I need a job!

ms.dollface · Mar 16th, 2009, 20:16

Right now, I am looking for a position where I can teach English (as a second language). I don't mind working at a school or as a private tutor. I just want to teach (preferably in Panjim)!

I graduated from the University of Washington (Seattle, WA, USA) in June of 08' and haven't found much work since then. Any advice would help. Thanks!!

edwardseco · Mar 16th, 2009, 21:27

Volunteer or pay? English teachers are a dime a dozen effectively..

johnny five · Mar 16th, 2009, 22:56

Plus you should, of course, have a business/employment visa if money is involved.
It is easier to work without one in some "low-profile" occupations, but as a teacher you will be known to many. If you don't have the visa, someone who does and is already teaching, might just decide to make a phone call..................

delhiwala · Mar 16th, 2009, 23:35

You may try as voice trainer in Call Centres/BPOs. But yes you'll need work visas.

johnny five · Mar 17th, 2009, 01:22

And a Geordie accent!
(explanation available if needed)

goangoangone · Mar 17th, 2009, 02:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnny five

And a Geordie accent!
(explanation available if needed)

This about English!

delhiwala · Mar 17th, 2009, 02:27

Johnny What's that ?

johnny five · Mar 17th, 2009, 11:57

Hi DW, thought I would get asked that question, but was tired last night..........
GGG, yes, English!

It was reported in the UK newspapers some time back that people working at call-centres in India were being taught to speak with a Geordie accent.

"Geordie" is the name given to people who live in a certain part of North-East England, centred on a town called Newcastle-on-Tyne. The accent is very distinct and when used locally, also includes many strange words that cannot be understood by other English people.

Anyway, the reason for this was that a survey had been carried out in the UK to find out which regional accent inspired trust and a feeling of well-being when used by a telephone operative. The "Geordie" accent won hands down, so some call centres were incorporating it into their speech training in India.

steven_ber · Mar 17th, 2009, 12:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnny five

It was reported in the UK newspapers some time back that people working at call-centres in India were being taught to speak with a Geordie accent.

"Geordie" is the name given to people who live in a certain part of North-East England, centred on a town called Newcastle-on-Tyne. The accent is very distinct and when used locally, also includes many strange words that cannot be understood by other English people.

Anyway, the reason for this was that a survey had been carried out in the UK to find out which regional accent inspired trust and a feeling of well-being when used by a telephone operative. The "Geordie" accent won hands down, so some call centres were incorporating it into their speech training in India.

Damn, I wish I'd known that when I was in India, I'd be working in India now, my Geordie accent normally works against me.

ms.dollface · Mar 17th, 2009, 15:33

I'm planning on getting my work visa...originally I was only visiting (got here 20.2.9).

Thanks for the interesting explanation johnny five.

And yes, I would like a paid position. I'm looking into the call centers but I'm having trouble..

Nick-H · Mar 17th, 2009, 15:42

recession; everybody's having trouble.

Good luck!

life_is_journey · Mar 17th, 2009, 15:47

hey welcome to india. well i think first of you should get a working visa done. second you should try in open a spoken english training services in goa. at your place. or you can also give adds in some online classifieds like ww.craigslist.org or www.expatriates.com or www.click.in or locanto.in.

if you want you can also work for travel agencies.well if you an tell more about you, i may giude you in getting a job. you can mail me at justmail1973@yahoo.com
cheers
ashis

Quote:

Originally Posted by ms.dollface

Right now, I am looking for a position where I can teach English (as a second language). I don't mind working at a school or as a private tutor. I just want to teach (preferably in Panjim)!

I graduated from the University of Washington (Seattle, WA, USA) in June of 08' and haven't found much work since then. Any advice would help. Thanks!!

johnny five · Mar 17th, 2009, 16:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by ms.dollface

I'm planning on getting my work visa...originally I was only visiting (got here 20.2.9).

Thanks for the interesting explanation johnny five.

And yes, I would like a paid position. I'm looking into the call centers but I'm having trouble..

You are welcome, Miss!

Unless I am mistaken, even an American citizen will need to return to the USA to get a "work" visa.
The question was also asked some weeks back as to how that impacted the existing Tourist visa (ran in parallel/superceded/cancelled etc) but I can't remember the answer?

ms.dollface · Mar 17th, 2009, 20:18

Yep. Johnny Five, you're right. There is no way I'm going to be able to change my tourist visa into a work visa. Ahhh!

Nick-H · Mar 17th, 2009, 21:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by life_is_journey

hey welcome to india. well i think first of you should get a working visa done. second you should try ...

No. Not possible.

Employment visas a granted against specific jobs, and they have to be satisfied that a local person could not do that job. Also the visa has to be applied for in the applicant's own country.

We are not professionals, but this site has a reputation for good-quality information. Please help us maintain it by finding out the facts before you try and advise.

Mar 16th, 2009, 20:16	#1
ms.dollface Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Panaji, Goa Posts: 7	I need a job! Right now, I am looking for a position where I can teach English (as a second language). I don't mind working at a school or as a private tutor. I just want to teach (preferably in Panjim)! I graduated from the University of Washington (Seattle, WA, USA) in June of 08' and haven't found much work since then. Any advice would help. Thanks!!

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delhiwala IM what IM Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indeyah ! Posts: 4,813	You may try as voice trainer in Call Centres/BPOs. But yes you'll need work visas. __________________ Travel only with thy equals or thy betters; if there are none, travel alone. - The Dhammapada

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Nick-H This is just a cameo appearance Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 36,197	recession; everybody's having trouble. Good luck!

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ms.dollface Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Panaji, Goa Posts: 7	Yep. Johnny Five, you're right. There is no way I'm going to be able to change my tourist visa into a work visa. Ahhh!