OK Recruiting

Why choose OK Recruiting?

Want to teach English in Korea or China?

OK Recruiting is a recruiting agency established in October 2006.

Since 2006, we have been specializing in placing qualified native English speakers in various educational institutes, providing guidance and face-to-face or telephone consultation, and being the representative to our clients through a close relationship.

We believe in the professionalism and the accuracy of the information we provide, and the straight-forward approach to the job placement unlike many others.

The two main concepts that guide our business principle working with our clients are Resource for Teachers, and Partnership with Teachers.

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www.okrecruiting.com

Founded

2006

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Big up Jay from OK Recruiting - my guy~. He was a great help during the stressful document gathering/purgatory-like waiting phase between important next steps pre-leaving for Korea. So, thank you, Jay.

Teaching overseas can be a life-changing adventure, offering personal growth, building relationships, cultural immersion and travelling opportunities. I can confidently say that it’s an experience unlike any other but it requires flexibility, patience, and a willingness to embrace change because it does come with challenges.

I am thankful that I took the chance and was able to locate a school. From the first day until I arrived, Jay Suh, the recruiter from Okay Recruiting, who helped me along the way, was simply incredible.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?

Packing my own groceries is still new and the pressure you feel when the cashier and the next customer are waiting and looking at you to finish up, will take time to get used to.

Pros

Experiencing a new culture
Being in another current
Seeing the kids you teach learn and grow and making new friendships

Cons

Being away from family and friends for a long period of time
Experiencing extreme weather temperatures
Not knowing the language

Jay helped make this transition to Korea smooth. He responded quickly to any questions I had, he made sure I got all my paperwork, tickets, and access to my director. He listened to what I wanted in a location and a school, and I would say I lucked out. The director is very attentive and making sure my living situation is well cared for through the landlord. I live very close to my school and I live close to the other teachers at my school. It is small, in Jeonju, which is exactly what I wanted. I have no complaints so far!

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?

Landing at the airport in Incheon, and finding a bus ticket for my trip to Jeonju was the worst. Everything was in a different language, and I didn't know who to ask for help, and I wandered around. But I adapt quickly, and thanks to my recruiter, he helped talk to the ticket lady, and I was set. I showed me it's ok to ask for help, and to take a moment to center myself before running head first into an unknown situation.

OK Recruiting has been incredibly helpful from start to finish (though, my experience in Korea has only just started). I would like to thank Jay particularly!

He helped me find a position at Simson Academy in Songpa within a week and quickly connected me with a teacher there for help with the accommodation and school. Jay also answered every question I had in a timely manner, and was never once negative about the process. There is no doubt in my mind that I couldn't have moved to Korea without his help.

If you want to chat on Skype or simply email, then both are okay. You don't have to jump on a video or phone call if you're not comfortable. I think they even work out of hours to ensure you are safe while traveling to Korea and just generally to answer any questions.

Go Overseas has a very informative website and friendly nature.

If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?

If I did this process all over again, I would actually ask more questions and try to prepare myself better for actually travelling to Korea.

Pros

The recruiter was always extremely helpful when I was worried.
So far, everything is exactly how it was described or similar.
There is so much to do around where I live, so many stores and landmarks close.

Cons

I didn't know there was only one other foreign teacher that I was supposed to be replacing.
I wanted to move in early October, but was told I couldn't because of the teacher I was replacing, so I was due to leave in late November instead. However, they asked me to come over a month earlier - which I was happy about - but it caused some problems.
I wish I was given a phrase book or a guideline of how to speak, act and maneuver Korea.

I would definitely recommend OK Recruiting to anybody looking for a job teaching English in Korea. Jay responded quickly to every email and passed on job information to make sure I was interested in that specific job before setting up an interview. After agreeing to a job offer, Jay walked me through the process of getting my E-2 visa to come to Korea and upon arrival sent a message to make sure I arrived, found the transportation that was arranged for me, got to my temporary accommodation (the housing the school provided was not quite ready), and offered his assistance if I needed any further information. He also helped clear up a misunderstanding regarding the date I could move into my accommodation as I received different dates for checking out and moving in to my new place. He did everything you could ask from a recruiter. I can only speak for the school I work at, but I have no complaints about my school and am enjoying the job that was organized through OK Recruiting.

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?

I am an experienced traveler, so there isn't a lot that makes me nervous. However, Korea is the first country I have visited (out of 20+) where I do not speak the language. I was a bit curious at how that would work for me. Obviously, online translation sites and apps exist, but until I got a Korean sim card and data plan this option wasn't available for me. In Seoul this isn't a problem; most signs for important things are written in English as well as Korean and things like self check-outs and ATMs have foreign language options. Also, Koreans don't expect people who are obviously foreign to speak any Korean and those working in customer service usually know key words in English that can help you understand. I have since learned some Korean and it definitely makes communication much easier, but (at least in Seoul) you can completely get by without it.

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