Time-frame for new staff appointments.

1

 Advertisements placed on a number of EFL web sites.

2

 Continually monitoring applications and selecting candidates whose qualifications and experience meet the new criteria of the Thai Ministry of Education.

3

 Send out a letter with further details of the appointment.

4

 Process correspondence and answer queries.

5

 Take up references of suitable candidates.

6

 Arrange telephone interviews.

7
Telephone interviews with suitable candidates based on the details in their applications.
Skype is a free, computer to computer, talk service. It would be very useful if short listed candidates downloaded this software, thus enabling an interview without time limits. To download this software please click on the URL. http://www.skype.com/helloagain.html

8

 Appointment of teacher.

9

 Successful candidates should go  to The Royal Thai Embassy and obtain a three month tourist visa.

10

 Arrival at Suratthani for "Orientation" - approximately two weeks before contracts begin. This time will be used  for new staff to settle into Thailand, meet with the rest of the staff, acquaint themselves with schools, find suitable accommodation and have some relaxation by the beach. New staff will also start to acquaint themselves with the materials we use and get the general feeling of the way in which we operate our schools. This is also a good time to learn some basic Thai language.

11

 Contracts and teaching commences.

12

 Processing documentation and issuing Non-Immigrant B visas, Teaching Permits and Work Permits.