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The same goes for teaching abroad. As you do your research, you’re going to come across people who have negative things to say. These people have complaints about everything. They don’t like the food, or the people, or the work, or the weather, or whatever else they can think of. Funny thing is, it doesn’t matter where in the world they go; it’s the same story.
So here’s what worked for me: Ignore them. If you give them even a little bit of attention, they’ll carry on for days. All that does is bring your mood down, and when there’s so much fun to be had, who wants that?
Of course, you’re go
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1. You don’t need a TESOL Certificate
There are a lot of sites on the Net and businesses out there that will try to convince you to take a course to get certified to teach English as a Second Language. To clear up the misconceptions, you don’t need it! All you need to qualify to teach in South Korea is a 4-year degree (BA, BS etc…)
So, save your money. If you really want to take the course, it won’t hurt, but just know that even without it, you can get a great job. Before I went to South Korea for the first time, I had no idea what it took to qualify. I thought you had to be an actual teacher. Not so. Demand is high, and grads from all programs are welcome.
2. Never, ever pay a recruiter
There aren’t too many left out there, but there are still a few companies who will ask the teachers to pay a fee to find them a job. If you come across someone like this, say thanks, but see you later.
Here’s how it works: In South Korea, the demand for learning English is huge. It is continuing to increase. Koreans want to live and compete in the global economy, so they need to be able to communicate in English.
Therefore, there are lots of English language academies across the country that are in need of native English speakers such as yourself. So, they pay companies to find good employees for them. The schools pay the recruiter, not the teacher.
3. It’s a different culture
When you decide to get on a plane and fly to the other side of the world, you have to know that there are going to be some differences from what you’re used to. This is one of the best parts of the experience for most people.
But, if you are afraid of seeing different places and different ways of doing things, this job is not for you.
If you’re the type of person who likes adventure, learning new things, experiencing stuff that most of your friends will never experience, then this job is for you.
If you’re ready for a change of pace, a change of perspective, and the best change of your life, then you’re ready to start this adventure.
4. Watch out for the complainers
It’s unfortunate that there are so many negative people around, isn’t it? But I guess you’ve noticed just as much as I have that some people will complain no matter what.
The same goes for teaching abroad. As you do your research, you’re going to come across people who have negative things to say. These people have complaints about everything. They don’t like the food, or the people, or the work, or the weather, or whatever else they can think of. Funny thing is, it doesn’t matter where in the world they go; it’s the same story.
So here’s what worked for me: Ignore them. If you give them even a little bit of attention, they’ll carry on for days. All that does is bring your mood down, and when there’s so much fun to be had, who wants that?
Of course, you’re goi
Is your company better than the competition? Do you provide lower prices to the customer? Does your company have much better customer service than that of your competitors? Do you and your employees really care about the customer and want them to know this? Your advertising needs to alert your customer in a way, which they can easily understand that you are better than your competition.You must advertise in a way, which visualizes your stance on customer service and customer care. When I say a way, which visualizes, I mean that words alone are not enough. After all almost all company advertising no matter where you go says that they have the best customer service and they care about their customers. This is so common that the customers are actually getting tired of it.How often have you gone to a company, which promises great service and tells you they care about their customers only to find out that the customer service is lousy and they could care less about you and you know it? You see customers are on to this, but if you can show them in a way, which visualizes your customer service or brings about thoughts in the customer's mind of the best services that they have experienced at other companies; then your advertising will be effective.Advertising should not just tell the customer about great customer service and that your company cares about them; rather you need a way to show them or to trig
So, save your money. If you really want to take the course, it won’t hurt, but just know that even without it, you can get a great job. Before I went to South Korea for the first time, I had no idea what it took to qualify. I thought you had to be an actual teacher. Not so. Demand is high, and grads from all programs are welcome.
2. Never, ever pay a recruiter
There aren’t too many left out there, but there are still a few companies who will ask the teachers to pay a fee to find them a job. If you come across someone like this, say thanks, but see you later.
