Comments on: Interview Process

By: admin

admin — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 01:13:25 +0000

Suzanne,

37 is fine, but cram school teachers do have a shelf life. Once you hit forty, it becomes much more difficult to find a job. This doesn’t mean you won’t be able to find work, it just means some schools will begin to worry about your appearance and energy levels. Parents prefer to see young, healthy teachers in classrooms teaching their children. Good luck.

By: Suzanne

Suzanne — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 16:52:40 +0000

Hi, great site!

I noticed a couple of people have asked questions about age, and you have said it would hinder getting employment. I was wondering at what age you are still considered young in Taiwan – I’m 37 (although I do look about 25! ) and it worries me that I might go over there and not get a job.

Thanks,
Suzanne

By: admin

admin — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:25:12 +0000

@Amanda,
I assume you mean what it is like in terms of jobs? There are always jobs being offered, but it just may mean you need to move to a city you hadn’t originally planned on living in if you want a job ASAP. So, could you find a job? Definitely, but you may need to be flexible about what city you will live in. Good luck!

By: Amanda

Amanda — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 15:56:56 +0000

Thank you for providing so much information about teaching in Taiwan. I was wondering what the summer is like for teahers in Taiwan? I’m wondering because I’m looking at starting in January and I don’t want to get there and then come summer not be able to afford staying till the next semester starts.
Thanks,
Amanda

By: admin

admin — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 02:37:20 +0000

@Dylan,
You are coming in January 2012 and want to leave by the end of May 2012? No-one would hire you for such a short period of time. However, if I am missing something please make your question clearer. Thanks.

By: Dylan

Dylan — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 21:48:05 +0000

When do the academic terms begin and end in Taiwan? I was planning to arrive in January and would have to leave by the end of May… would this prevent me from being hired???

Thanks,

Dylan

By: admin

admin — Sat, 25 Dec 2010 01:38:52 +0000

@Wallice,
It won’t hurt but the only thing really worth anything is if you have a teacher’s license. With one of these you can teach legally in many public schools. With your current credentials you are legally only allowed to work in cram schools. That isn’t a bad thing as there are plenty of them around and they are usually always hiring.

By: wallace toll

wallace toll — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 21:46:34 +0000

Do you think the fact that I have worked in an Elementary school for five years and I have a BA in English will help my job prospects? I am twenty five years old and looking for a one year position near the coast so I can pursue surfing.

By: admin

admin — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 04:16:23 +0000

Simona,
getting work in Taiwan when you are in your 60s isn’t impossible, but it honestly won’t be as simple as applying to any job you see. My advice would be to try and see about getting work in Universities or other places where age isn’t as important as your qualifications. Good luck.

By: simona putinelu

simona putinelu — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:19:53 +0000

could you, please, tell me whether you are interested in teachers of English in their sixtiehs??thank you