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Where do I search and find jobs as an English teacher in Korea?

Does it matter if I go through a recuiter? That's what I'm finding everywhere including most of the posting on Dave's ESL cafe. How much do recruiters take out of my salary of I through them, if any that is?

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1. I currently am teaching English in Japan and asked a friend who's teaching in Korea for some advice on how to find a job there. There are so many jobs in Korea, it can be difficult to wade through them all, but here are her suggestions. The best place to find a job is on Dave's ESL website (www.davesesl.com) They have new jobs from all over Korea posted by the hour, and many of them are highly competitive jobs. Many of the job conditions will be almost similar to one another. I think a good way to narrow them down is first decide on an area you want to go to. Here's a list of things that I wouldn't;t take a job in Korea without: Salary: 2.3 (lowest)-2.6 million Won per month (sometimes higher). The salary all depends on the area and the hours of your job. But a normal teaching job is 30 hours a week, 120 per month, anything over that should pay an overtime rate of at least 18-20,000 Won. Housing: Single, non-shared and fully furnished and equipped with everything you need. Vacation: at least 10-15 days per year including holidays. University jobs will give you all summers off usually. Travel: Fully paid by the school in advance. You shouldn't have to front anything. They will purchase your ticket BOTH ways. It seems like you should be able to get a job without having to pay recruiters. Agencies that ask for a percentage of your salary are probably a bit shady so stay away from those. Korea has such a high demand for English teachers you can find a good employer who will give you the benefits you deserve.