Comments on: Finding a Teaching Job

By: admin

admin — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 02:01:17 +0000

Mike
You will face the same kind of discrimination in Taiwan, albeit it won’t be as blatantly obvious and it won’t be as widespread. You could definitely find work teaching English here, but still be prepared for the “sorry, you’re not white” rejections. If money isn’t a problem, then by all means come to Taiwan first and then look for a job. This is a good way to make sure you find somewhere to work that you like or suits you best. If money is a problem, then find work before you come and then keep your eyes and ears open once you are here just in case you find a better place to work. I hope that helps. Good luck!

By: Mike

Mike — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:41:55 +0000

Hey David,
I am an Asian Canadian with a college degree. I have looked for jobs in Beijing but everyone i have so far asked for a Caucasian. You think it would be easier in Taiwan for me? Also, what would you suggest I do since I am in Canada still? Should I apply online or on classified ads on Taiwan websites?

By: admin

admin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:36:23 +0000

@Izak,
Hi, I am definitely NOT a Taiwan guru I just started this blog to help people get a better idea of what it is like teaching English in Taiwan.

You have definitely missed the main job train for the year. You are also correct by saying that many schools do hire throughout the year, so I wouldn’t worry about not being able to find a job unless you had your heart set on one specific city/area and didn’t want to move beyond that.

Which rural cities are the best to teach in? Honestly, once you leave Taipei it is all “rural” (some Taiwanese believe that anything outside of Taipei is rural), so I would definitely look at Chiayi, areas near Taichung, Jilong, Pingtung as you said and any other areas around near Kaohsiung. Basically check a map and look for cities that are in the middle and southern parts of Taiwan and you’ll be able to find plenty of cities. Will they all have jobs there? Yeah, but many schools won’t advertise them. Also, you “may” have to take a position via a recruiter, because schools in rural areas are typically have very little experience hiring foreigners and don’t know how to find teachers. I would definitely start with Pingtung, because it is close to Kaohsiung and civilization, but it is definitely very rural. I hope that helps and best of luck!

By: Izak Greywolf

Izak Greywolf — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:43:27 +0000

Hello Taiwan Guru,

I am coming to Taiwan on 07 February 2012. This is a few days after the New Year, does this mean jobs will be mostly filled already? I know jobs are offered year-round, but I fear I may have narrowly missed the main intake by a couple weeks.

Also, I would like to teach English in a rural area as I prefer the country lifestyle, can you recommend any such towns? Pingtung perhaps? Which rural town likely has the most teaching jobs available?

Thank you very much! I will be sure to like and share this site.
Izak

By: admin

admin — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 04:33:17 +0000

@Natalie,
You can find teaching jobs anytime of the year in Taiwan. However, schools do most of their hiring before CNY (Jan/Feb) and then around June/July. I hope this helps.

By: Natalie

Natalie — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:55:18 +0000

Hi there,
I was wondering if you think it it is possible to find a job teaching in Taiwan with a start date in either late March or April 2012?

I completed a TESL course (North American) and they say that Taiwan hires year round, but I’m just wondering what your experience has been.

Thanks,
Natalie

By: admin

admin — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 05:35:37 +0000

@Simon, Thanks. I think you'll find the video on the English teaching jobs page useful. I will update it over the winter break when I get time.

By: simon

simon — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:51:40 +0000

Hi there! Great blog…
You mention lots of sites for finding jop postings in the classifieds, could you suggest some links?

By: admin

admin — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 04:01:43 +0000

@Sarah,
You will definitely face difficulty finding work, especially in the smaller schools. It won’t be impossible, but I would strongly recommend you stick to the big schools, because they are less inclined to discriminate, at least openly, when hiring. It just means you might need to knock on a few more doors or make a few more phone calls to find a job than other people. Good luck!

By: Sarah

Sarah — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 03:31:17 +0000

I am looking to work in Taiwan, but I am wondering about race issues. I am born and raised in Ohio in the US but I am multiracial with dark hair and tan skin. I know it is harder for non-whites to get jobs, and I’ve heard about ABCs and blacks, but do you know what kind of challenges I would face? I’ve been told I look anywhere from pale Indian to Brazilian.