Here’s how it works: In South Korea, the demand for learning English is huge. It is continuing to increase. Koreans want to live and compete in the global economy, so they need to be able to communicate in English.
Therefore, there are lots of English language academies across the country that are in need of native English speakers such as yourself. So, they pay companies to find good employees for them. The schools pay the recruiter, not the teacher.
3. It’s a different culture
When you decide to get on a plane and fly to the other side of the world, you have to know that there are going to be some differences from what you’re used to. This is one of the best parts of the experience for most people.
But, if you are afraid of seeing different places and different ways of doing things, this job is not for you.
If you’re the type of person who likes adventure, learning new things, experiencing stuff that most of your friends will never experience, then this job is for you.
If you’re ready for a change of pace, a change of perspective, and the best change of your life, then you’re ready to start this adventure.
4. Watch out for the complainers
It’s unfortunate that there are so many negative people around, isn’t it? But I guess you’ve noticed just as much as I have that some people will complain no matter what.
The same goes for teaching abroad. As you do your research, you’re going to come across people who have negative things to say. These people have complaints about everything. They don’t like the food, or the people, or the work, or the weather, or whatever else they can think of. Funny thing is, it doesn’t matter where in the world they go; it’s the same story.
So here’s what worked for me: Ignore them. If you give them even a little bit of attention, they’ll carry on for days. All that does is bring your mood down, and when there’s so much fun to be had, who wants that?
Of course, you’re go
Stock photography is images that can be used by advertisers, magazines, publishers, graphic designers, web designers, calendar and greeting cards companies, and television and film producers for commercial purposes. Instead of hiring a photographer to shoot an image or event, one can go through a stock photograph library and order a wide range of photographs. Using stock photography saves a consumer a lot of money. Images can be purchased through the Internet, delivered by e-mail or downloaded. The business of stock photography began around the time of the American Civil War, when photographers sold images of war to use in stereo viewers.Stock photographers can resell their images to as many different customers as they desire, because they hold all copyrights. Photographers who are interested in selling stock photos can represent themselves, as well as contact a stock photography agency to represent them. Oftentimes the photography will be placed in catalogues for easy perusal, eithe online or in print.Prices differ from photograph to photograph and customer to customer. Generally speaking, the price is based on how many people are going to view the image once it is published. Stock photographers have the advantage of showing their work worldwide. Some of the most popular and sellable photographs are of sunrises, sunsets, clouds, nature, animals and birds. The list goes on. Some stock photography carries no cop
Therefore, there are lots of English language academies across the country that are in need of native English speakers such as yourself. So, they pay companies to find good employees for them. The schools pay the recruiter, not the teacher.
3. It’s a different culture
When you decide to get on a plane and fly to the other side of the world, you have to know that there are going to be some differences from what you’re used to. This is one of the best parts of the experience for most people.
But, if you are afraid of seeing different places and different ways of doing things, this job is not for you.
If you’re the type of person who likes adventure, learning new things, experiencing stuff that most of your friends will never experience, then this job is for you.
If you’re ready for a change of pace, a change of perspective, and the best change of your life, then you’re ready to start this adventure.
4. Watch out for the complainers
It’s unfortunate that there are so many negative people around, isn’t it? But I guess you’ve noticed just as much as I have that some people will complain no matter what.
The same goes for teaching abroad. As you do your research, you’re going to come across people who have negative things to say. These people have complaints about everything. They don’t like the food, or the people, or the work, or the weather, or whatever else they can think of. Funny thing is, it doesn’t matter where in the world they go; it’s the same story.
So here’s what worked for me: Ignore them. If you give them even a little bit of attention, they’ll carry on for days. All that does is bring your mood down, and when there’s so much fun to be had, who wants that?
Of course, you’re go
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But, if you are afraid of seeing different places and different ways of doing things, this job is not for you.
If you’re the type of person who likes adventure, learning new things, experiencing stuff that most of your friends will never experience, then this job is for you.
If you’re ready for a change of pace, a change of perspective, and the best change of your life, then you’re ready to start this adventure.
