There
are several certificates that qualify for English teaching jobs of better
quality. These certificates are as follows:
TESOL
- Teaching English to speakers of other languages
TESL
- Teaching English as a Second Language
TEFL
- Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Even
if not exactly interchangeable, one of these certificates is qualified to teach
English abroad. You can take these classes to the United States, many foreign
countries, including Thailand, or online. Do you need a high school diploma or
the equivalent to qualify for these certificates? You can teach English online in Thailand with these certificates.
Before
you begin the application process and interview, there are some steps you can
take to improve your chances of success. First, figure what to wear for the
interview. Men need shirts with collar, tie and pants. Thai women dress
conservatively, so ladies need business clothes that are feminine and not too
revealing. Wear shoes, no sandals. There are many candidates for each position,
so you need to make a good presentation. Develop a curriculum vitae and cover
letter. Focus on training or teaching experience. Even if you are aiming to teach English online in
Thailand, you will still need to prove your qualifications thus,
posting these certificates with a good appropriately dressed picture of
yourself is good.
Obtain
letters of reference or references from former employers, teachers or
colleagues. Tell them it's for a teaching job, and ask them not to date the
letters and include contact information are correct, including an email
address. Put this information on a CD so that you can easily make multiple
copies in Thailand. Enter your high school diploma or TEFL TESOL certificate on
the CD. Once you are ready, the next step is to get known and potential
employers. Get a mobile phone and a SIM card, so potential employers can
contact you, and change the English language options. Buy a prepaid phone card
to put minutes on the phone.
