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Do you have what it takes to teach Overseas?

Complete our simple questionnaire to find out!

1. My level of education is:

Post Graduate Degree and/or TEFL Certificate

College Graduate

Some College

High School graduate

2. I have:

More than $5000 in savings

$3500-5000 in savings

$1000-3500 in savings

Less than $1000 in savings

3. My physical condition is:

Excellent in both stamina and overall physical health

A little out of shape but basically good

Fairly good but with a few troublesome health conditions

Lacking stamina and in need of regular medical attention

4. I am someone who:

Can face any challenge without fear

Can get by on my own in most challenging situations

Functions best with a companion

Is easily frightened by unfamiliar settings or unexpected events

5. I am a person who:

Adapts easily to new situations

Enjoys the unfamiliar, but prefers my routine

Avoids unfamiliar situations whenever possible

Must adhere to a strict and familiar routine

6. When faced with a challenge

I never give up until I succeed

I work very hard and usually succeed

I work at things that come easily and produce immediate rewards

I give up at the first obstacle

7. When it comes to solving problems:

I use my own resources, logic, intuition and imagination until I find a solution

I research the problem and usually arrive at a solution

I seek the help of others for solutions

I'm not very good at solving problem

8. I'm someone who:

Finds lots in common with strangers and makes friends easily

Gets along well with most everyone but is slow to form friendships

Works well with other people but keep to myself

Is shy or prefers to remain a loner

9. In my relationship with my family, I am:

Very independent

Closely connected but not on a daily basis

Very closely connected and rely upon them for support

Still living with my parents and rely on my family for everything

10. Where food is concerned:

I love to try new foods and will eat most anything

I enjoy a wide variety of foods and am not too picky

I am very conservative and stick to the basics

I am on a strict diet

11. When I take a trip:

I travel well and enjoy all kinds of transportation

I prefer comfort and luxury but can tolerate most any type of vehicle

I am a little claustrophobic and prone to motion sickness

I hate to travel

12. Where honesty and integrity are concerned:

I uphold both at all costs

I use my judgment and try to be the best person I can whenever possible

I frequently bend the rules and compromise my integrity

I don't really have a code of behavior for myself

13. When I find myself in a less than ideal situation:

I am always willing to compromise to make the best of a situation

I hold on to my ideals until I see that a compromise is the only way

I find it hard to compromise and do so reluctantly

I do not compromise under any circumstances

14. When life becomes difficult:

I try to see the humor in it and keep a balanced perspective

I try to solve my problem but not always with the best attitude

I sink into a bad mood for a while but usually manage to overcome the problem

I get depressed and discouraged and usually give up

15. When I look back on my life experiences:

I feel that I have lived a rich and rewarding life so far

Whether good or bad, I learned something from all of them

I've had ups and downs but am still basically optimistic

Nothing ever seems to work out for me

Bonus Questions

I already have a job awaiting me in my destination

I speak the local language

I have relatives or friends living there

I have travelled extensively in other foreign countries

Testimonials

I found Bluewave International almost by accident during one of my searches on the world wide web. The registration process was quite painless and very shortly afterwards I was contacted by one of their employees to find out about my specific needs. She was very sympathetic towards my requirements. I told her that I wanted to teach, not to control crowds and she immediately understood what kind of schools would be suitable for me. At the time of my application we were coming very close to the end of the school year but Carly, my contact at Bluewave did her very best to secure me a post at a very good grammar school which ticked a large number of the boxes! If you are looking for a job through an agency then make sure that you tell them your requirements otherwise they will not be able to match you to a job that is suited to you. I would recommend Bluewave International to any teacher who wants to take the pain out of applying themselves. And once they've found you the job they don't just abandon you, but make sure that they follow up and ensure that you are happy in your new position. There is always a sympathetic ear at the end of the phone. Good luck!

Sarah - September 2009

Teacher Testimonial "After being in the UK and my current job for 6 months, I can truly thank Bluewave for the excellent service they provide. Most people do not believe me when I say that I got the job within 24h of registering with Bluewave. It was the simplest thing in the world to complete the online registration form and from there onward things snowballed very quickly - hence an entire family now living in the UK. Bluewave made the move and transition easy!! I would recommend (and I do!!) this agency to any teacher wishing to make the brave move to come and teach in a different country. Thank you so much! "

Angie