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How to Avoid Culture Shock on Non-Native English Speaking Countries

If you are searching for job opportunities outside your country and particular job opportunities on non-native English speaking countries, you should be browsing on the culture of that country too.  You know, it is not enough that we have learned lots of literature of such country, you need to read further about that country so as to avoid culture shock when you get there.

Though teachers are trained for such situations, the problem may arise when you get there and start your lesson.  Your example sentences, views on particular thing might not comply on the views of your students there.  We all know that such example should be understood and comprehensible.

Obviously, your to be students on non-native English speaking country rely merely on what they are seeing on their place too.  Thus, reading further about the countries situation, day to day living will give you more ideas on what is the culture of such place.

I am not being naive here but it is very important for a teacher to at least learn the basics of such country.  Of course, this is only my view and this also based on what I have watched, read and blogged about teachers who had the chance to grab a teaching opportunity to a foreign country.

We don’t want our foreign students to think we do not know something about them, their feelings, their views and  most especially about their lives.  Reading further information on a country you are planning to grab opportunities will help in any case to learn about these things.  Check out job opportunities for teachers on non-native English speaking countries for more info.

 

Scarce Job in 2010

There are lots of jobs being posted in the market today, yet the number of job is not sufficient to accommodate the number of applicants for a certain job.  Though job for teachers is still on the top 10 of the most promising job this 2010, teachers continue to multiply over the years which in turn made job for teachers to be scarce and this also includes other fields.

This is why you really need to prepare when you reach the interview part.  The panel is closely looking and digesting every word you utter.  Avoid pitfalls by just only answering what is being asked.  As the maxim goes, “less talk, less mistake.”

Just say “none” when the interviewer ask you if you have question to raise.  Because when you utter a question, you are no longer being interviewed.  Instead, you are being interrogated which later will cause you the interview panel to loss interest in you.  The obvious result is that you are no longer included if the list of finalist.  It is better that you wait you for the interviewer to ask you again another question.

It is also advisable not to show any sign of weakness during the interview.  But this does not mean you need to uplift some of your weaknesses.  being honest is still the best because the interview(s) had seen all behaviors of interviewee and they can easily spot if the candidate is lying or not.

The key is to be prepared. Formulate possible questions the interviewer may ask or you can search the internet for question related to the job you are applying.

 

New Year: New Job Market

“Well-paid, safe and fun working place” is just a quotation every employment advertising website to catch the attention of every visitors going into the site.  The striking and stimulating the adverts may have, the better the chance a visitor will visit the page.

Today, as the new year starts, thousands of millions of job opportunities for ever fields will again be added the previous million job opportunities worldwide being posted through the internet.  Though this means a bigger opportunity for all of those job seekers online, we could not the deny the risk that goes along with these job advertisements.

I was struck with an advertisement seeking teachers to join their quest in providing job opportunities for teachers.  That the advertisement is calling every teachers seeking for a new job to sign up and post their CVs.  This opportunity brags the job vacancy in Vietnam.  Obviously, Vietnam is one good country where every one could enjoy working especially for teachers not only because of the nature’s breeze but the country itself offers a great history every foreigner should know.

Check out for job opportunities in Vietnam and learn their language too, while teaching English as their Second Language.  Check out every job vacancies in Vietnam until you come up with the authentic job posting websites which directly have connection over Vietnam.

 

Oppotunities Outside Teaching

Though the opportunities for job for teachers continue to appear through the internet, there are other opportunities waiting for you.  of course, you really need to sacrifice something particularly your line of interest in the teaching field.  Today, being practical is one of the best option to survive.

A job different from teachers job but with higher compensation is not bad at all to change line.  After all, a teacher will always be a teacher, but the present situation requires us to shift for something which can give us better growth - professional growth outside teaching field.

I did apply for a new job and currently i am having a training.  The opportunity of my new found off line job is great.  My training will be done few days from now and mind you, there’s already an item for my position not only to become a regular employee, but also there is that vacant position exactly for my capabilities as teacher.

