This presentation outlines 49 tips for getting a university job in South Korea. Some key tips include meeting the basic requirements like having a visa, looking professional, being in Korea for interviews, networking through organizations like KOTESOL, getting advice on your resume from current university teachers, preparing reference letters and proof of prior employment, and following up on applications. The presentation emphasizes treating the job search like a full-time job, networking, preparing for interviews, and understanding Korean culture and expectations.

1. Presentation #1: “49 Things you Need to Do to GetPresentation #1: “49 Things you Need to Do to Get
a University Job in South Korea”a University Job in South Korea”
Introduction
Do you want to get a university job in South
Korea? It is so possible if you know the basic
requirements to successfully be hired. There
are more than a hundred of things (103, to be
exact) you can do to teach in a Korean
University. They are all detailed in the book,
How to Get a University Job in South Korea. In
this presentation, the 49 most important
things are highlighted.
Twitter: @bolen_jackie
Website: www.universityjobkorea.com
Amazon: “How to Get a University Job in South Korea.”

2. No.1
You’ll need to get a visa to teach English from Korean
immigration. Watch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-NLnEZ4ShY for
details about immigration requirements for teaching English
in Korea.
Meet the Basic RequirementsMeet the Basic Requirements

3. No.2
Look Beautiful-In KoreaLook Beautiful-In Korea
Appearance
is everything.
Never forget this.

4. No.3
Be in KoreaBe in Korea
Not many places are willing to hire from overseas via
Skype interviews. In-person reigns supreme.

5. No.4
Look on ESL Cafe Korean Job BoardLook on ESL Cafe Korean Job Board
36% of teachers get their
university job in Korea this
way.

6. No.5
CheckCheck KoreabridgeKoreabridge
There are always a few
local unis that place job ads
here.

7. No.6
Join Foreign Teachers in Korean Universities
Get all your questions answered
and see the last minute
job openings
which often
get posted.

8. No.7
Treat it Like a Full-Time JobTreat it Like a Full-Time Job
Looking for a university job is your new job. Get ready
to be busy and be prepared to spend a ridiculous
amount of time on it.

9. No.8
Ooze ProfessionalismOoze Professionalism
Don’t be that obnoxious
guy out on the town
because nobody will want
to be your coworker
and they might even go out
of their way to give you
a negative recommendation when they hear that you
applied to their university.

10. No.9
Don’t Treat People Like Job Vending MachinesDon’t Treat People Like Job Vending Machines
If you meet
a university teacher,
don’t go in for the kill
too early.
Treat them like
a human being.

11. No.10
Join KOTESOLJoin KOTESOL
You’ll meet teachers from just about every single
university in Korea this way.

12. No.11
Get Involved with KOTESOLGet Involved with KOTESOL
Be involved, actively.
It’s by far
the best form
of networking
you can do
in Korea

13. No.12
Be the Right AgeBe the Right Age
30 to 50 is prime time!
Older or younger,
it’s possible but it’s not easy.

14. No.13
Get University Teachers to Check Your ResumeGet University Teachers to Check Your Resume
The best possible plan.

15. No.14
Read DirectionsRead Directions
Follow the
job ad directions precisely.
They want email?
Email them.
They want XYZ in the
subject line? Write XYZ.
They want it by mail?
Mail them.

16. No.15
Prepare Reference LettersPrepare Reference Letters
In Korean is even better.

17. No.16
Get Proof of Employment from Previous JobsGet Proof of Employment from Previous Jobs
There is an official document
in Korea that employers
are required to give you
by law. Make sure
you get this
because universities
will probably ask for it.

18. No.17
Make a Detailed Lesson PlanMake a Detailed Lesson Plan
Not all jobs will ask for one,
but some do. If they don’t,
you could bring it to
your interview
for some extra
brownie points.

19. No.18
Engage in Professional DevelopmentEngage in Professional Development
Whatever you want to do, do it but always be trying
to get better at your craft.

20. No.19
Put only Relevant Stuff on the ResumePut only Relevant Stuff on the Resume
Only education related things!

21. No.20
Buy this Book:Buy this Book:
How to Get a University Job in SouthHow to Get a University Job in South KoreaKorea
It’s equivalent in awesomeness
to this presentation,
but has like 10x more detail.
It’s the best $2.99 you’re going to spend
all year.

