Teach Away Telegram - February 2008

Teach Away Telegram - February 2008 Welcome to the Teach Away Newsletter! We hope to keep you informed about teaching jobs around the world; tips about teaching, travel and stories from our teachers.Your comments are always greatly appreciated. Thank you for your interest. A special thanks to all Teach Away teachers who are currently abroad! Keep up the good work!Why Teach Abroad...Going abroad is without a doubt an experience of a lifetime! Explore a new culture, pay off your student loans, and gain valuable international experience that is sure to make your resume glow. People decide to embark on this journey for a number of reasons - among the top 3 are:1. Opportunity2. Awareness3. PassionTeaching abroad offers you the opportunity to experience a new culture first hand while gaining valuable work experience. If you want the opportunity to see the world and make money at the same time, then teaching abroad may be the right job for you.Teaching abroad will allow you to become a global citizen. For one, to be internat ionally aware of other cultures creates inner growth. Faced with the challenges of living and working in a foreign country will make you more independent, improve your communications skills and increase your survival skills. Plus, being a global citizen looks amazing on your resume! It proves that you are a highly adaptable person.For most however, passion is the main reason for choosing to teach abroad. Whether you are passionate about travel, adventure, education, or teaching profession alone, going abroad is by far the best way to feed that desire. Fully immersing yourself into a local culture can give you the experience that no text book can successfully provide.It is a big beautiful world! Go explore it with Teach Away.Interview Tips and TechniquesGetting invited to an interview is a sign that your potential employer is interested in hiring you. Make the most of these quick techniques to help you make the best impression!Phone Interviews:1. Dress nicely - studies have shown tha t people who dress professionally give better phone interviews2. Speak slowly and clearly - don't ramble on, have concise to-the-point answers3. Turn off your call waiting (if you pick up that second line, it means that you are not interested in the job)4. Be a good listener - the person interviewing you may want to tell you more about their job or services, listening will ensure that you get all the necessary factsIn-person Interviews:1. Dress professionally, first impressions count!2. Relax and be yourself3. Make eye contact with all people present4. Don't waste time - discuss things that are not on your resume5. Follow up - an email or a phone call following your interview will solidify your intentions to get the jobDOs1. Be on time! (but not too early)2. Do your homework (the more you know about the the job, the more productive your interview will be)3. Take your time - think through your answers before giving a response4. Give a firm handshake am learning my fourth language an d found talents that I never knew I had. I've become an avid photographer, started learning my second instrument (guitar) & had the chance to meet amazing people. It has been an excellent experience so far.Click here to read more about Masoud teaching in Korea...