Francis wrote:ELT = English Language Training. They don't have a website, but they are big. It looks like they have changed location. They are now here: https://www.google.com/maps/place/ELT+I ... 7ba4651ef7

ELT and Cambodian International University is actually the same company. I'd suggest to contact them directly (no email or phone call) - just go there with your CV in hands (dress up a little).

Street view: https://www.google.com/maps/@11.5844678 ... e0!6m1!1e1

Is it generally kosher to try and apply after the term has already started? I have been so confused about how to know which schools are on which break system and when their terms start. I am pretty sure most of them are already up and running though correct?

General Mackevili wrote:

KHarding wrote:
Is it generally kosher to try and apply after the term has already started?

At ELT, it's definitely a safe bet, any time.

Turnover in Cambodia is generally high.

Since you're already there, I suggest dressing up and going around to the schools and asking to speak to their director. Be friendly and patient and might get an instant interview (or even an instant job offer).

Take a well prepared CV, and most importantly, good photos with you.

StroppyChops wrote:
Take a well prepared CV, and most importantly, good photos with you.

How big should said photo be? Like a 9x11? Or a passport photo size? And should it be Cambodian passport photo style with a collared shirt and/or (suit) jacket? Or is any attractive photo sufficient?

KHarding wrote:

StroppyChops wrote:
Take a well prepared CV, and most importantly, good photos with you.

How big should said photo be? Like a 9x11? Or a passport photo size? And should it be Cambodian passport photo style with a collared shirt and/or (suit) jacket? Or is any attractive photo sufficient?

Some will read this as me being sarcastic, but I'm being very genuine - it really depends on how Western-attractive you are. Any attractive photo will do, let's be honest, employability for those without teaching qualifications here is based largely on looks and marketability. If you can carry the 'famous actor' style of press shot, go for that, around A6 or A7 in size. The reality is that as a native-English-speaking young woman, you'll pick up work pretty much as soon as you start showing yourself to the schools, especially if you're happy teaching younger children. Just don't get pressured into accepting a pay rate on the spot - if you lose the job because you want a moment to consider, you don't want that job. Also, make sure to ask about paid hours, as soon as you're not getting paid for preparation, marking or report writing, your actual hourly rate starts to bottom out.

Edit: whatever else you do, keep your shoulders and knees covered, both in person and in job application photographs.

General Mackevili wrote: At ELT, it's definitely a safe bet, any time.

Turnover in Cambodia is generally high.

Since you're already there, I suggest dressing up and going around to the schools and asking to speak to their director. Be friendly and patient and might get an instant interview (or even an instant job offer).

Exactly, this. Now it's rainy season and it should be easy to find a job let's say within a week. Don't wait for the high season (starting end of November) because then all the stupid backpackers will get the jobs.
Just print out your CV + cover letter (in the upper right corner of your cover letter copy and paste a photograph of yourself), make 20 color copies and run from school to school. Try to speak to the person in charge and not some Cambodian chick at the front desk.

The Cambodian chick at the front desk RUNS our school. The owner and managers are not who you'd talk to. Don't underestimate the usefulness of "gatekeepers". A lesson I learned early on in sales.

Sir_Quality_U_Feel wrote:The Cambodian chick at the front desk RUNS our school. The owner and managers are not who you'd talk to. Don't underestimate the usefulness of "gatekeepers". A lesson I learned early on in sales.

Wonderful. That's not valid in Cambodia. I'd suggest you to change your school's strategy.

Francis wrote:

Sir_Quality_U_Feel wrote:The Cambodian chick at the front desk RUNS our school. The owner and managers are not who you'd talk to. Don't underestimate the usefulness of "gatekeepers". A lesson I learned early on in sales.

Wonderful. That's not valid in Cambodia. I'd suggest you to change your school's strategy.

OK. Whatever you say, bud