Category Archives: Teacher Tips

Video Resumes produced easily!

By david@teflist.com | Published: September 6, 2010

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 [...]

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Staying Competitive – Job Search Tips

By david@teflist.com | Published: September 2, 2010

The present ELT job market is really “dog eat dog” and hyper competitive. With the economy slow in western countries, many more teachers are vying for teaching positions abroad. Still don’t fret! There are many things you can do to improve your chances of landing a great English language teaching job. Here at TEFList, we [...]

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How to ACE your online job interview

By david@teflist.com | Published: August 23, 2010

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!

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The 10 Commandments of A Job Search

By david@teflist.com | Published: August 9, 2010

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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