China has a big market on EFL and many foreigners want to be a TEFL teacher in China. There are some factors you should consider if you want to find a TEFL teaching job in China.
China has a big market on EFL and many foreigners want to be a TEFL teacher in China. There are some factors you should consider if you want to find a TEFL teaching job in China.
Resumes
In China, many schools will want your photograph attached to your resume. They may also want information about your marital status and age and sex - all things that are improper in some countries - yet if absent from your resume in this part of the world - your resume and letter of application may end up in the trash can.
Job Hunt Strategy
In China, it is possible to line up your first job from your home country. Sometimes - you will hear on the discussion boards - it is better to go there and make in-person contacts. No doubt you can find better work and rule out problem situations better on the scene - but for many people it can be too expensive or even too scary to head overseas without a contract in their pocket.
Setting up a Job before You Go
This is quite possible and you should find quality jobs in China before actually going there to work. Your chances of having a problem increase though if you are not on the scene, so be sure to review the section about things to know before you go.
Recruiters
Many people equate them with Satan and, yes, many foreigners had problems with that job. When things couldn't be repaired, review the section on things you should know before you go - to limit potential problems.
How quickly can I find work?
Probably within a couple weeks if you are prepared to teach in a language school in China. Take your time, investigate and learn all you can before you make a final decision.