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When do schools hire for English teachers abroad?
ESL job markets are cyclical, and hiring is seasonal in many regions. In order to get hired as an English teacher it is critical to understand the language school hiring seasons.
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5 ways teaching abroad will help your employment
Here are 5 ways teaching English abroad will help your employment:
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Finding EFL/ESL Jobs in London
Just as there are many language schools in London, so there are many students and teachers.
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EFL/ESL Opportunities in London
London is an iconic city. Known for its skyline, fashion, music, history and style, among other things, it has become one of the top tourist destinations in the world.
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EFL Opportunities in Cambridge
Cambridge is a city of chapels, museums, university buildings and punting.
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EFL Opportunities in Brighton
Brighton is a famous seaside resort on the south coast of England. It has a quaint city centre, a charming seafront and a vibrant nightlife.
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Job recruitment for ESL teachers
Job recruitment for the majority of ESL teachers means ESL teaching posts obtained through on line ESL recruiters. Here are a few things that the novice ESL teacher should know about ESL recruiters.
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Two things to consider before approaching an ESL teacher recruiter
Whether you are a trainee ESL teacher nearing the completion of your TEFL course or a recently-qualified ESL teacher, you will probably have started thinking about approaching an ESL teacher recruiter or, for that matter, an ESL educational institution. Before you do this, there are two important things you should consider: whether you wish to do paid teaching or voluntary teaching, and the country you wish to work in.
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How do you find work as an ESL teacher?
Before you can even get an interview, you have to find an ESL post that you would like to apply for. Here are a few suggestions to help you find work as a novice ESL teacher – and let’s also hope Confucius is right.
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Interview Tips for the ESL Teacher
After qualifying as a fully fledged ESL teacher, your next stressful experience will be your job interview. Here are ten tips to help you get that ESL post.
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ESL Recruitment Myths and Misconceptions
As a trainee or novice ESL teacher you are bound to be ‘bombarded’ with numerous so-called facts about ESL recruitment – just ignore them. For the interested reader, here are six common myths and misconceptions.
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Working as an ESL teacher in a private school or college
Working as an ESL As a novice ESL teacher you may be looking forward to being recruited by some private school or college; however, before you commit yourself, here are a few things you should take into consideration to help you decide whether the particular school or college that you have your heart set on is the ideal ESL post for you.
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Tips for 'cover' letter writing for the ESL teacher
When ESL employers are looking to recruit ESL teachers, they will obviously pay close attention to teachers’ CVs (résumés): what a lot of trainee and novice ESL teachers may overlook is the importance that is attached to the cover letter.
More Info
CV Tips for the ESL Teacher
A good CV (résumé) and a cover letter are the first steps on the road to successful recruitment. When an employer is looking to recruit an ESL teacher, it will be the ESL teacher’s CV that will decide whether the recruitment process comes to a halt or progresses to the job interview.
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What qualities do ESL employers look for?
As a novice ESL teacher, you will undoubtedly be keen to show you have the qualities required in order to get recruited by a good ESL school. So, what qualities do ESL employers look for in their potential ESL teachers? Here are some of the qualities that ESL employers expect, and which you should definitely possess.
More Info
ESL Career Myths and Misconceptions
As a trainee or novice ESL teacher, you will soon encounter many myths and misconceptions associated with your ESL career. Here is a sample of six of those myths and misconceptions.
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What should ESL teachers consider when looking for work?
A career in ESL teaching is a rewarding experience, and it is one of the few professional occupations which give you the opportunity to literally travel around the world.
More Info
Working as a teacher for a voluntary organisation
As a novice ESL teacher you may be keen to get recruited by some voluntary organisation; however, before any voluntary organisation even considers recruiting you, you will have to demonstrate that you are one of those ESL teachers that possesses certain desired qualities that are characteristic of people who like to do voluntary work. If you can do this, it is highly likely that you will be recruited by the voluntary organisation.
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Jobs & Hiring
Can I teach English as a foreign language online (TEFL)?
Yes absolutely you can. Online learning is a huge trend and one of the fastest growing areas in education worldwide.
