do to Get Presentation #1: “49 Things you Need to Do to Get a University Job in South Korea”a University Job in South Korea”

IntroductionDo you want to get a university job in South Korea? It is so possible if you know the basic requirements to successfully be hired. There

are more than a hundred of things (103, to be exact) you can do to teach in a Korean

University. They are all detailed in the book, How to Get a University Job in South Korea. In

this presentation, the 49 most important things are highlighted.

Twitter: @bolen_jackieWebsite: www.universityjobkorea.com

Amazon: “How to Get a University Job in South Korea.”

No.1

You’ll need to get a visa to teach English from Korean immigration. Watch

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-NLnEZ4ShY for details about immigration requirements for teaching English in

Korea.

Meet the Basic RequirementsMeet the Basic Requirements

No.2Look Beautiful-In KoreaLook Beautiful-In Korea

Appearance is everything. Never forget this.

No.3Be in KoreaBe in Korea

Not many places are willing to hire from overseas via Skype interviews. In-person reigns supreme.

No.4Look on ESL Cafe Korean Job BoardLook on ESL Cafe Korean Job Board

36% of teachers get their university job in Korea this

way.

No.5Check Check Koreabridge

There are always a few local unis that place job ads here.

No.6Join Foreign Teachers in Korean Universities

Get all your questions answered and see the last minute

job openings which often get posted.

No.7Treat it Like a Full-Time JobTreat it Like a Full-Time Job

Looking for a university job is your new job. Get ready to be busy and be prepared to spend a ridiculous

amount of time on it.

No.8Ooze ProfessionalismOoze Professionalism

Don’t be that obnoxious guy out on the town

because nobody will want to be your coworker

and they might even go out of their way to give you

a negative recommendation when they hear that you applied to their university.

No.9Don’t Treat People Like Job Vending MachinesDon’t Treat People Like Job Vending Machines

If you meet a university teacher, don’t go in for the kill too early. Treat them like a human being.

No.10Join KOTESOLJoin KOTESOL

You’ll meet teachers from just about every single university in Korea this way.

No.11Get Involved with KOTESOLGet Involved with KOTESOL

Be involved, actively. It’s by far

the best form of networking

you can do in Korea

No.12Be the Right AgeBe the Right Age

30 to 50 is prime time! Older or younger, it’s possible but it’s not easy.

No.13Get University Teachers to Check Your ResumeGet University Teachers to Check Your Resume

The best possible plan.

No.14Read DirectionsRead Directions

Follow the job ad directions precisely.

They want email? Email them.

They want XYZ in the subject line? Write XYZ.

They want it by mail? Mail them.

No.15Prepare Reference LettersPrepare Reference Letters

In Korean is even better.

No.16Get Proof of Employment from Previous JobsGet Proof of Employment from Previous Jobs

There is an official documentin Korea that employers are required to give you

by law. Make sure you get this

because universities will probably ask for it.

No.17Make a Detailed Lesson PlanMake a Detailed Lesson Plan

Not all jobs will ask for one, but some do. If they don’t,

you could bring it to your interview for some extra brownie points.

No.18Engage in Professional DevelopmentEngage in Professional Development

Whatever you want to do, do it but always be trying to get better at your craft.

No.19Put only Relevant Stuff on the ResumePut only Relevant Stuff on the Resume

Only education related things!

No.20Buy this Book: Buy this Book:

How to Get a University Job in South Korea

It’s equivalent in awesomeness to this presentation, but has like 10x more detail. It’s the best $2.99 you’re going to spend all year.

No.21Make a PlanMake a Plan

And make it detailed. Finding a

uni job in Korea is difficult and takes lots of work.

No.22Join this Facebook GroupJoin this Facebook Group

of the University Jobseekers in Korea

No.23Include Personal InformationInclude Personal Information

Nationality, age, visa status in Korea.

No.24Avoid a too Complicated ResumeAvoid a too Complicated Resume

Remember that the person screening your resume

likely doesn’t speak English

as their first language. Make your education

and experience with teaching adults crystal clear.

