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    Re: ESL Jobs, cant get hired either!!!
    Posted by MB on 9/03/08

    Do you thing the market has been glutted with local people getting ESL
    licenses? I have applied for about 14 jobs and 5 good interviews. I've
    expanded my search to all ages, all locations, charter schools and
    post-secondary. It seems that the jobs have dried up!

    MB

    On 9/03/08, Charles wrote:
    > Yes, these preferential hiring practices are unfair but what is
    > more unjust is that most of these teachers lack the competency to
    > effectively teach ESL and the students suffer. Check out the
    > number non-native speakers who opt to drop out at 16.
    >
    > Sad state affairs that will not change!!!
    >
    > Suffering in silence, Charles
    >
    >
    > On 9/02/08, Sabrina wrote:
    >> On 9/02/08, Inga Swenson wrote:
    >>> Henry: Yes, I saw the same ads for ESL instructors here in
    >>> MN. However, we normally hire local talent primarily thru
    >>> cronyism and nepotism. Even though by law we must publicize
    >>> the openings via newspapers and online classifieds, most of
    >>> the time we know whom we wish to hire in advance. Seems to
    >>> be the present mode of operations in many of the school
    >>> districts across this great country of ours.
    >>>
    >>> However, human resources here are known for making frequent
    >>> blunders and perhaps you might find yourself a position in
    >>> MN where "all the women are strong, all the men are good
    >>> looking, and all the children are above average." I think
    >>> that about says it all, yup!
    >>>
    >>> Inga M. Swenson Freeport, MN Where ice fishing is still
    >>> popular.
    >>>
    >>>
    >>> On 9/01/08, Henry wrote:
    >>>> The twin cities are in dire need of ESL teachers. Recent
    >>>> classified listing on educationamerica.net states 30 ESL
    >>>> openings just in the urban sectors alone not counting
    >>>> others. I have applied to several, but have heard nothing
    >>>> back. BA English, MA ESL, bilingual, enviable experience
    >>>> nationally and internationally,and not one call!
    >>>>
    >>>> Anyone out there want to shine a light on this lamentable
    >>>> situation for me? Thanks, Henry James
    >>
    >>
    >>
    >> I have been looking for jobs even far away of the Twin Cities
    >> and in the Suburbs. I have not even been called for an
    >> interview. I am tenured and have a Master's degree. I think that
    >> employers already know whom they want to hire. The law is not
    >> being followed and there is discrimination

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    Posts on this thread, including this one

  • ESL Jobs, cant get hired either!!!, 9/01/08, by Henry.
  • Re: ESL Jobs, cant get hired either!!!, 9/02/08, by Inga Swenson.
  • Re: ESL Jobs, cant get hired either!!!, 9/02/08, by Sabrina.
  • Re: ESL Jobs, cant get hired either!!!, 9/03/08, by Charles.
  • Re: ESL Jobs, cant get hired either!!!, 9/03/08, by MB.
  • Re: ESL Jobs, cant get hired either!!!, 9/03/08, by au contraire, mb.
  • Re: ESL Jobs, cant get hired either!!!, 9/04/08, by MN ESL.

     
     

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