The list of social media sites and its users is growing exponentially. It is no longer a question of whether you use social networking sites, but rather how well you use them. The number of companies that use social media for hiring purposes is at an all-time high and due to the minimal cost, employers […]
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Starting out in TEFL can be a daunting experience, but it doesn’t have to be! We’ve compiled a range of teaching tips and resources recommended by our TEFL Org tutors so you can be confident going into your next English language lesson.
TEFL Internship vs. TEFL Job
Once have completed your accredited TEFL course and are ready to start teaching abroad you essentially have two options available to you. You can take a supported internship or you can search for a TEFL job alone. Take this short questionnaire to see whether you are more suited to a TEFL job or a TEFL […]
How Not to Apply For a TEFL Job
We receive numerous CVs and applications every week to review – one of the services we offer as part of our online TEFL Jobs Centre – and see the same mistakes being made again and again. These mistakes can make your application go straight from the yes pile to the no pile. So, here’s how […]
LinkedIn: Your TEFL eResume
Once you have completed your TEFL course you will nearly be ready to start applying for jobs. One of the most important aspects of looking for a job in any field is to build a solid resume that will be attractive to employers and help you stand out from competitors. Many jobs these days are […]
How to Create the Perfect TEFL CV
Your guide to creating the perfect TEFL CV, section by section. Put your personal information at the top So start with the essentials – there is always one candidate who has missed out their contact information on their CV. Include your full name, email address, contact telephone number and postal address. Your address is important […]
TEFL opportunities for students (and recent grads)
If you are looking for work during the summer or something to do during (or instead of) a gap year, teaching English overseas could be exactly what you are searching for. As well as earning money, you’ll be able to add valuable international work experience to your CV as well as gain a whole host […]
Demo EFL Lesson Tips & Advice [video]
Many EFL schools now ask teachers to conduct a demonstration lesson as part of the application process. While most teachers find this part of the process to be more nerve-wracking than the interview, it needn’t be that way. You just need to prepare like you would for any lesson. So, why a demonstration lesson? The […]
Adjusting to life teaching English abroad
If you decide that the idea of teaching English and living abroad appeals to you then you’ve obviously made a decision that you want to leave your old routine behind. When you first land in your new destination, however, everything will probably seem a little strange and unusual and even for an experienced traveller there […]
Tips for Negotiating your TEFL Salary
19 August 2013 Teaching English abroad affords the opportunity to soak up new cultures while earning a steady income. For some TEFL is nothing more than a ticket for travelling, however you might want to consider exactly how much you are going to get paid as it won’t be much fun if you don’t earn […]
4 Ways to Boost your TEFL Employability
7 June 2013 Looking for that dream job abroad? Here are four things you can do that will make you stand out from the crowd and help you get that perfect TEFL job! Number of hours and specialist modules TEFL qualifications work in the number of hours completed, and naturally the more hours, the better the qualification. We […]
