Recruiters/agents - What To Look For, What To Avoid

[learn4life]

Does anyone have any advice regarding working through a recruiter? I've been away from BKK for a few years and my network is cold, the economy is poor, so I'm thinking to try a recruiter to get things rolling quickly.

[aussiebebe]

Best to avoid agencies; try ajarn.com - create a CV online and send it to any job advertised. Print up copies of your CV and degrees and go to as many interviews as possible - you should find suitable work as quick, if not quicker than going on an agency's books. I don't believe that the economy is as poor as you make out; Thais continue to spend on education and there are jobs to be had.

Good luck.

[Scott]

Education is somewhat recession proof--not exactly, but it fares better than other sectors. Secondly, there is a high rate of teacher turnover, so openings are generally available.

[Scott]

Education is somewhat recession proof--not exactly, but it fares better than other sectors. Secondly, there is a high rate of teacher turnover, so openings are generally available.

[Loaded]

Usually IMO it's agencies that respond to the ajarn CV posting service but you might be lucky.

Try Googling some school contact info in your area and just pay a visit to the schools. Many Thai schools rely on walk-ins as they have no idea where or how to find foreign teachers through the Internet.