4. Watch out for the complainers
It’s unfortunate that there are so many negative people around, isn’t it? But I guess you’ve noticed just as much as I have that some people will complain no matter what.
The same goes for teaching abroad. As you do your research, you’re going to come across people who have negative things to say. These people have complaints about everything. They don’t like the food, or the people, or the work, or the weather, or whatever else they can think of. Funny thing is, it doesn’t matter where in the world they go; it’s the same story.
So here’s what worked for me: Ignore them. If you give them even a little bit of attention, they’ll carry on for days. All that does is bring your mood down, and when there’s so much fun to be had, who wants that?
Of course, you’re go
Do you have a new small business that is in dire need of some customers? A great way to spread the news about your business is to let people know you are out there. You can’t just sit back and assume that the customers are going to come to you. What if they don’t know that you are out there? You need to create a customer base starting right now, but you can’t do that if no one knows that you have opened the doors. Your world might revolve around your business, but that doesn’t mean that other people have the slightest idea that there is such a business.What you need to do to drum up traffic is put together a marketing campaign. Many people think that you need to have a very technical marketing plan, but you don’t. Flyer printing is a great way to get your information out to the masses. You don’t have to have the most impressive fliers ever, just create something that represents your business and have it copied as many times as you think is necessary. You can then hand these out, post them on light poles, and give them to friends and current customers to give to their friends. Think about how many times you have looked at the flyer on the side of the road, or how you consider the flyer that someone hands you, even if you are not interested in the service or product that is being sold. Flyers can go a long way to driving your business and just making it known. The problem with business is that if no one knows that you e
The same goes for teaching abroad. As you do your research, you’re going to come across people who have negative things to say. These people have complaints about everything. They don’t like the food, or the people, or the work, or the weather, or whatever else they can think of. Funny thing is, it doesn’t matter where in the world they go; it’s the same story.
So here’s what worked for me: Ignore them. If you give them even a little bit of attention, they’ll carry on for days. All that does is bring your mood down, and when there’s so much fun to be had, who wants that?
Of course, you’re going to want to make sure you do your best to choose a company and a school that will suit your needs. Don’t go into this blindly. Be confident in your decision, so when you get on that plane and you are looking out the window over the ocean, you’ll know that you’re on your way to one of the best years of your life.
And when you’re there, spend time with people who have an equally positive outlook. Let the complainers have a club of their own.
5. Your family and friends are going to be worried
The first time I told my mom that I was going to teach in Korea, she thought I was going to be sold on the black market as a prostitute after being kidnapped in a van. Vivid imagination mom, good thing it was her son and not her daughter that told her this. I could only guess what story she would have come up with then.
The fact is, most Westerners don’t have any idea about what’s happening in Asia. We know that it’s somewhere far away and that they eat rice and have dark hair. We learn nearly nothing in school about any Asian nations, so we have nothing to base our thoughts on.
When you tell people that you are considering this option, you are going to hear all kinds of objections. You’ll hear of someone who was a friend of a friend who went to China and had a bad time. You’ll hear all kinds of generalities about why it’s some kind of scam.
The best thing to do at this point is to consider the source of the information. Sure, you respect your family and friends. But, do they really know anything about teaching overseas? Have they been there themselves? Have they done the research you’ve been doing? Are they the type of person who you could picture packing their bags and living somewhere else for a year?
Educate them. Let them read stuff like this. Let them listen to audio presentations on teaching in Korea. Let them look at guidebooks. The more information they have, the more likely it is that they will support you on this adventure.
Five years later, my mom is a huge supporter of teaching overseas. She’s seen first-hand how much I’ve learned and grown from the experience. Even if she cries every time I leave the country, she is no longer worried about the van picking me up.
6. South Korea is modern
What do you think of when you try to picture Korea in your mind? Do you see huts and villages of people farming? Do you think of the ’88 Olympics or the 2002 World Cup of Soccer? Do you have trouble coming up with any specific image?
Before I went, I had no idea what to expect. The only thing I knew
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