Getting Promoted as an ESL Teacher
Promotion in the ESL industry doesn't look like promotion in a traditional corporate career. There's rarely a tidy annual review cycle, a clear org chart, or…Read more
Networking as an ESL Teacher
Networking has a sleazy reputation — visions of forced small talk, business cards, and transactional LinkedIn messages. But in the ESL industry, networking is…Read more
Cover Letter Mistakes to Avoid
Even strong ESL teachers lose interviews because of avoidable cover-letter mistakes. A single typo, a generic opener, or a leftover reference to another school…Read more
Demo Lesson Portfolio Guide
Of all the items in an ESL teaching portfolio, the demo lesson is the one recruiters scrutinize most closely. A strong demo lesson proves you can plan,…Read more
How ESL Recruiters Work
If you're applying for ESL jobs in China, South Korea, the Middle East, or large parts of Southeast Asia, you will almost certainly work with a recruiter.…Read more
Applying Directly vs Using Agencies
Every ESL teacher eventually faces the same question: should you apply directly to schools or use a recruiting agency? Both paths lead to teaching jobs, but…Read more
How to Read and Understand Job Descriptions
An ESL job description is a sales document, not a contract. Schools and recruiters write listings to attract applicants, which means every phrase is doing…Read more
Resume Mistakes That Cost You Interviews
Most ESL resumes don't get rejected because the applicant is unqualified — they get rejected because of fixable mistakes that signal carelessness, confusion,…Read more
Red Flags to Watch for in ESL Job Listings
For every great ESL job out there, there are listings designed to lure inexperienced teachers into bad situations: underpaid, overworked, stranded abroad, or…Read more
How to Find Your First ESL Teaching Job
Landing your first ESL teaching job can feel overwhelming. There are thousands of schools, dozens of countries, endless job boards, and a steady stream of…Read more