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- Sat Jan 04, 2014 11:56 pm
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Don't you hate it when schools just stop writing back?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 14583
- Sat Jan 04, 2014 11:32 pm
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Who has NOT had an interview?
- Replies: 42
- Views: 46921
Perhaps you need to examine your application package. I keep mine brief. As far as I'm concerned, if you have the qualifications they need, they can interview you to determine fit. If they have to decode your qualifications through some long winded letter and cluttered cv, do not expect any one to bother. The interview is the time to show you have done your research. Otherwise you will be spending hours of research on things that may not matter.
This also applies to schools which require a large application package. Target your response to what is relevant, and most aligned to a schools philosophy and you will be more successful.
I get personal responses from the head abou 40% of the time either for an interview or to tell me the position is filled or to ask for specific information.
At a fair, I get interviews for almost every school with a relevant position for me. In demand subject helps.
Then they find I'm not particularly charming......:P
I'm basing this on some of the job applications I have seen in the past. They're so bad, they are a joke. For those still in college, get advice from the career counselor on how to write your letters and format your cv. That was some of the most invaluable advice I got from my years in uni.
This also applies to schools which require a large application package. Target your response to what is relevant, and most aligned to a schools philosophy and you will be more successful.
I get personal responses from the head abou 40% of the time either for an interview or to tell me the position is filled or to ask for specific information.
At a fair, I get interviews for almost every school with a relevant position for me. In demand subject helps.
Then they find I'm not particularly charming......:P
I'm basing this on some of the job applications I have seen in the past. They're so bad, they are a joke. For those still in college, get advice from the career counselor on how to write your letters and format your cv. That was some of the most invaluable advice I got from my years in uni.
- Sat Jan 04, 2014 11:32 pm
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Who has NOT had an interview?
- Replies: 42
- Views: 46921
Perhaps you need to examine your application package. I keep mine brief. As far as I'm concerned, if you have the qualifications they need, they can interview you to determine fit. If they have to decode your qualifications through some long winded letter and cluttered cv, do not expect any one to bother. The interview is the time to show you have done your research. Otherwise you will be spending hours of research on things that may not matter.
This also applies to schools which require a large application package. Target your response to what is relevant, and most aligned to a schools philosophy and you will be more successful.
I get personal responses from the head abou 40% of the time either for an interview or to tell me the position is filled or to ask for specific information.
At a fair, I get interviews for almost every school with a relevant position for me. In demand subject helps.
Then they find I'm not particularly charming......:P
I'm basing this on some of the job applications I have seen in the past. They're so bad, they are a joke. For those still in college, get advice from the career counselor on how to write your letters and format your cv. That was some of the most invaluable advice I got from my years in uni.
This also applies to schools which require a large application package. Target your response to what is relevant, and most aligned to a schools philosophy and you will be more successful.
I get personal responses from the head abou 40% of the time either for an interview or to tell me the position is filled or to ask for specific information.
At a fair, I get interviews for almost every school with a relevant position for me. In demand subject helps.
Then they find I'm not particularly charming......:P
I'm basing this on some of the job applications I have seen in the past. They're so bad, they are a joke. For those still in college, get advice from the career counselor on how to write your letters and format your cv. That was some of the most invaluable advice I got from my years in uni.
- Thu Nov 28, 2013 4:37 am
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Usual Teaching Load?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 21077
- Fri Sep 27, 2013 5:10 am
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Shekou International School -China -NOT QSI
- Replies: 6
- Views: 15343
Taxation is determined by the tax treaty signed between your country and the host country. In absence, it will be local rates or whatever is determined by the host government. Some countries have tax arrangements that exempt certain professionals from tax. Teaching is usually one. Don't like paying more tax than me...well blame your government....
- Sat Sep 21, 2013 6:27 pm
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Best schools in these countries? Let the games begin!
- Replies: 20
- Views: 34287
- Fri Sep 20, 2013 6:35 am
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: How to convince family on your life abroad?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6225
- Fri Sep 06, 2013 6:35 am
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Dog people - where's good?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 24081
- Fri Sep 06, 2013 6:32 am
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: [Help] From student to teacher - how?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6582
- Fri Sep 06, 2013 6:22 am
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Can. teacher (F), Filipino spouse (M) + kid. where to go?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 17043
Unlike the USA which likes collecting registration money for a 'license' many countries require you to be an active teacher there to be licensed. If you did your degree there, lived there etc, the board will give you a letter explaining their position. That's legally enough to by pass the requirement for active certification, and practically enough if you've been doing your PD.
Having said that, I feel PD at my last school made me stupider and more cynical....so maybe more PD is not a good thing....
Having said that, I feel PD at my last school made me stupider and more cynical....so maybe more PD is not a good thing....
- Fri Sep 06, 2013 6:04 am
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Newton International School
- Replies: 5
- Views: 8845
- Fri Sep 06, 2013 5:59 am
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: in demand certifications and IB experience
- Replies: 7
- Views: 13280
- Fri Sep 06, 2013 5:56 am
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Deleted
- Replies: 24
- Views: 29682
- Sat Jul 13, 2013 8:17 am
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Most important questions to ask your buddy teacher
- Replies: 6
- Views: 8841
It should be standard for the top candidate to be interviewed by the teacher they are replacing.
Then we know
a) school has confidence that they are not crap
b) more details about the actual job you will have
I personally won't bash a school if I was in this position, though I would encourage research on particular topics. Quite frankly, one less competitor if they take a job I don't want.
I had enough talking to cheerleaders, and quite frankly after seeing their IB results, know they are just full of shit.
Then we know
a) school has confidence that they are not crap
b) more details about the actual job you will have
I personally won't bash a school if I was in this position, though I would encourage research on particular topics. Quite frankly, one less competitor if they take a job I don't want.
I had enough talking to cheerleaders, and quite frankly after seeing their IB results, know they are just full of shit.
- Fri Jul 12, 2013 7:50 am
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: The Money Game
- Replies: 21
- Views: 28462
From talking to friends and family over the year, it seems that teachers are one of the only jobs that have a salary scale in the private sector. I think it is the only professional job with one. Sure fresh graduates start on the same scale, but things change once talent has been identified (or ruled out).
Negotiation is supposed to be part of a professionals final pay. That's how the employer will know what skills they bring to the job since they are paying for it. Some things mean less to others. Some will prefer larger rent allowances and less flight allowances. Opting for no health insurance etc.
Quite frankly, I will opt for a flight allowance for the year to use as I want. Not restricted to only summer travel. Why the he'll do I want to see 2 winters a year(Australia)
Negotiation is supposed to be part of a professionals final pay. That's how the employer will know what skills they bring to the job since they are paying for it. Some things mean less to others. Some will prefer larger rent allowances and less flight allowances. Opting for no health insurance etc.
Quite frankly, I will opt for a flight allowance for the year to use as I want. Not restricted to only summer travel. Why the he'll do I want to see 2 winters a year(Australia)