Job Hunting Advice
Job Hunting Advice
Hi all,
I'm currently looking for a job as an English or PE teacher in Phnom Penh. I taught in China for 8 years and I was a volunteer tutor in Canada for 5 years. I've been applying to schools by sending a cover letter and CV to their respective HR departments. I'm wondering if that is indeed the best way to do it, because I haven't been receiving any replies. Granted I haven't been hunting long, but I'm not sure how long it's supposed to take. I'm very new to Cambodia. Perhaps I've been spoiled by China; due to China's large population, there is a high and constant demand for English teachers.
This forum section doesn't seem overly active so I hope someone out there can offer some decent advice.
Thanks in advance.
I'm currently looking for a job as an English or PE teacher in Phnom Penh. I taught in China for 8 years and I was a volunteer tutor in Canada for 5 years. I've been applying to schools by sending a cover letter and CV to their respective HR departments. I'm wondering if that is indeed the best way to do it, because I haven't been receiving any replies. Granted I haven't been hunting long, but I'm not sure how long it's supposed to take. I'm very new to Cambodia. Perhaps I've been spoiled by China; due to China's large population, there is a high and constant demand for English teachers.
This forum section doesn't seem overly active so I hope someone out there can offer some decent advice.
Thanks in advance.
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I'm not a teacher, but from all the ones I know, and what I regularly see posted on FB groups and forums, the only way to find a job with a school here is to beat the pavement. You need to go in person to the schools with a physical copy of your CV, most schools (or any Cambodians for that matter) do not reply to emails. Hope that helps, I'm sure this a few teachers on this forum who will chime in and offer you their advice. Good luck.
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I came back from China last week, and beside doing some business I talked to the Chinese about education and English classes.
I have little experience in China, quite a lot in Cambodia, and I would say: run back. A few years of teaching in Cambodia will just offer you some experiences, but hardly any serious money.
I have little experience in China, quite a lot in Cambodia, and I would say: run back. A few years of teaching in Cambodia will just offer you some experiences, but hardly any serious money.
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Are you sure you want to have Cambodia on your CV as a teacher?
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Thank you. I'll pound some pavement then.PSD-Kiwi wrote: ↑Wed Mar 06, 2019 3:55 pm I'm not a teacher, but from all the ones I know, and what I regularly see posted on FB groups and forums, the only way to find a job with a school here is to beat the pavement. You need to go in person to the schools with a physical copy of your CV, most schools (or any Cambodians for that matter) do not reply to emails. Hope that helps, I'm sure this a few teachers on this forum who will chime in and offer you their advice. Good luck.
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You know, I always tell me wife that if I came to Cambodia straight from Canada, I probably would have a lot of criticisms. But after 8 years in Beijing, I am more than happy here in Cambodia. Even if I was making 1000 USD per month (vs my 3200 in Beijing) I would be happy. I could fill a book with my awful experiences in China. There's more to life than money.Kammekor wrote: ↑Wed Mar 06, 2019 4:40 pm I came back from China last week, and beside doing some business I talked to the Chinese about education and English classes.
I have little experience in China, quite a lot in Cambodia, and I would say: run back. A few years of teaching in Cambodia will just offer you some experiences, but hardly any serious money.
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Being able to navigate a society rife with corruption, and companies with poor management (I assume) is actually an asset on an a resume if presented properly. I'm saying this as a 7 year company owner (now sold for a profit) and former hiring manager.
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Yes, I know there's more then just money, but education in Cambodia ain't heaven too, you know. Some pretty bad stuff out here too.Mr Fish wrote: ↑Thu Mar 07, 2019 8:11 amYou know, I always tell me wife that if I came to Cambodia straight from Canada, I probably would have a lot of criticisms. But after 8 years in Beijing, I am more than happy here in Cambodia. Even if I was making 1000 USD per month (vs my 3200 in Beijing) I would be happy. I could fill a book with my awful experiences in China. There's more to life than money.Kammekor wrote: ↑Wed Mar 06, 2019 4:40 pm I came back from China last week, and beside doing some business I talked to the Chinese about education and English classes.
I have little experience in China, quite a lot in Cambodia, and I would say: run back. A few years of teaching in Cambodia will just offer you some experiences, but hardly any serious money.
Happy jobhunting, I hope you will land a decent job that will suit your needs.
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I understand, thank you.Kammekor wrote: ↑Thu Mar 07, 2019 8:27 amYes, I know there's more then just money, but education in Cambodia ain't heaven too, you know. Some pretty bad stuff out here too.Mr Fish wrote: ↑Thu Mar 07, 2019 8:11 amYou know, I always tell me wife that if I came to Cambodia straight from Canada, I probably would have a lot of criticisms. But after 8 years in Beijing, I am more than happy here in Cambodia. Even if I was making 1000 USD per month (vs my 3200 in Beijing) I would be happy. I could fill a book with my awful experiences in China. There's more to life than money.Kammekor wrote: ↑Wed Mar 06, 2019 4:40 pm I came back from China last week, and beside doing some business I talked to the Chinese about education and English classes.
I have little experience in China, quite a lot in Cambodia, and I would say: run back. A few years of teaching in Cambodia will just offer you some experiences, but hardly any serious money.
Happy jobhunting, I hope you will land a decent job that will suit your needs.
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Sweet, you're in there....because according to Username Taken...you'll find a job no problem as a PE teacher making like 5 grand a month or something preposterous like that.
Yeah, better believe that the etc includes visa extensions, housing allowance, airfare home for holidays, on campus meal allowance, Khmer lessons, Wednesday yoga classes, staff trips to the seaside, visits to Username Taken's home for the feeble minded.....etc, etc ETC!!!!
You've stumbled on to the veritable pot-o-gold at the end of the rainbow....A PE teacher's license.
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