Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of school jobs can people find internationally?
Most international schools offer jobs you can find back home, though school healthcare workers must meet the host country’s licensing requirements.
Do people have to know people in a country to get a school job there?
Networking helps us find jobs but isn’t vital to getting a job abroad. Many find jobs by contacting the school directly since they don’t know anyone there.
What’s the difference between visiting a country and working and living in one?
Visiting a country is generally about short-term relaxation. Yet when we work and live abroad, we immerse ourselves in a foreign culture through daily life and diverse relationships that aren’t possible during a vacation.
What’s the difference between international school job searches and ones at home?
Flexibility matters. Every country has its own laws about hiring. Interview situations that are the norm in some countries are unacceptable in others. To meet the requirements, the hiring process could take several months.
What time of the year do candidates look for international school jobs?
The job search seasons are different. When I worked domestically in the US, the school started the process in April. For international schools, the hiring season is at its peak from October to January, but that process can last all year.
What strategy can candidates implement immediately to improve their job search?
Your resume and cover letter are your first representations to the school. Many people don’t put much effort into designing them and get poor results. The time and money spent developing them dramatically improves job search results.
What is the most common mistake people make during the hiring process?
Many people mistakenly treat the interview like a casual conversation with a friend over coffee. When we research the school’s values and needs beforehand, we can then show how our skills can meet their needs.
What do you mean by “Prioritize finding the right school, not just a job.”?
Each of us has different work preferences. When we work in schools abroad, we must consider the environment, curriculum, workstyle, and cultural factors of the country. We prioritize what matters most to find a place that fulfills us.
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