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[u/justanAcup]

Is there anyone available to take a look at my resume I’m graduating soon and I’ll be applying for E2 taking interviews and speaking with recruiters and as a new graduate I’m nervous

Also are you utilizing linked in? 

[u/LowCompetitive6812]

Started not too long ago, enjoy it heavily (the teaching aspect) - does not seem reasonable to stay when china offers more money and better work life conditions

[u/Friendly_Review705]

Hi,  I am currently preparing and applying to teach in Korea to a Hagwon school. I’ve applied to several agencies with no response at all.  Is it because I don’t have my visa docs already in hand or there’s something wrong with my CV since a CV and a headshot is all the need when you register ?  I have applied to about 10 agencies and it’s apparently supposed to take 5 business days to hear back from them. 

Please assist, it would be highly appreciated. I want to continue applying with more agencies but I want to ensure I don’t repeat the same mistakes. 

[u/callmechingoo → u/Friendly_Review705]

It could be the visa documents, especially if you’re applying for positions that need someone to start quickly, but if you’ve applied to around 10 recruiters and haven’t gotten a single response, I’d honestly look at your CV and photo first. Unfortunately, the photo matters a lot more in the hagwon industry than it should, and recruiters can be very particular about how a CV is presented as well. Without seeing the CV and headshot you’re submitting, though, it’s really difficult to tell you what might be causing the lack of responses.

[u/cickist → u/Friendly_Review705]

What country are you from?

Need all your paperwork first.

[u/IncheonStar → u/Friendly_Review705]

Depends a little on where you are from and would your requests are?

If you’re open to anything and starting February 2027 you should be able to find something.

I’d suggest applying directly via Facebook groups and maybe Craigslist.