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jq:
Hey guys,

So I ran across this recruiting agency for public schools. I really want to get into a public school setting but I'm really not sure where to look or how to apply.

I found this agency through Dave's ESL cafe and I was wondering if you all had any tips or information on them. They're called Korean Horizons, they're supposed to be a UK owned operation in Korea.

Thank you!

vw08:
I worked with Korean Horizons as one of my recruiters when I was applying for public school jobs.  I found Alistair to be very prompt with communication and willing to go the extra mile to answer any questions or address concerns I had.  If I remember correctly, he works directly with schools, many in/around Busan, so you can know exactly where you are being placed rather than applying for EPIK or another program and not finding out where you are going to be until your orientation in Korea.  Although I ended up taking a job offered by another recruiter, I had a positive experience working with Korean Horizons.

I would recommend working more than one recruiter.  Different recruiters offer different positions, both on the public school and hogwon sides.  In order to maximize the opportunities you will see or be offered, work with at least two recruiters.

At this time of year, applications for fall public school positions are mostly closed, but there are still probably individual schools that are still looking for teachers.  Depending on what stage your background check and other paperwork is in, you might not be ready until the fall.  There are almost always a few positions that start at odd times, like October and November and this could work in your favor.

Also, there are many thread already about which recruiters people have had good or bad experiences with.  Do a search for "recruiters" and you can get the names of other recruiters as well as reviews of them.

tumnamen:
A number of my fellow NETs came here through Korean Horizons, more specifically Alistair was their recruiter.  I came through Teach Away, but from what I have heard from them I wish I had come through Korean Horizons.  They seemed much more prepared than I felt.  All of them have had nothing but positive things to say about the agency and about Alistair.  We were all placed in the IMOE program which is strictly the Incheon area and are loving it.

marksurendra:
Hi, I am a recent user of Korean Horizons (1.5 months in).  Korean Horizons is ran by Alistair and he is a great individual.  He will help you with your placement and does not push you into anything you do not want.  He will be happy to give you options based on what you are looking for.  He personally picked me up (and the other recruits) personally from the airport.  During orientation, he showed that he had a strong, personal relationship with BMOE (where I am).  Indeed ask him any questions and he will tell you anything.

I can say Korea Horizons is a 10/10 for recruiting.

optimusyale:
I applied to them and got nothing from them....but they are legit. I also used GSMC which got me my currently awesome job

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