More Info
When do schools hire for English teachers abroad?
ESL job markets are cyclical, and hiring is seasonal in many regions. In order to get hired as an English teacher it is critical to understand the language school hiring seasons.
More Info
5 ways teaching abroad will help your employment
Here are 5 ways teaching English abroad will help your employment:
More Info
Finding EFL/ESL Jobs in London
Just as there are many language schools in London, so there are many students and teachers.
More Info
EFL/ESL Opportunities in London
London is an iconic city. Known for its skyline, fashion, music, history and style, among other things, it has become one of the top tourist destinations in the world.
More Info
EFL Opportunities in Cambridge
Cambridge is a city of chapels, museums, university buildings and punting.
More Info
EFL Opportunities in Brighton
Brighton is a famous seaside resort on the south coast of England. It has a quaint city centre, a charming seafront and a vibrant nightlife.
More Info
Job recruitment for ESL teachers
Job recruitment for the majority of ESL teachers means ESL teaching posts obtained through on line ESL recruiters. Here are a few things that the novice ESL teacher should know about ESL recruiters.
More Info
Two things to consider before approaching an ESL teacher recruiter
Whether you are a trainee ESL teacher nearing the completion of your TEFL course or a recently-qualified ESL teacher, you will probably have started thinking about approaching an ESL teacher recruiter or, for that matter, an ESL educational institution. Before you do this, there are two important things you should consider: whether you wish to do paid teaching or voluntary teaching, and the country you wish to work in.
More Info
How do you find work as an ESL teacher?
Before you can even get an interview, you have to find an ESL post that you would like to apply for. Here are a few suggestions to help you find work as a novice ESL teacher – and let’s also hope Confucius is right.
More Info
Interview Tips for the ESL Teacher
After qualifying as a fully fledged ESL teacher, your next stressful experience will be your job interview. Here are ten tips to help you get that ESL post.
More Info
ESL Recruitment Myths and Misconceptions
As a trainee or novice ESL teacher you are bound to be ‘bombarded’ with numerous so-called facts about ESL recruitment – just ignore them. For the interested reader, here are six common myths and misconceptions.
More Info
Working as an ESL teacher in a private school or college
Working as an ESL As a novice ESL teacher you may be looking forward to being recruited by some private school or college; however, before you commit yourself, here are a few things you should take into consideration to help you decide whether the particular school or college that you have your heart set on is the ideal ESL post for you.
More Info
Tips for 'cover' letter writing for the ESL teacher
When ESL employers are looking to recruit ESL teachers, they will obviously pay close attention to teachers’ CVs (résumés): what a lot of trainee and novice ESL teachers may overlook is the importance that is attached to the cover letter.
More Info
CV Tips for the ESL Teacher
A good CV (résumé) and a cover letter are the first steps on the road to successful recruitment. When an employer is looking to recruit an ESL teacher, it will be the ESL teacher’s CV that will decide whether the recruitment process comes to a halt or progresses to the job interview.
More Info
What qualities do ESL employers look for?
As a novice ESL teacher, you will undoubtedly be keen to show you have the qualities required in order to get recruited by a good ESL school. So, what qualities do ESL employers look for in their potential ESL teachers? Here are some of the qualities that ESL employers expect, and which you should definitely possess.
More Info
ESL Career Myths and Misconceptions
As a trainee or novice ESL teacher, you will soon encounter many myths and misconceptions associated with your ESL career. Here is a sample of six of those myths and misconceptions.
More Info
What should ESL teachers consider when looking for work?
A career in ESL teaching is a rewarding experience, and it is one of the few professional occupations which give you the opportunity to literally travel around the world.
More Info
Working as a teacher for a voluntary organisation
As a novice ESL teacher you may be keen to get recruited by some voluntary organisation; however, before any voluntary organisation even considers recruiting you, you will have to demonstrate that you are one of those ESL teachers that possesses certain desired qualities that are characteristic of people who like to do voluntary work. If you can do this, it is highly likely that you will be recruited by the voluntary organisation.
More Info
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