OK Recruiting

Program Reviews

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Mo
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Experienced Teacher

I am familiar with working in Korea, so working with Ok Recruiting was easy. As long as you have your documents ready, they will be able to assist you quickly. Setting up the interview with the school was fast and the application for the vin all happened quite fast. Within 2 months I was in Korea all thanks to their smooth communication between me and the director. The transition back from my country to Korea again was quite smooth. I'd suggest having a lot of patience and being open to the many changes that you might not be familiar with in your home country.

What would you improve about this program?
Improve the initial communication from Emails to Skype before the interview process starts.
Pros
  • Fast
  • Reliable
  • Easy to understand
Cons
  • Wish there was more information when arriving because that would be harder for first timers in Korea.
  • Need to have documents ready on your end before you apply
  • Website needs to include more about the academy and their teaching styles
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Duke
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Duke Haji's Review

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.

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Balungile
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

My Short Review

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
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Katelyn
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Great Start

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.
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Deanna
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Simson Academy - Songpa Campus

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.
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Korey
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Teaching English in 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.
Pros
  • Professionalism
  • Communication
Cons
  • None
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Ponagatso
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Ok recruiting

Jay from OK recruiting really is the best. He’ll assist you from the start until you get to the school. Truly was a breeze and very stressless. I’m so grateful. He also was Helpful with the ticket and just communication from me to the school and vice versa. Even when I got to the school he gave me tips on how to be a good teacher and what not to do to impress my directors which is great because I was checked lagged and exhausted and unhappy the first week because I didn’t understand a lot of things but now I understand and I am content.

What was the most unfamiliar thing you ate?
Teokboki- it was very delicious but I had never had it before. I like it. I think also porcupine soup was the most unfamiliar thing I’ve had.
Pros
  • Communication
  • Flight reimbursement
  • Apartment sorted
Cons
  • No airport pickup
  • No SIM card already available
  • Location (sometimes)
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Kiara
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Great experience with Jay

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What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
My advice for future ESL teachers would be to pack towels😅 the towels are very small in store. You can find larger towels online (you have to first get an ARC card to shop online). Also DIASO, is amazing, you can find literally anything there and it’s cheap.
Pros
  • Many expats
  • Very safe
  • Food is really good
Cons
  • Getting a prepaid SIM card before you get an ARC card. (Expensive)
  • Recycling can be confusing but you can learn. I recommend getting a recycle bin from DIASO, it makes it easier.
  • Miscommunication
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J
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Jay - Ok Recruiting

I used Jay at Ok Recruiting in the summer of 2023 to find a job in Korea from overseas.
He was extremely helpful, professional and efficient.
He answered any questions or worries I had and was always willing to do everything he could to help.
He was available at nearly all times of day.
Even after arriving in Korea, he continued to make sure everything was okay in the following weeks after my arrival.
I highly recommend using him and would/will not hesitate to use him again in the future.
Excellent service!!!

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Sherri
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Amazing recruitment agency

Since I first made contact with OK Recruiting I have had exceptional support and assistance. After having all my documents ready for an E2 visa, they lined up interviews based on my work needs and requirements, within a week. They assisted me throughout the process in record time. This continuous support allowed me to complete the entire recruitment process in 1 month, since first making contact with OK recruiting. This fast and attentive work ethic deserves 5 star recognition. I will most certainly recommend them to anyone who would like to teach English in South Korea and wants top service delivery.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
For the best results, ensure you have all the required visa documents ready when making contact.
Pros
  • Amazing support
  • Very fast delivery of services
  • Professional and knowledgeable
Cons
  • None come to mind