Advice for NOVA staff
Jobs, Housing, Legal Issues, Flights and Special Deals
Contact us today if you
have JOB OPPORTUNITIES for ex-Nova staff.
NOVA外国人スタッフ向けの求人情報をお持ちの企業様はご連絡ください。
We have been contacted directly by a huge group of former Nova employees asking for our help; having discussed these requests with a number of hiring organizations we are pleased that the following organizations have agreed to be presented here.
Our first recommendations are the English schools listed on our Japan Jobs page.
However, if you are not already aware, we are currently in an employer's market. As job seekers flood into competition for fewer jobs, some employers seem to develop an attitude that prospective employees must be the "cream of the crop" with very little interest in wasting time on interviewing less qualified candidates. To avoid being classified as the latter, here are a few tips from the GaijinPot:
- Write a Cover Letter
- Employers are looking for reasons to skip over resumes.
- Dress for Success
- If you are hearing this for the first time, you are already out of the race.
- Be Flexible
- Maybe a couple of years on the Oki Islands of Shimane may not be so bad.
- Network
- A lot of companies are being bombarded with resumes at the moment. A personal introduction by a friend could do wonders.
- Be Patient
- The "official" hiring season for English teachers is still a few months away. If you have the wherewithal to stay in Japan until then, you might just want to do that.
- Skill Up
- Whether you decide to stick-it-out in Japan or head home, you can use this phase in your life to increase your employability by improving your Japanese or going to Graduate school.
How about jobs in other Asian countries? Whilst it is not peak hiring season at the moment in Japan, companies overseas do have a number of openings at present and will be more than pleased to receive your applications now.
EF Swara Group - Indonesia
As one of the largest groups of schools in Jakarta that continues to grow; EF Swara employs over 60 native speaking English teachers. They are continually looking for EFL teachers with teaching experience throughout the academic year.EF Education First - English Teaching Jobs in China
Now, if your main reason for coming to the Japan was to experience Asia, you might be interested in working for EF Education First - China. EF is now offering financial assistance, prepaid international flights, free temporary accommodation and much more to all those interested in teaching English in China.
TEFLOne - English Teaching Jobs Throughout Asia
TEFLOne would like to offer assistance to Nova teachers who are interested in a move to another Asian country. They can offer advice on finding work in schools in Vietnam, Thailand and Korea. In some countries they can put teachers in contact with teachers already on the ground in for "real" advice. TEFLOne can also help directly place teachers in schools in Taiwan and China where potential savings and working conditions can certainly be as attractive as in Japan.
H&S Corp - Korea
We are are also really excited to introduce teaching opportunities in Korea. Like Japan, teaching in Korea is one of those rare opportunities for recent graduates or experienced teachers who want to gain a deeper understanding of Asian cultures while furthering their career goals in teaching.
H&S Corp, are a recruiting agency located in Seoul with prominent clientele from both public and private education sectors. Education of English is a hot commodity in Korea, and many educational institutions are looking for dedicated teachers who would enjoy working with students in Korea.
ChinaSplash.com - Jobs in China
China's Premier Website for Jobs in China.
Kids' Gallery International Ltd - Teaching English in Hong Kong
Kids' Gallery is an award-winning children's arts organisation, and Asia 's leading provider of inspiring, imaginative and creative visual, performing, communication, language and digital arts courses. We have an excellent reputation in developing creativity in children.
Children from 12 months to 16 years are taught by our professional and highly qualified staff in a creative, caring and non-competitive multi-national environment. Children are able to develop their full potential whilst having fun.
Kids' Gallery centres are located in Hong Kong, Beijing , Shanghai, Japan, Thailand, and Macau (opening April).
