1. Make sure your contact information is clear and up to date.

a. Provide a phone number you can answer.
b. Choose an e-mail address that sounds professional.
c. Include your website only if it emphasizes on your professional objectives.

2. Use plain English and simple structure.

d. Avoid jargon.
e. Spell out abbreviations unless they are obvious.
f. Be consistent in the use of fonts, italics, capital letters, boldface, and underlines.
g. Keep the same chronological order. The earliest the first or the most recent the first.

3. Prepare your recent photo.

h. Although most U.S. jobs do not request a photo in resume, it is a custom in Korea to supply a
    photo for a job application.
i. Please note that this is your first impression, so please consider it part of your job interview.
j. Use a recent photo in which you look professional. Remember to smile!

4. Proofread your resume. There should be absolutely no errors.

1. Avoid sending out your application to multiple employers and recruiters at one time.

a. It is likely that your application reaches to an employer as many times, resulting in a bad
    impression on you. The words will spread quickly among institutes.
b. The employers may consider such applicants as unstable and difficult to work with.
    The recruiters would feel it is a waste of time to help them as well.
c. Deal with one (or two) recruiter(s) at a time to avoid conflicts. If you are not satisfied with offers
   they make, then move on to someone else. Show them you are a person with patience, and they
    will try harder to get you the best possible position.
d. Do not trust anyone who claims to represent or hire you if you have never contacted from your side
    before.

2. Be aware of the best time to apply.

e. Most teaching positions in private institutes are open year round. However, there are times with
   more or less demands for English teachers.
f. Generally speaking, September is the most difficult time to find good positions. June is the easiest.
g. Apply to a recruiter anytime, but in advance. You will get a higher chance for a good position with
    your desired starting date.

1. E-mail communication

a. As stated above, choose an e-mail address that sounds professional.
b. Setup the e-mail account in a way that your full name (First, Middle initial, Last, and Suffix) can be
    displayed in the recipient's Inbox.
c. Adjust the spam filtering setting and check your spam mails often.
d. Try to respond as promptly as possible.
e. Include your name in all the attached file names. For example, use "TomCruise_Resume.doc" rather
    than "My resume.doc".

2. Telephone communication

f. Provide a phone number you (or at least, answering machine) can answer.
g. Record a neutral greeting in the answering machine. If you do not have an answering machine
    or voice mail, get one.
h. Do not use “Anonymous Call Rejection” function. International calls are often recognized as
   an anonymous call. You do not want to miss a call from your potential employer.

3. Communication with recruiter

i. Never miss a scheduled appointment or interview. If unavoidable, contact them for re-scheduling
    as soon as you are aware of it.
j. You can ask as many questions as you want, but try not to give them an impression that you are a
   demanding person, especially when you have not yet submitted your application and/or resume.

1. Using an employment contract is relatively new in Korea, so not many employers try to strictly follow it.
    The contract would often be considered as just one of documents necessary for a Visa application.

2. You should still examine the contract very carefully for major issues, including salary and housing. However,
    try not too picky about minor issues. If you are not sure about anything in the contract, ask us. We will clarify
    them by contacting with the employer to represent your position as accurately as possible.

3. Try to understand a different country with different customs. After all, you are about to experience a new culture.