Janice asks: Can you provide me with information on Teaching English in the middle east? I am looking at Dubai and to teach english as a forgien in language schools to adults (TEFL/TESL). I am looking for any information such as qualifications, living conditions, names of schools, what kind of compensation packages to expect etc. Thanks!
In answer:
My sister did this post University - great fun, great travel, but think about it as well paid travel over averagely paid work.
For Brit's - and many non-Brit's - the main provider of recognised qualifications is the British Council. You will need a recognised TESL/TEFL (Teach English as a Secondary/Foreign Language) qualification to become a teacher at a BC or other nationally recognised school, but a combination of both is then a passport to work where ever you want to. Japan should be your ultimate goal, where the rates of pay are very good - you will need a minimum of two years experience
The biggest problem in TESL/TEFL programs is recognition - the qualification is non-regulated, so hence authority of approval is key to employment opportunity. Research schools who provide either a BC and other body recognised certified qualification (normally a Trinity College TESOL Certificate in most of the world); or in North America a program certified under the Cambridge University CELTA Program or the North American University Certificate Programs.
If you don't get a TEFL/TESL, then you are into the private/in-country level of schools, and that's tough work - not well paid, not well supported. Leave well alone.
For approved schools in a particular country, contact either the British Council directly, or the in-country British, Canadian or USA embassies.
Good Luck!
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Friday, 15 August 2008
Wednesday, 23 July 2008
When you don't have the qualifications
Candace says: I am looking to break into the pharmaceutical sales industry, but have had much trouble in getting a direct phone number to contact or a face-to-face interview in my area. Any suggestions? Companies in my area include: GSK; Astra Zeneca; Bohinger Ingelheim. Location specific: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Area
In Answer:
I will start by saying - your skills at present seem not to match what most of these companies would be seeking as minimums for the position you seek (each on their websites define their skills requirements). Your sales skills seem low level but with well developed market analysis, marketing - while modern pharmachem sales are based on complex systems and business benefit analysis.
However, there is hope - if that's REALLY what you want to do? If it is, then.... assuming your details are already registered on each of these companies job application sections of their websites (if not - do that now and wait about 3days for the phone call...), and you have not made traction yet in your desired goal, then I suggest (in order of action/preference):
1. Preceptorship - If you know any pharmacutical sales reps, see if you can get one of them to take you into the field with them for a day. It is called a preceptorship and Pharma companies love to see it on your CV/Resume.
2. The graduate - all the companies you mention all have graduate programs. You might be a bit old (three years out of college), and it seems you have a two year degree over a four year degree. You would have to take a pay cut, but it would get you in
3. Sideways - take a job post in another area where your existing skills in marketing analysis and deployment would better presently suit, then move sideways once in
4. Contract - take a position with a contract sales firm or medical supply company and use that to build your credibility. While working at one of these companies continue your education and get a four year degree while simultaneously establishing strong med/pharm sales qualifications.
There is another option, better deployed if you have the right qualifications for a targeted employer, but just can't seem to get through the HR door - but we will save that tip for another day.
Good Luck!
In Answer:
I will start by saying - your skills at present seem not to match what most of these companies would be seeking as minimums for the position you seek (each on their websites define their skills requirements). Your sales skills seem low level but with well developed market analysis, marketing - while modern pharmachem sales are based on complex systems and business benefit analysis.
However, there is hope - if that's REALLY what you want to do? If it is, then.... assuming your details are already registered on each of these companies job application sections of their websites (if not - do that now and wait about 3days for the phone call...), and you have not made traction yet in your desired goal, then I suggest (in order of action/preference):
1. Preceptorship - If you know any pharmacutical sales reps, see if you can get one of them to take you into the field with them for a day. It is called a preceptorship and Pharma companies love to see it on your CV/Resume.
2. The graduate - all the companies you mention all have graduate programs. You might be a bit old (three years out of college), and it seems you have a two year degree over a four year degree. You would have to take a pay cut, but it would get you in
3. Sideways - take a job post in another area where your existing skills in marketing analysis and deployment would better presently suit, then move sideways once in
4. Contract - take a position with a contract sales firm or medical supply company and use that to build your credibility. While working at one of these companies continue your education and get a four year degree while simultaneously establishing strong med/pharm sales qualifications.
There is another option, better deployed if you have the right qualifications for a targeted employer, but just can't seem to get through the HR door - but we will save that tip for another day.
Good Luck!
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