22. No.21
Make a PlanMake a Plan
And make
it detailed.
Finding a
uni job in Korea
is difficult and takes lots of work.

23. No.22
Join this Facebook GroupJoin this Facebook Group
of the
University Jobseekers
in Korea

24. No.23
Include Personal InformationInclude Personal Information
Nationality, age, visa status in Korea.

25. No.24
Avoid a too Complicated ResumeAvoid a too Complicated Resume
Remember that the person
screening your resume
likely doesn’t
speak English
as their first language.
Make your education
and experience with teaching adults crystal clear.

26. No.25
Learn How to Actually TeachLearn How to Actually Teach
Real teachers
can smell another
real teacher from
a mile away.
Be one of them.

27. No.26
Consider this Job Search MethodConsider this Job Search Method
http://www.profsabroad.com/effective-method-finding-univ
/
Profs Abroad calls it their #1 tip!

28. No.27
Do Mock InterviewsDo Mock Interviews
Get your
English teaching
friends to help you.

29. No.28
Use Correct LanguageUse Correct Language
It’s important in Korea!

30. No.29
Understand Korean Culture
Korean culture tips from My Life! Teaching in a Korean
University.
http://eslteacherinkorea.blogspot.kr/2015/01/korean-culture-tips-for-job-seekers-
tip.html

31. No.30
Avoid Negotiating SalaryAvoid Negotiating Salary
You’ll get what you get and there’s
usually no room for negotiation.
This will just be a big
turn-off for those
on the hiring committee.

32. No.31
Avoid Negotiating Interview TimesAvoid Negotiating Interview Times
The people interviewing you
are likely far busier than you are.

33. No.32
Check out this Website:Check out this Website: University Job KoreaUniversity Job Korea
http://universityjobkorea.com/

34. No.33
Get Plastic SurgeryGet Plastic Surgery
It really is the land of the beautiful. For all things
rearranging face, head straight to Gangnam.

35. No.34
Speak ClearlySpeak Clearly
Your interviewers want to know that the students will be
able to understand you easily. Watch this YouTube video
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGrG46aJ80o] .

36. No.35
Be on Time for the InterviewBe on Time for the Interview
Go early if you are unsure
about location.
University campuses
are notorious for being
difficult to navigate,
especially if you’re not
stellar at Korean.

37. No.36
Don’t Ask too Many QuestionsDon’t Ask too Many Questions
Show that you’re just chilled out and can go with the
flow. Nobody wants to work with someone who is all
needy and annoying.

38. No.37
LikeLike “How to Get a University Job in South“How to Get a University Job in South
Korea”Korea”
on Facebook.on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/unijobkoreahttps://www.facebook.com/unijobkorea

39. No.38
Be HumbleBe Humble
For your first university job in Korea, you’ll need to
take what you can get. Don’t be picky.

40. No.39
Build a teaching portfolioBuild a teaching portfolio
Online is easiest, but in a binder would work too.

41. No.40
SmileSmile
Koreans love friendly teachers.

42. No.41
Answer the personal questionsAnswer the personal questions
Yes, they’re considered rude in a Western country but in
Korea, it’s totally normal.

43. No.42
Bone Up on Teaching MethodologyBone Up on Teaching Methodology
Yes, some universities actually ask about this kind of thing in
interviews. Consider a TEFL Training Course to help you with
this.

44. No.43
Network Some More!Network Some More!
Network your way to a university job in South Korea.

45. No.44
Get Experience with AdultsGet Experience with Adults
Teaching adults at a hagwon,
or even high-school kids
is the best way
to get experience
that universities
will consider relevant.

46. No.45
Go to the CountrysideGo to the Countryside
Everyone wants the jobs
in Seoul or Busan.
Consider other options.

47. No.46
Pay Attention to What you Do OnlinePay Attention to What you Do Online
Yes,
universities do
“Google” you
to see
what you’re up to.

48. No.47
Prepare Handouts for Demo Lessons andPrepare Handouts for Demo Lessons and
InterviewsInterviews
Koreans like to see some tangible results from your “hard
work.” Don’t be shy about spreading about your goodness.

49. No.48
Follow this boardFollow this board
on Pinterest-on Pinterest- University Jobs Korea.University Jobs Korea.
[[http://www.pinterest.com/jackiebkorea/university-job-http://www.pinterest.com/jackiebkorea/university-job-
korea/korea/]]

50. No.49
Follow up on Applications
Give it two or three weeks
and then send a quick email.

51. ConclusionConclusion
No matter how strictly you follow these 49 tips, you will never successfully get that
University job in Korea if you don’t have the SELF-CONFIDENCE!
Twitter: @bolen_jackie
Website: www.universityjobkorea.com
Amazon: “How to Get a University Job in South Korea.”