The compensation is promising too.  In fact, I can actually leave my online job.  But I wont leave online. My online job will now serve as another extra income for me.

You too, can find such job opportunity outside the teaching job.  Just keep on searching and don’t hesitate to apply if you will see one fitted for your abilities.

 

Cover Letter and Résumé

Their had been lots of disputes about cover letter and résumé and the conclusion still falls on whether the applicant will be hired or not.  Over the disputes I’ve read in this virtual community had not given emphasis on the last part of the hiring process - the interview section.

Whatever white collar job you are applying, the cover letter and the résumé could not be denied its function as springboard for you to be shortlisted.  On the dispute, there are hiring members and HR personnel who shared their own views about the cover letter.

Traditional cover letter and spam cover letters are also mentioned, but to some agreed it is not only to show how you communicate with the Manager or the HR in-charge of hiring additional employee, but also a sum total of what you could do on the benefit of the business.  You need to clearly emphasize abilities that you are one of the best among the applicants.

But whether you have a cover letter or you only submit a resume, it is all depends on the employment.  In fact, there are business which does not even read the cover letter and go immediately to see you qualification listed in the resume.  Of course, this is in relation to what type of job you are applying.

Obviously, teachers in particular should make a cover letter in the their application.  Schools, colleges and universities view the cover letter as one way on how you make communications and how you convey your thought on such matters.  A cover letter is required for teachers.  And most often than not, the cover letter sounds like sales pitch selling yourself to prospect institution.

Cover letter for teachers is far more elaborative in the sense, that your capacity as a teacher should be clearly indicated in the cover letter.  Surely, the HR in-charge will read those cover letters and select some for further evaluation.  This includes your resume too.

From the cover letter alone, teacher applicants are selected.  This means that through these cover letter applicants are filtered.  Even the simplest error in spelling and grammar are being given emphasis here.  This why teachers should make sure, all texts are in its proper places.

Now, to make a perfect cover letter for teachers, you need to share it with your friends, family or any person which you think could give a constructive criticism on your resume and cover letter.

 

Thailand is one good distination for teachers

Thailand is one good destination for teachers looking for a job.  Teaching English in this country is now being considered one of the most important thing being considered.  Obviously because this is not an English speaking country and only after sometime more and more students including adults are now very much interested to learn the Language.

In fact, a foreigner in this country, as long as he or she can vividly speak English has the chance to grab a job opportunity for teachers.  This is how Thailand shows interest in learning English Language.  Of course, it will be of great advantage if if you are a teacher and specializes in English.

I have a friend who just went their to seek a job for teachers.  Yes, he is a teacher.  It does not took him time to grab a job as a teacher in the elementary level.  He is asking me to go their too and I might, I just need to fix things first before leaving my country.

The only problem for teacher looking for a job in Thailand is that you need exit the border after every 15 days until, you’ll have a job and be given authorization to be given by the employer school.  And on every exit, you need to pay an amount, I decide not to mention the amount as it might change over time.

Check out Thailand for the next job opportunities for teachers.

 

Tough Jobs

I just read from yahoo news about tough jobs.  These jobs are obviously not internet related jobs because internet related jobs today can be outsourced all over the worldwide web and for sure, there will be lots of applicants if you just post that you are looking for someone to work for you or to your company about jobs which could be done through the internet. I just can’t locate the yahoo source again to link in this blog for you to view it too.

Anyways these jobs are those in line with teaching, technical (eg. mechanic, welding, technicians and the likes), medical related jobs and other employee monitoring jobs (supervisory and managerial).  These jobs should meet the clients face to face.  The problem is that it will take you sometime before you are able to do these jobs.

But of course, if have still time for another schooling, who knows, this will be your lucky day.  After all, education is life and we need to educate ourselves as we leave our life in this challenging world.  Yes, it is just another challenge for you to undertake.  You can still do your online jobs while doing the schooling anyway.  All you need to do is to budget your time in everything you do.

