0:30 - How long have you worked in Korea?
0:45 - Was it longer than expected?
1:23 - Why Korea?
2:12 - Why Stay?
3:03 - Pros
4:00 - Cons
5:15 - Advice

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Korea is a very popular place to work abroad (typically teaching English.) These days it seems it’s getting more and more popular with things such as (KPOP, DRAMAS, MOVIES - PARASITE etc..)
I created this video because I also was in a weird place after graduating college wanting to travel the world but of course I was broke. So Korea was a little shimmering light that had a ton of working opportunities while at the same time being able to travel. So yes I came with the intention of staying for 6 months….which somehow turned into 6 years LOL.

I have experienced A LOT here as far as work/friendships/eating/drinking/culture/culture shock and a whole lot more so hopefully this video can be somewhat helpful for those also curious about working in Korea but need more insight.

Of course right now during the Covid-19 outbreak teaching abroad might not be an option. However when things get better get a head start and try it out.

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Here are some popular websites and programs I and others have used for work.

TALK - https://www.talk.go.kr/talk/talk_new/...
This is an after school program (public schools) and actually the program I came to Korea
with. I had a great experience with it.

EPIK - http://www.epik.go.kr/contents.do?con...
This is one of the most popular programs also for (public schools)

Korean Horizons - https://www.koreanhorizons.com/
Kevin in the video used this and highly recommends it.

Dave’s ESL - https://www.eslcafe.com/jobs/korea
Best way to search for jobs in Korea. I used this site for every job.

_______________________________ Requirements __________________________
** Requirements totally depend on the school/program you are applying for. However here are the usual ones:

1. Bachelor’s degree / diploma (depending on the country you will have to get this apostilled.)
2. Sealed university transcript
3. Passport
4. Passport photos
5. National criminal background check
6. Employment contract from the recruiter/school
7. ** some jobs will require TEFL/TESOL/CELTA certification

Whatever you apply for the instructions will be clear on the website or from the recruiter



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I usually post a lot about korea on Instagram. So give that a follow if you want more day to day updates.

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STEVEN : @stevedoesjobs
KEVIN : @Kerflipplesnap
CHRIS : @Chrisdacanha
Kelly : @bybelter
ALBERT : @albertretief

Videographer : @youngho.sohn



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