A former ESL instructor in South Korea, Danielle James’ tips on life in Korea

How to be a stranger in a strange land

Being a foreigner in Chungju is a bit like being on parade. You will get stared at and strangers will try to talk to you. Sometimes they will ask you personal questions. Here a few tips on what to expect.

• Your Korean age. Koreans count age differently than in the west. When you are born you are already one year old. After the first New Year the baby gains another year. Your kid’s western age is generally one or two years younger then the age they will give you. This is important because Korean culture is age obsessed. Formal language is used with elders, even if it’s only a one year difference. On that note, you may want to use your Korean age when Koreans ask how old you are. Just add two years to your current age. Again the age thing is because of their culture and language and they are trying to determine how they should address you.

Most recent postings are available on our website. Please visit our website, www.boc-recruit.com and submit online application.

Blue Ocean Consultants presents the following positions:

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#1: Posting No.: AD20060831-Changwon

<Employment Terms>
Location: Changwon
Starting Date: October 1, 2006
Type of Employment: Full-time
Salary: 1.9M-2.0 Million
Working hours: 30 hrs/week,
Work schedule: 14:00-22:00 (6 teaching hours per day)
Vacation: 10 days
Sick leave: 3 days
Type of housing offered: a bachelor apartment
Round-trip Airfare: will be provided by school
Severance pay: one month salary at the successful completion of the contract
Insurance: 50/50 split medical.
Pension: 50/50 split
Tax: 3.5%

<Info on the school>
No. of Foreign teachers: 1 teachers
No. of Korean teachers: 5 teachers
No. of student/class: 12 students
Number of student/ class and age: elementary & middle school

Online Application: www.boc-recruit.com

Email Application: recruiting@boc-recruit.com

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#2: Posting No.: AD20060714F_Daejeon

<Employment terms>
Starting Date: Early October
Location: Daejeon
Type of Employment: Fulltime 1 year contract
Salary: 1.9M-2.0M/month South Korean Won
Work schedule: 12:30pm-8pm
Total working hours/month: 120hrs/month(actual teaching hours)
Student age: elementary and middle school students
Paid vacation dates: 8 days not including weekend
13-15 national statutory holidays is not included
Bonus: one month salary after successful completion of the contract
Type of housing offered: 3 bedroom apartment provided to the teacher at no charge
Airfare: will be provided by school
Insurance: national health coverage

<Info on the school>
No of students/class: 3-10 students/class
Student age group: elementary (7 years-12 years olds) and middle school (13-16 years old)
No of foreign teachers: 1
No of Korean teachers: 3

Qualification: 6months-1 year teaching experience is preferred.

Online Application: www.boc-recruit.com

Email Application: recruiting@boc-recruit.com
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#3: Posting No.: AD20060901-Paju

Job Details:

<Employment Terms>
Location: Paju, Gyeonggi
Starting Date: mid October
Type of Employment: Full-time
Salary: 2.0M-2.1M
Working hours: 28 hrs/week,
Work schedule: 1pm-9pm
Vacation: 8 days
Sick leave: 2-3 days
Type of housing offered: 3 bedroom apartment (double occupancy and 2 bathrooms)
Round-trip Airfare: will be provided by school
Severance pay: one month salary at the successful completion of the contract
Insurance: 50/50 split medical.
Pension: 50/50 split
Tax: 3.5%

<Info on the school>
No. of Foreign teachers: 2 teachers
No. of Korean teachers: 3 teachers
No. of student/class: 12 students
Number of student/ class and age: elementary & middle school

Online Application: www.boc-recruit.com

Email Application: recruiting@boc-recruit.com

Most recent postings are available on our website. Please visit our website, www.boc-recruit.com and submit online application.

Requirements and Application Documents

Visa Requirement
- A citizen/ passport holder of the following countries: Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, United Kingdom or U.S.A.
- A Bachelor degree in any majors
- Any certifications related to teaching English as a second language are preferred
- ESL teaching experience preferred, but not required

Application Documents
- Resume and Cover letter.
- A recent digital color photo (JPEG format preferred).
- A scanned copy of your bachelor degree, transcript, and a passport photo page.

Additional Information
- Departure Date
- Phone number and preferred preliminary interview hours
- Email address and current location (city & country).

Online Application: www.boc-recruit.com
Email Application: recruiting@boc-recruit.com

Martyn Johnson.
Director of Recruiting.
Blue Ocean Consultants
recruiting@boc-recruit.com
www.boc-recruit.com
BN:80890 0278
6520936 Canada Inc.


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