The winning cover letter
And how to write a losing cover letter of course
The letter itself should be relatively short and to the point. I would suggest no more than 3-5 paragraphs. The first paragraph notes your interest in the specific school and specific job listed, and reinforces that your qualifications meet the qualifications sought by the employer.
It's not the 'Land of Smiles' for us
Facing challenges as a black teacher in Thailand
For the sensitive minded people who live in utter oblivion about skin color, this is probably not the article for you. But this is the cold hard truth.
30 job interview questions no one has time to answer
Postbox letter from Carl
Believe it or not, these questions were given to me as part of the same job interview.
Making your resume count
How to get the best from your ajarn on-line resume
If schools want to contact you about a vacant position and the e-mail bounces back, the teacher hirers won't make a note of it and contact you on another day. They'll move on to the next person and you'll be forgotten.
Dear Bob the Teacher
Postbox letter from Marko
Here are the reasons why we can't employ you.
How to be a successful teacher in Thailand
There is little correlation between a successful teacher and a good teacher
Success in Thailand is an easy (but often lengthy) process of self discovery. But it starts with finding out what is expected of you from everyone you come into contact with and being able to adjust your behavior to provide those things.
Skype interview tips
Postbox letter from Mark
Pay attention to your speaking voice and how you sound.
How to land that teaching job
Five tips to make you stand out from the crowd
If you're currently looking for a teaching position to keep you busy over the coming year, then there are plenty of great opportunities out there, but there is also a lot of competition
What about smalltown Isaan?
Postbox letter from James
I don't understand all this fuss about older teachers not being able to find work here. What about Isaan?
Tossed on the TEFL scrapheap
Is teaching in Thailand a young man's game?
These are older teachers who have made their life in Thailand, perhaps even got married and raised children, and are now contemplating the unthinkable. Leaving the home they love. For many it’s either a case of seeking out pastures new or returning home to a country they left behind a long time ago.
