This is what schools look for on your Teach Away profile [Video]
Wondering how you can land your dream job teaching abroad? One of the first steps is completing an awesome Teach Away profile. Registering to create a profile and applying for jobs on our job board is totally free. So what should an awesome profile include? We sat down with some of our resident teacher recruitment […]
Why it’s important to complete your teacher profile
The prospect of applying to teach abroad can feel a little daunting at the start. You create a Teach Away profile, upload your resume and find yourself staring at yet more blank fields to fill out. We get it – it’s easy to procrastinate and promise yourself you’ll get to it later. The fact is, […]
Set yourself apart by looking the part for a teacher interview
According to a survey of HR Managers, most interviewers form their opinion about a specific candidate within the first 10 minutes of an interview. And no matter how prepared you are to answer some hard-hitting questions when you sit down, that’s only half the battle. A good part of that impression is formed by more […]
Tips for last minute Teach Away applications
If you’re submitting an application for a teaching job abroad that begins in just a couple of months, or even sooner, you can increase your chances of a successful placement by taking into account the following. 1. Make yourself available Before you can be considered for any one of our teaching roles overseas, all candidates […]
Four Ways to Improve Your Teach Away Application
You could be the perfect teach abroad candidate, but simple mistakes on your application could cost you your dream job. Take your time when filling out the application and read the instructions carefully to ensure the information you’re providing is correct and complete. These are four key areas to check over before you click the […]
How to succeed in teacher phone interviews
The phone interview presents a whole new set of interview challenges, as well as advantages. These arrangements may be more convenient, cutting out the need to travel and meet your employers, but putting yourself across as the perfect teacher for the role in a limited time, over the phone, can be harder. The number one […]
How to Update Your Teaching Resume
As a teacher, regularly updating your resume – and LinkedIn profile – is always useful, even if you’re not currently job hunting. It will help you to keep track of your achievements, and if an exciting teaching opportunity does arise, you’ll be ready to apply. The most important point to remember is that a teaching […]
5 Tips for a Great Teacher Profile Picture
When completing their Teach Away profile, many teachers don’t include one of the most important things in finding employment overseas – their photo! Though it may seem out of the ordinary for North American teachers, including a photo with a resume or job application is standard practice in many countries overseas. Your photo is often […]
Top 10 Application Mistakes
Teach Away’s Placement Coordinators receive a high volume of applications every day. You want to make sure your application stands out – but not in a bad way! Below is a list of friendly reminders of common mistakes on Teach Away applications. Read over this list before you submit your application: Check that your resume […]