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Article: How do I find work?
How Do I Find Work?
First of all you will need to find jobs that you want to apply for. The internet is a good place to start. Most schools advertise their vacancies online and there are plenty of EFL directories that list jobs from all over the world. Email is also much faster and more reliable than post and often schools will accept an emailed CV. After completing an i-to-i TEFL course you will also receive a list of employers from all over the world. Bear in mind that some countries will only recruit from local areas, so you may have to visit your country of choice to arrange a meeting with the employers and explain your situation.
The CV
Make sure you include a photograph of yourself. If you are well presented, smartly dressed and enthusiastic, you will give your employer the best possible first impression. The CV itself should be no longer than 2 pages of A4. Make sure you include only relevant experience and details of your qualifications. You could also include a covering letter explaining why you think you would be suitable for the position.
Do not be disheartened if you do not hear back from the first school you apply for, some employers will simply be too busy to reply. Make sure you are persistent and keep looking for suitable positions.
The Job Interview
When going for a job interview remember to dress smartly. This is particularly important when applying for jobs in Asia because formality is very important there. Prepare to be questioned on your experience, teaching methods and classroom management skills. Some schools might set you a written grammar test, so make sure you know you present continuous from your future perfect. If you are asked how long you will be staying in the job, say one year, any less and you may be rejected on the spot. Be sure to take the original copies of your TEFL certificate and university degree, employers wont usually accept photocopies and these documents are vital when applying for a work permit.
The Contract
Be sure you check the following before signing a contract:
- Does the salary you are being offered match the one on the contract. Will it be enough to cover rent and expenses?
- The number of hours you are expected to work and whether or not you have any holiday entitlement.
- The length of the contract, whether or not it is renewable and the length of the notice period.
- Provisions of health care and sick pay.
- Details for your reimbursement for travel/accommodation costs if applicable.
Final Preparation
Before you set off on your first TEFL adventure, make sure you have the following:
- A copy of your contract.
- The correct documentation for entry into your chosen country and your visa/work permit.
- Enough money to last you for the first few months. You probably won't get paid until the end of your first month of work.
- Stationary is essential if you are travelling to a developing country with limited facilities.
- Some information about your country - newspapers, books etc your students may be very interested in where you are from.
