How to Land Your First TEFL Job

[@hk2622]

Thank you Mr carl

[@malloryosses]

Hi Carl & TEFL, I’ve been certified for a few months now and actively applying since then. All of the positions I’ve applied to from the TEFL website and on Indeed have either never responded to my application or have rejected me and said that my certificate wasn’t enough for the job. Just for clarification I have the 120 hour certificate and I’m applying for remote tutoring jobs. What am I doing wrong? Thank you!

[@cognoscenti11000]

I am in the same position. I have the 120hr certificate, plus specialisations in online teaching and business English, as well as the online practicum. I have 2 degrees and extensive experience in training (just not teaching English). I have been VERY patient and have been trying to get a job for over 9 months. I am still trying and remaining patient, but in my experience, the online 120 hour certificate does NOT seem to be a good qualification for getting a job. Employers seem to want Celta or an in person TEFL course.

[@dms.hettiararchchi6729]

I'm also like to do this course .but..as she said..this is the doubt that i still take an action to do this course ....

[@silviatallarico7412]

By the way, i am a retired professor from the university. I taught courses of Anthropology and thesis workshop for 30 years

[@silviatallarico7412]

Do you give some advice or support to look for a job?

[@sukhdeosharani3526]

What background must I have when doing the video

[@TEFLorg]

Great question Sukhdeo! You could either opt for a virtual background for your video calls (probably the easiest), or just keep it really simple and plain. You want the focus to be you on the call so limit any visual clutter or distractions

[@BritneyChummie]

Hi Carl I am South African

[@TEFLorg]

Hey Britney, great to have you here!

[@BritneyChummie]

Hi there awesome to be here ..... Just would like too know if there is perhaps sponsors in your group towards laptops and headsets.

[@silviatallarico7412]

Hi Carl I am Canadian

[@silviatallarico7412]

I would like to teach English in America for new immigrants. Is that possible?

[@gisellavincoli3850]

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