A lot of people have been asking me about the hiring season, what kind of jobs are available, and what's the best way to get a job teaching English in South Korea. Here are the 3 best ways to land a job in South Korea.
1. Word of Mouth
Knowing someone who already has a job teaching English in Korea is crucial. Not only could they forward your resume to their school owner, but they are also a great source of information to tap into. Many people get the idea to teach because they've simply heard that a friend was doing it and loved it. So, how can you tackle this? Like a true salesman, start a list of all the young 20-somethings that you know and start cold-calling! That's right, just picking up the phone and messaging people and asking them what they're doing for work goes a long way. At the very least, you'll be up-to-date with your catch-up time.
PRO: A friend is usually willing to go that extra step for you.
CON: Only goes as wide as your network.
2. Websites
Worknplay, Dave's ESL, you've heard them all. They are, and remain, a valuable source of information for you to access. With a bevy of job listings and special features, the website route is a tried-and-true method that many people have used to find a job. The trick here is patience and a quick trigger finger. Jobs here are posted with start dates that begin within weeks, so you need to be ready to go, with all of your paper work lined up. If not, you may lose out to a candidate simply due to timing. Also, because everyone else knows about this site, you'll be among the steepest competition for a job.
PRO: Widest listing of jobs, hands down.
CON: Can be very competitive, timing is difficult to manage.
3. Recruiters
This is the one method that most people have the strongest feelings about, whether positive or negative, and misconceptions abound. If you've started your search for a job teaching English in South Korea, you'll undoubtedly come across the question of whether you should enlist the services of a recruiter. Many people think that recruiters pitch a deal that seems too good to be true: just sit back and they'll handle the work. If that's what you're thinking, then it is too good to be true. In fact, recruiters don't actually do ALL the work for you, they merely assist with the process of finding a job and make it a whole lot easier. From finding a reputable employer, to helping obtain your E2 or F4 visa documents, or even brushing up your resume, recruiters can be a viable option for your job needs.
PRO: Easy, fast, and reliable
CON: Finding a reputable recruiter is difficult
So, there it is: 3 Ways to Get a Job Teaching English in Korea
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