The dark art of salary negotiation in Thai schools

Smile, wai, and ask for 5,000 baht more - what could go wrong?

Most foreign teachers in Thailand don’t negotiate because they either don’t know they can, or they’re afraid of rocking the boat. And schools count on that. But those who do ask - politely, calmly, and with a solid case - sometimes get a little more.


The TEFL job interview and what makes a good teacher?

Getting past the interview stage and deciding what roles to play in the classroom.

Think back to your favourite teacher at school. What was it that made him or her stand out? Chances are if you ask 10 people this, they’d come up with broadly similar qualities.


Tips on landing your dream English teaching job

Sound advice from an interview expert

Try to think of some way to bring evidence of your skills to the interview. Take in copies of your best lesson plans to show how you’ve been professionally trained to develop a classroom strategy that makes for a highly successful lesson. It could also be used if a demo class is required.


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