Category Archives: Teacher Tips
Questions to ask employers
Questions, questions, questions. Teachers looking for a job, usually have many for the employer, especially when looking for a job overseas. Or at least they should.
Too often however, the questions get unasked. That’s a pity. For one, it would really show the employer you are interested in them, their school or organization. Secondly, it would [...]
Do the right things! Beware of scammers!
I’ve been around the ELT (English language teaching) job biz a looooooooooong time. Too often,
I hear of teachers being ripped off by suppossed agents/recruiters/schools. A sad thing and it will even get worse in a more competitve market like right now.
The best way to protect yourself is to DO YOUR HOMEWORK! Here’s my few rules [...]
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Video Resumes produced easily!
Here at TEFList we will be REALLY promoting the use of video – by both teachers and employers. It just makes sense. There are thousands of miles of distance between the parties and they both want more information so they can make the right career choice.
However, it might at first seem daunting for a teacher [...]
How to ACE your online job interview
Job interviews aren’t easy! The require their own set of skills and preparation. Teachers need to practice with the conferencing equipment (be it skype or tinychat, oovoo, tokbox or something else). There are also many other things to do. This presentation from TIME, offers a wealth of tips to those doing an online interview!
The 10 Commandments of A Job Search
Online recruitment sites such as TEFList make life a whole lot easier for those job hunting. Every day we are trying to make it even easier.
However, there are still many basic things that apply. The fundamentals never change and it is a good idea to review them before starting your search. Nothing more fundamental that [...]
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Your Privacy is important!
Privacy is important here on TEFList. This video shows what may be coming soon to help protect your privacy online!
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