I was wondering if you all could help me out with a resume. What is Jet looking for? Or the eikawas? Or even the cruddy alt jobs. I’m pretty new to this so I’m not sure how to continue.
I read the faq but it doesn’t give a lot of pointers on the application process or the resume (unless i missed something). I meet all the basic qualifications and I’ve been an online tutor for 4 years but i don’t have a teaching have certificate. Should i get one before applying? Thanks.
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Outside of JET, which is a bit of a coin toss, they’re looking for a pulse. That’s it. The bar to entry is on the floor. Qualifications? Pffft. Standards? Who’s she?
A lot of people say looking for a pulse, but I’m not so sure. I’ve been applying over the last month and have two years experience teaching in korea and haven’t had anything yet. I guess I need to just keep going.
>i don’t have a teaching have certificate. Should i get one before applying?
Don’t do that.
Getting a certification to get a job that pays wayyy below the national average is wild.
Cruddy alt jobs? Isn’t jet….another cruddy alt job?
Usually they’ll get a demo video for teaching. They are likely most interested in how long you’ll stick around and your ability to adapt to situations.
JET is looking for more a personality than job qualifications by my best guess.
People slate Eikaiwa, but don’t let that put you off. Okay yes, it’s not a forever job and it does have its issues, but I think most jobs come with their problems. I always say – “what’s a year?”. If you want to apply, go for it and make the most of it.
Eikaiwa are looking for smiley and upbeat, mostly because it’s a business where you’re at the frontline of sales. You’ll be greeting students and talking to them in the lobby, chatting to prospective students, handing out flyers on the occasion etc. They want somebody who can turn on the sing-songy lilt for childrens’ lessons because that’s where a lot of the Eikaiwa make most of their money, but also somebody who is able to work with adult learners too.
It’s difficult to paint an image of what that might look like, but I think if you can follow their structured lesson plans to a T, take on the feedback they give you, and remain generally very upbeat and positive – this is what they’re looking for. Don’t bother getting a teaching license. If you meet the requirements of having a bachelors or having work experience, then you’re fine. If you’re going to get a teaching license or certificate, you may as well work somewhere that pays better!