Christian Said:

Which degree should a Pakistani immigrant to Canada enroll in ,MBA or Phd .if he is a university lecturer?

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If you want to be a university lecturer in Canada you must have a PhD. Also your English has to be perfect. Canadian students have had far too many lecturers thrust upon them who cannot speak clear and intelligible English and these days few of them will tolerate it any more.I had Pakistani lecturers in college. They were brilliant in their field but they had no clue how to lecture so anyone could understand. I had to repeat every course I took with a Pakistani lecturer just so I could graduate. It came to a point that I had to discriminate in my course selection. And it was too bad as when it came to knowledge, they were the very best. They could just not deliver it.

As for whether to finish your MBA there or in Canada, I would say do it in Canada. Get as much Canadian education as possible. Because of too many people from your part of the world entering Canada with false degrees, Canadian employers do not trust them. Therefore the more education you have in Canada, the better.

If you are unsure of your ability to speak clearly and in a way that Canadian students fins acceptable, after you get to Canada and start school, look for a Toastmasters Club on or near the campus. See www.toastmasters.org to find one.

They are very cheap to join and they will teach you to be a proper Canadian public speaker within a few months. I have been in Toastmasters as has my Canadian daughter. Toastmasters turned my shy teenage daughter to a top notch public speaker. In UUS graduate school she has been an undergrad engineering lecturer. And with her fellowship now, she conducts very large meetings for the US government. When she gets her doctorate she will also be a lecturer then. Toastmasters can make the difference. And it costs like only $20 or so to join.

Ken Said:

How to ask for a promotion?

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Ask him in the morning what time the two of you can have a meeting. He might say "come in right now" or he'll say "about 1 o'clock." Whatever, tell him exactly what you wrote in your question. Everything! It's very convincing. I'd give you a shot. I hope he's a nice, open-minded guy, and I wish you all the luck in the world.

Leonard Said:

i wanted to know if there's any vacancy for a chemistry teacher in any of the inernational schools in riyadh.?

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The best way to find out about alternatives is to go with either ECIS, Search Associates, ISS, or check out the vacancies listed in TIE. There is also JoyJobs.com but it just lists vacancies as they come up.

My advise would be to contact your friends in Riyadh, especially Heads, and ask about vacancies. You can also go to the individual school sites and contact HR or the Head. If you are in a critical area such as Special Education, Mathematics, Science, or Early Childhood you should have no problem. Since it is assumed you are a female check out the all female schools as well.

Diana Said:

looking for international montessori jobs?

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What an exciting dilemma! Good luck to you! I live in the US, and am an experienced, certified Montessori teacher.

I would first look through the websites of AMS (AMerican Montessori Society), AMI (Association Montessori Internationale or NAMTA (North Am. Mont. Teachers Association), and the Montessori Teachers Collective (MoTeaCo). There are sections with job postings on these sites.

I would also suggest looking at Teacher Training Centers (you can find those links through the above sites) which generally maintain contacts with alumni and foreign organizations. Taking a training course (even if you are already certified you could look into being trained at a different level or through a different organization) in another country would be an expensive option, but would definitely help you get contacts and probably other assistance while pursuing your teaching career.

Finally, I would suggest asking around others you know in the Montessori Community, in person or via email. Montessorians are a friendly bunch and will be only to happy to share information with you.

If you have the opportunity to attend a Montessori Conference, this would be an ideal networking opportunity, but it sounds like this is something you would wish to do sooner rather than later!

I think it is highly unlikely that an employment agency would have that kind of information, and as there is no one main Montessori group you will have to do your homework, and trust serendipity!

Jackie Said:

teaching job in canada for immigrants?

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Just to help you manage your expectations. Foreign education credentials are not recognized in Canada for employment purposes. It is a well-known joke that Canada has the world's best educated taxi drivers. You will find engineers of all fields, doctor's, university graduates, lawyers, and people like you who have masters degrees. All foreign based of course. There is also the term "canadian experience" where one needs to have work experience in canada but no one will give you work because you have no canadian work experience.

I am sure you may be one of those few exceptions. But it is quite difficult here right now as there are a lot of work slowdowns and closures because of the economy. Maybe things will pick up by the time your papers are done.

May I suggest that you inquire online at those institutions that you plan to apply when you arrive. Good luck.

Keith Said:

Why can't I get a job with my TEFL certification simply because every advert want native speakers.?

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I don't want to be rude, but your English isn't perfect. There are several mistakes in your post. You might want to consider having a native English speaker write your resume and cover letter for you so that you have a better chance of making it to the interview stage. If you do go this route, don't mention the fact that you're not a native speaker. That's for them to figure out in the interview process.

Second, TEFL International is a business... they are out to make a profit. They will take any paying student and you should have used your judgement before handing over your money. You should have talked to the trainers about realistic career opportunities for non-native speakers.

I have a BA in English, a BEd in Secondary Language Arts and a CELTA (one type of TESOL certificate)... and I'm a native speaker with teaching experience. I'm not going to find work in the Middle East. To work in the ME you need a Master's degree IN A RELATED FIELD, like TESOL or Applied Linguistics. So cross that off your list right now because it's not going to happen.

Asia might be possible for you. Countries like Thailand, Cambodia and China take non-Native speakers in non-popular, rural locations. I suggest that you be up-front and send a photo along with your resume because a lot of schools in developing nations want white faces, and it would not be good if you flew out there only to be immediately fired for not being white. I highly doubt that you could find legal work, as most visas for English teachers require the applicants to be from English-speaking countries. However, there is plenty of illegal work to be had if you're willing to risk that job security.