Job opportunities are too many and the more skills you will learn will give you an edge over the job market.  Jobs usually are chosen base on the salary and the position, but today, as it seems life is getting harder and harder everyday, the salary should not be opposed with the position.

This is just my opinion, I am sure you have other views on how to get a job which provides impressive salary. Why not browse the job market to see jobs related to your skills.

 

The Hottest Careers in the Middle of Recession and How to Get Them

Due to the unceasing effects of the global financial crises, lots people in the working field lost their jobs and in this middle of 2009, the number of individuals losing their jobs continue to grow in numbers.  This makes getting a job seems to be too tough nowadays.  But don’t lose hope because there are still available jobs in the market today even to those companies affected by the recession.

The hottest careers today include:

1.    Computer related jobs:

  • a.    Network and Computer System administrators
  • b.    Network system and Data Communication Analysts
  • c.    Computer System Analysts

2.    Physicians and Surgeons

3.    Physical Therapists

4.    Dentists and dental technicians

5.    Teachers

6.    Pharmacists

7.    Registered Nurses

8.    Service Managers

Though these careers require degrees in related fields, most of the time, work experience can just as well be considered.  All of these careers require work experience with regards to the related field or degree of an applicant.

In relation to computer related careers, it does not necessary you have the exact degree, sometimes a combination of technical courses which are mainly focused on the job description plus your working experience from those job vacancies will be an advantage.

Teachers job vacancies are still one of the in demand job in the job market.  Though this requires an applicant to be with a bachelor degree in education related fields, you can always grab a vacancy for teachers.

But of course, you need to prove first to the target employee that you are capable of such teachers’ jobs.  You can earn a teaching experience by volunteering as tutor, teacher aid or any teacher related job.  You main purpose is to see and experience classroom management and teacher-learner protocols.

With the degree you have and the experiences you’ve acquired, you will surely get that job vacancy for teachers even if you are not totally a teacher.

 

Writing Your Cover Letter

There are already lots of sample cover letters posted on the net.  From these numbers, I am sure there’s that cover letter that almost exactly fit your needs.  But do not just copy this cover letter, you need to carefully read every details and replace those things which are not needed.

Your cover letter needs to be carefully crafted to the extent that there’s no error in it.  This cover letter will not only backed up your resume, but also the reader to see an overview of you qualifications that you are fit for the job.  In fact, from the cover letter alone, the employer will determine you are the person they are looking for.

As you can see from those sample cover letters, not only sample cover letter for teacher but to other samples which you may encounter, the structure fits only on one page.  Yes, a cover letter should exactly fit to one page only.  You resume may come into multiple pages, but not for your cover letter.

Write all the important points in your cover letter, read it many times to make sure it is perfect.

 

Cover Letter for Teachers - The Secret to Snag That Teaching Job

More and more applicants are getting into the teaching job.  But only a certain percent of the applicants will be accepted.  This is because these teacher applicants did not create a good cover letter to back up their resume.  A cover letter is very important.  This is where the employer see your capability on the job and additional information which will be another motivating factor for your application.

It is very important for the employer to see immediately what kind person and an employee to be and upon seeing and have read your cover letter, they will see those good points you want them to see, in which the employer also wanted to see to further evaluate you capability.  Through your cover letter and resume, they will see if you are qualified or not.

A cover letter for teachers is not that hard to write.  All you need is the generally accepted format to follow and you are on.  Other ideas are simple to follow too.  Of course, you need to see the important points to consider in writing your own cover letter.

Schools, Universities and colleges are more keen on their evaluation to every teacher applicants they want to be included in the faculty.  Every year, a number of teachers is graduating, but not all then are able to get a teaching job.  This is because they lack the skills for them to chosen when applying for a job for teachers.

This is because these applicant teachers did not create a good cover letter to back up their resumes.  I have written a sample cover letter for teachers you may want to try.  Check it out, just replace data within and your on.