| So many people these days are looking into working | | | | 3. During the interview, make sure to find out what |
| abroad as an English teacher and why not, it is a | | | | kind of training the company offers new teachers. |
| great opportunity to both make money and travel | | | | Many companies will promise the world and then just |
| the world. But beware there are so many rip off | | | | throw you into your first English lesson after their |
| English companies all over the world and I know, I | | | | complete 1 day training course. This has also happen |
| have worked for a few. | | | | to me before and it is unbelievable. |
| With the high demand of English education in the | | | | 4. Make sure you are getting paid well, the going rate |
| world right now many companies are always looking | | | | per month for an English teach in Japan is about |
| for new teachers. Many of these English companies | | | | 250, 000 - 300 000 yen plus many companies will pay |
| are scams, both for you and your students watch | | | | for your transportation expenses and offer yearly |
| out. | | | | bonuses. |
| Now here is your guide to finding the right job | | | | 5. Surf the web and dig for dirt. |
| teaching English: | | | | There are tons of English companies in Japan always |
| 1. Pick the right country and I will give you one hint | | | | looking for new teachers. To anyone looking for the |
| Japan. Many people always ask me why Japan? The | | | | right job teaching English the first and best choice is |
| answer is very simple of all the Asian countries Japan | | | | the JET program, Japan English Teachers. Becoming a |
| has some of the best advantages. For example, very | | | | Jet is quite difficult because of the fact that you will |
| safe country, the Japanese yen is usually stronger or | | | | not be working for a private company, but for the |
| even with North American dollars and thousands of | | | | Japanese government. I wish everyone the best of |
| things to do and see from castles to electronics. | | | | luck in their job hunt and remember to be careful to |
| 2. Research the company well before you even apply | | | | where you go and which English company you sign |
| for the job. | | | | with. |