Module 10: Getting a TESOL job
Work experience: Of course it would look great if you have already worked in TESOL and have previously held a job in the field, but you are just starting out so that is highly unlikely. If you have teaching experience, that looks great so that is something you will want to highlight. If you don’t have either, that is all right. However, you should look into getting some intern or volunteer experience before you start looking for a job.
You can send out applications while you are getting the experience, but it will look good if you have direct experience in the field even if it is unpaid (in some cases, it will look better if it is unpaid because it shows a great passion and commitment). As we discussed in the previous section, some of these intern and volunteer opportunities could lead to part- or full-time employment in the field, so look closely at the companies and schools that are offering these volunteer experiences.
Related work experience: Even if you are not experienced at all in the TESOL field, this section is where you should display any work experience that is even tangentially related. Have you ever worked with children? Have you ever worked with non-English-speaking people (worked helping them, not just worked alongside a non-English-speaking individual)? Think about what it takes to be a TESOL teacher and if you have used any of the same skills in a different job.
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