No.25 Learn How to Actually TeachLearn How to Actually Teach

Real teachers can smell another real teacher from

a mile away. Be one of them.

No.26Consider this Job Search MethodConsider this Job Search Method

http://www.profsabroad.com/effective-method-finding-university-job

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Profs Abroad calls it their #1 tip!

No.27Do Mock InterviewsDo Mock Interviews

Get your English teaching

friends to help you.

No.28Use Correct LanguageUse Correct Language

It’s important in Korea!

No.29Understand Korean Culture

Korean culture tips from My Life! Teaching in a Korean University.

http://eslteacherinkorea.blogspot.kr/2015/01/korean-culture-tips-for-job-seekers-tip.html

No.30Avoid Negotiating SalaryAvoid Negotiating Salary

You’ll get what you get and there’s usually no room for negotiation.

This will just be a big turn-off for those

on the hiring committee.

No.31Avoid Negotiating Interview TimesAvoid Negotiating Interview Times

The people interviewing you are likely far busier than you are.

No.32Check out this Website: Check out this Website: University Job KoreaUniversity Job Korea

http://universityjobkorea.com/

No.33Get Plastic SurgeryGet Plastic Surgery

It really is the land of the beautiful. For all things rearranging face, head straight to Gangnam.

No.34Speak ClearlySpeak Clearly

Your interviewers want to know that the students will be able to understand you easily. Watch this YouTube video [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGrG46aJ80o] .

No.35Be on Time for the InterviewBe on Time for the Interview

Go early if you are unsure about location. University campuses are notorious for being difficult to navigate, especially if you’re not stellar at Korean.

No.36Don’t Ask too Many QuestionsDon’t Ask too Many Questions

Show that you’re just chilled out and can go with the flow. Nobody wants to work with someone who is all

needy and annoying.

No.37 Like Like “How to Get a University Job in South “How to Get a University Job in South

Korea”Korea” on Facebook.on Facebook.

https://www.facebook.com/unijobkorea https://www.facebook.com/unijobkorea

No.38Be HumbleBe Humble

For your first university job in Korea, you’ll need to take what you can get. Don’t be picky.

No.39Build a teaching portfolioBuild a teaching portfolio

Online is easiest, but in a binder would work too.

No.40SmileSmile

Koreans love friendly teachers.

No.41Answer the personal questionsAnswer the personal questions

Yes, they’re considered rude in a Western country but in Korea, it’s totally normal.

No.42Bone Up on Teaching MethodologyBone Up on Teaching Methodology

Yes, some universities actually ask about this kind of thing in interviews. Consider a TEFL Training Course to help you with

this.

No.43Network Some More! Network Some More!

Network your way to a university job in South Korea.

No.44Get Experience with AdultsGet Experience with Adults

Teaching adults at a hagwon, or even high-school kids

is the best way to get experience

that universities will consider relevant.

No.45Go to the CountrysideGo to the Countryside

Everyone wants the jobs in Seoul or Busan. Consider other options.

No.46Pay Attention to What you Do OnlinePay Attention to What you Do Online

Yes, universities do “Google” you to see what you’re up to.

No.47Prepare Handouts for Demo Lessons and Prepare Handouts for Demo Lessons and

InterviewsInterviews

Koreans like to see some tangible results from your “hard work.” Don’t be shy about spreading about your goodness.

No.48Follow this board Follow this board

on Pinterest- on Pinterest- University Jobs Korea.University Jobs Korea.

[[http://www.pinterest.com/jackiebkorea/university-job-http://www.pinterest.com/jackiebkorea/university-job-korea/korea/]]

No.49Follow up on Applications

Give it two or three weeks and then send a quick email.

ConclusionConclusionNo matter how strictly you follow these 49 tips, you will never successfully get that

University job in Korea if you don’t have the SELF-CONFIDENCE!

Twitter: @bolen_jackieWebsite: www.universityjobkorea.comAmazon: “How to Get a University Job in South Korea.”