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Category Archives: Jobseeking
TEFL Job Interviews
Job interviews have been covered in many articles here at jobs.ac.uk. You can see our top ten tips here. Also, Melanie Allen wrote an insightful article on interviews here. Today, however, I want to write specifically about TEFL job interviews.
Tagged: job interview, teaching, TEFL
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Does Age Matter in TEFL?
A common question encountered is whether age matters in TEFL. Older people often wonder whether their advanced years will preclude them from working in certain countries. Similarly, younger people wonder if their inexperience will count against them.
Tagged: age limit, placement, TEFL Jobs
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8 Steps to TEFL Glory!
I have been teaching English in Japan for three months now, so I thought it would be a good time to take stock of what has happened. I arrived in Kyoto, Japan, in May. I have slowly built up my … Read More
Tagged: Japan, step-by-step, TEFL
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English In Demand
おつかれさま! I recently told you all that I was moving house. Well, I have finished unpacking, cleaning, filling in the forms that are necessary when one moves house in Japan, and I have actually had some time to relax and … Read More
Tagged: english, language schools, teaching asia
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What to Look For in an Employer
A TEFL course such as CELTA or Cert TESOL can teach you how to teach, but it can’t give you career experience. Looking for a job in the world of TEFL can be both exciting and daunting and if you … Read More
Tagged: contract, employer, school teaching, TEFL
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TEFL Employers: Bigger vs. Smaller
A post on the Japan Times website raises an issue that is quite common in the world of TEFL, not just in Japan. Is it better to work for a smaller, perhaps family-run, language school, or a larger educational institution? … Read More
Tagged: career, employers, news, TEFL
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TEFL Country Profile: Japan
Japan is one of the most popular destinations for teachers of English as a foreign language, particularly for those just starting out. The country went through a kind of English-boom some years ago – particularly during the years of economic … Read More
Tagged: country, Japan, JET, TEFL
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