GirlGI | Girl Gone International Issue 7 | Page 54

SURVIVE & THRIVE

2. The Search: How do I find an
international teaching job?
The best way is to register with an International Teaching
Recruiting Service. The most well known are Search Associates and International Schools Service (ISS). In the fall,
apply to be accepted to one of these services. There is a
$100-200 USD fee, but my personal experience has shown
that it’s a small price to gain my dream lifestyle. Once accepted, candidates can view jobs posted by International
Schools. You can begin to send schools CV’s or some
might even contact you.

3. Job Fairs: What are they and do
I really need to go?
Imagine a weekend-long convention full of schmoozing,
smiling and modestly bragging about yourselves through
(on average) 8 interviews. Some find this exciting and
exhilarating and others exhausting. Frankly, it’s both.
Bottom line: It’s worth it. While many schools are starting
to hire before job fairs via Skype interviews, many will
still wait for the opportunity to meet candidates in a faceto-face environment. To be fair, they are not just inviting you to their school as a teacher, but also as a whole
person – a real live member of their community. The best
schools will welcome you into their communities but also
may want to be honest about what theirs has to offer and
whether it will be the right fit for you.

4. The Package: Why should I move
across the world for a teaching job?
International Schools know you are making a monumental
life change that often involves leaving family and friends
behind as well as bungee jumping out of the comfort zone
of your home country. High quality international schools
offer competitive benefits packages to accompany sound
salaries in order to make your international transition
an easy one. Schools know your personal life needs to be
just comfortable enough in order to perform to your best
abilities as a teacher.