English Language Teaching in Japan and Asia

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Jobs and Work in Asia:

Recruiting Agents: I don't really like them, but they can help you get in. Some people have landed a real nice job with them, others (yours truly included) landed in some bad locations. You'll see "Jobs in Korea" advertised in most major papers.

Job boards: These are the regular ways to advertise. Perhaps the employer does their own recruiting. This is a good sign, as it means that they have staff who can speak your language. Having said that, what does it tell you about a company that requires a recruiting agent?

Placements: These are done during or after training courses, or through a job seeking agency. Your local job seeking agency may have some listings.
From a friend of a friend: It can be the sympathy situation, where your friend is doing a favour to his or her employer that he or she is leaving. But remember, everyone wants to maintain their reputation and not lose face. So your new job could be all right, but you've got to be a good person to them.

*Image from Zdenka Micka, Crestock (7th February 2008) japan, korea, taiwan, asia, homesic