Laxmee
American looking for information about Vietnam
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Registration: 03 April 2013
Pound Weighing Scale
Where can I buy a scale that measures body weight in pounds (lbs). Preferably in district 1 or 2. Thanks! Read More
Teaching English without any Certification by Laxmee
Hey Everyone :D I want to know what are the odds of finding a decent job as an English teacher WITHOUT any certification. IF a certification is ABSOLUTELY required, I'd like to know which one you'd recommend based on the price and time it'll take ...
That's funny! Although, I wouldn't be surprised if I DO get paid less than my White counterparts. I'm ethnically Indian (the South-asian kind) and white skin is, for lack of a better word, worshiped in South Asia. I'm not sure if it's the same in ... Read More
Why is my Resume not Getting a Response? by Laxmee
Hello Everyone! I've browsed through a LOT of job related threads on here and set up a profile on multiple Vietnamese career websites. I've been actively applying to jobs, but have not gotten any response! I have a master's degree, but my only ...
Thanks, saigonmonkey, jamesquanhai and Wild_1, for your informative replies. I have lots to ruminate over! My contacts in Vietnam did suggest that I look for jobs in either Marketing/Advertising or Internal Communications/HR; your feedback ... Read More
Why is my Resume not Getting a Response? by Laxmee
Hello Everyone! I've browsed through a LOT of job related threads on here and set up a profile on multiple Vietnamese career websites. I've been actively applying to jobs, but have not gotten any response! I have a master's degree, but my only ...
Thanks for your reply, yolandyoland2! I should clarify that I haven't applied to any jobs through the boards on here because a lot of them are indeed outdated! Hi, VungTauDon, I should have stated this above: my master's is in Public Relations; ... Read More
Why is my Resume not Getting a Response?
Hello Everyone! I've browsed through a LOT of job related threads on here and set up a profile on multiple Vietnamese career websites. I've been actively applying to jobs, but have not gotten any response! I have a master's degree, but my only ... Read More
Moving to HCMC! Looking to meet new friends! by jeremy84
Hi Everyone, I'm an education management professional who will be relocating to HCMC by the end of April. I've decided to take a risk in my career so I quit my job and I'm moving to Saigon as I'm sure the higher education sector has a bright future ...
That's the kind of work I'd ideally like to do. Once you're successful in your job search, could you share tips on how to find education related jobs for non-teachers? That'd be great! Good luck on your move! Read More
Teaching English without any Certification by Laxmee
Hey Everyone :D I want to know what are the odds of finding a decent job as an English teacher WITHOUT any certification. IF a certification is ABSOLUTELY required, I'd like to know which one you'd recommend based on the price and time it'll take ...
Thanks, laidbackfreak! You just saved me $200 and 50 hours :) Read More
Teaching English without any Certification by Laxmee
Hey Everyone :D I want to know what are the odds of finding a decent job as an English teacher WITHOUT any certification. IF a certification is ABSOLUTELY required, I'd like to know which one you'd recommend based on the price and time it'll take ...
Thanks for your reply, laidbackfreak! I think I'll go with Duanef's and your suggestion to enroll in the CELTA course once I get there. I am a native speaker, but I'm not white...brown, rather :) I hope that doesn't mean I'll get paid less! ... Read More
Teaching English without any Certification by Laxmee
Hey Everyone :D I want to know what are the odds of finding a decent job as an English teacher WITHOUT any certification. IF a certification is ABSOLUTELY required, I'd like to know which one you'd recommend based on the price and time it'll take ...
Hi, NhungPHAM. Thank you for your response! I am currently based in the United States and will not be travelling to Vietnam until this summer. I'll be sure to message you once I'm there :) Read More
Teaching English without any Certification by Laxmee
Hey Everyone :D I want to know what are the odds of finding a decent job as an English teacher WITHOUT any certification. IF a certification is ABSOLUTELY required, I'd like to know which one you'd recommend based on the price and time it'll take ...
Thanks, Duanef, for your informative response! I do have 4-6 weeks before I travel, but $1600 is a little much for me since I just got out of grad school! Glad to read you're loving it in Vietnam... I can't wait to be there! Once I get this job ... Read More
Teaching English without any Certification
Hey Everyone :D I want to know what are the odds of finding a decent job as an English teacher WITHOUT any certification. IF a certification is ABSOLUTELY required, I'd like to know which one you'd recommend based on the price and time it'll take ... Read More