HOW TO GET A JOB
TEACHING ENGLISH ABROAD

STEP 2: CONSULT WITH AN EXPERT ADVISOR

While you engage in your research, you will work with an experienced Admissions Advisor who will answer your questions and provide guidance with choosing your TEFL class, making a plan and putting together a timeline. All International TEFL Academy Advisors possess extensive experience living, working and traveling abroad and are extremely well-versed in all aspects of teaching abroad, from job markets to TEFL certification. Navigating the ins-and-outs of teaching abroad can be confusing or even overwhelming, and our team is here to HELP YOU and to provide straight-forward, realistic feedback in addressing your questions and concerns regarding:

• Where can you teach?
• Finances, start-up costs, and salaries.
• Choosing the right TEFL class.
• Visas, documents, health insurance, housing, documents & other practicalities.
• Putting together a timeline.

Read More: Why You Need to Speak with a Professional TEFL Admission Advisors if You Want to Teach English Abroad 

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STEP 4: JOIN ITA ALUMNI NETWORKS

You become a member of the ITA family the second you enroll in your TEFL course. You're joining a community of 40,000+ ITA alumni & fellow world travelers who are teaching in more than 80 countries worldwide. This means you can immediately connect with other alumni, make some friends before you head abroad, and get your questions answered by fellow alumni who have been in your shoes and are eager to help you out.

Here are some ways you can get connected right away:

• Facebook Groups: Connect with ITA on Facebook to chat with thousands of ITA alumni in our exclusive, country-specific pages and topic threads.
• World Alumni Day: Every September, we celebrate ITA World Alumni Day. ITA alumni hosts hold parties on the same day in different cities around the world. This is a great way to get to know all of the ITA alumni in your community and make some new friends. All ITA Alumni are invited and encouraged to attend. 
• Alumni Blog Content & FAQs: Check out articles, blogs, and Q&As from hundreds of ITA alumni who are teaching English abroad.
• Alumni Meetups: Get together with ITA alumni in your city abroad to share stories and maybe a beverage or two! The ITA Alumni Association sponsors meet-ups around the world to help our alumni connect. Learn about scheduled gatherings and how to organize your own with our support.

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STEP 6: RECEIVE JOB SEARCH GUIDANCE & INTERVIEW FOR POSITIONS

International TEFL Academy provides comprehensive lifetime Job Search Guidance to all students and graduates.

• Work with an experienced Student Affairs advisor;
• If taking an international in-person course, the local staff will assist with gaining employment in the local job market;
• Tools: Job Search Guidance Manual, Webinars, School Directories, Job Boards, Recruiters;
• Tasks: Write cover letter & resume, get documents (passport, criminal background check, academic records – if necessary), network with ITA students and alumni through exclusive social media channels;
• Contact schools, apply for jobs, interview with schools;
• In most cases, those looking to teach in Europe & Latin America will go to their country of choice and interview in-person during a major hiring season;
• For countries in Asia, the Persian Gulf and some countries in Latin American & Europe (examples:  Russia, Turkey, Chile), you will interview from home by Skype & Phone. 

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