Let the Games Begin!

sid · Post by **sid** » Thu Jan 09, 2014 5:44 am

There's a rogue. He's been placing CVs in folders without being registered. He's been reported and his name is now splashed all over the recruiters lounge.

durianfan · Post by **durianfan** » Thu Jan 09, 2014 5:49 am

2 interviews? That's rough. I've been to the BKK January fair 3 times.

First year, I had zero IB experience and no IB training. I didn't get any interviews.

Second year, I had IB training but still no experience. I got 2 interviews but no offers.

Third year, I had 2 years of IB experience (MYP & DP) and 2 course of IB training. I got 8 interviews and was offered (and accepted) a job at a great school.

So, Choirguy, what is your experience? Do you have any IB?

ChoirGuy · Post by **ChoirGuy** » Thu Jan 09, 2014 7:01 am

Hi Durianfan,

IB experience: 5 years DP experience

BUT, remember, British system experience and looking hard for choral jobs. The ones I thought I could get interviews for either went away before I got a chance to ask at the tables or were in schools that didn't hire single teachers w/dependents.

Now on to tomorrow and hitting my interviews hardâ€¦as always, we'll see what tomorrow brings!

justlooking · Post by **justlooking** » Thu Jan 09, 2014 7:06 am

We are finding things difficult in Bangkok too. We're a teaching couple with 15 years experience, certified, AP and IB experience. We scheduled 3 interviews. Two turned out to be dead ends as the school filled one of our positions before the interview. The third is tomorrow and at a very desirable school. We've got our fingers crossed.

We found that there were not a lot of schools with both of our positions available and we also found a lot of "we'll take a look at your resume and get back to you" instead of scheduling an interview. If we don't qualify for an interview, who does? Very frustrating but trying to be optimistic.

shadowjack · Post by **shadowjack** » Thu Jan 09, 2014 7:53 am

Last year, as I recall, there were a couple of rogues (or rouges, as PG says :-) at the fair :-)

shadowjack · Post by **shadowjack** » Thu Jan 09, 2014 7:54 am

Darn I hate double posts. So I decided to address justlooking :-)

About going and not finding anything - friends went awhile back. Positions didn't match for them at that fair/that year. It was tough, but sometimes that's how it works at the moment.

Have you looked at TIEonline and seen what is out there at non-Search schools as well?

durianfan · Post by **durianfan** » Thu Jan 09, 2014 8:12 am

You might want to go to the social and network a bit. I know people who didn't get interviews at the sign-up but went to the social and were able to acquire interviews. Doesn't always happen, but you could get lucky.

The BKK January fair mostly targets singles without dependents and teaching couples. If you have kids, then you are probably going to have to wait unless you are in a high-demand area or the school is small and growing and needs students.

Go the presentations too - talk to the recruiters afterwards and you might be able to get an interview that way. You never know.

ChoirGuy · Post by **ChoirGuy** » Thu Jan 09, 2014 8:15 am

Hi Durianfan,

IB experience: 5 years DP experience

BUT, remember, British system experience and looking hard for choral jobs. The ones I thought I could get interviews for either went away before I got a chance to ask at the tables or were in schools that didn't hire single teachers w/dependents.

Now on to tomorrow and hitting my interviews hardâ€¦as always, we'll see what tomorrow brings!

vettievette · Post by **vettievette** » Fri Jan 10, 2014 12:23 pm

I am hoping that tomorrow after a last round of interviews, I can finally eat some street food. I've eaten Thai nearly every day - but have stayed away from those glorious carts near my hotel because the last thing I need is to risk feeling ill. Fingers crossed I get somethin' good and try some of those tasty salads and sambal in plastic bags!

newchapter · Post by **newchapter** » Fri Jan 10, 2014 1:31 pm

What's going on with jobs? Dying to hear!

vettievette · Post by **vettievette** » Fri Jan 10, 2014 7:46 pm

[quote="newchapter"]What's going on with jobs? Dying to hear![/quote]
Trying to keep it hush, hush for right now until I sign something since you never know who is reading this. I hope everyone else at the fair is doing well!

newchapter · Post by **newchapter** » Fri Jan 10, 2014 7:56 pm

whisper whisper: OK, Vettievette, I won't tell! ;)

Smurf · Post by **Smurf** » Sat Jan 11, 2014 3:31 am

I've signed for a tier 1 school in Thailand!!!!!

ChoirGuy · Post by **ChoirGuy** » Sat Jan 11, 2014 4:11 am

Congrats to all those who have secured positions at this fair, but for me, it was not meant to be.

Still, being a positive type, the Fair was one more experience in moving me towards my next post, wherever that may be.

I did in the end have one serious interview and one that I felt was not very genuine (from a tier 1 school) as the recruiter made me wait for about 25 minutes from my scheduled time and then informed of something that I assume would be a deal-breaker for just about anyone (only 1 of 3 dependents paid for, so I'd end up paying for 2 airfares and one tuition fee). Still, it was my fault, as the policy WAS stated on the Search page, so my fault for not noticing it.

What is amazing, though, is that at the end of all of this, there is now an opportunity that had nothing to do with the Fair that has popped up todayâ€¦fate? Who knowsâ€¦we'll see over the next few months and I'll keep looking around the worldâ€¦it's a big place!

vettievette · Post by **vettievette** » Sat Jan 11, 2014 7:15 pm

Whew. Contract emailed last night. Verbally confirmed and accepted and same via email. Sending it back tonight when I return from flight. Great "surprise" school with nice package and, most importantly, a well-thought out approach to teaching and learning.