Preparing for the interview with the help of AI

When submitting job applications, do you simply read the job advert, attach your résumé and a standard “template” cover letter, and hope for the best? Or have you considered a more customised approach for each application? “Too time-consuming,” you might say. But what if AI could be your secret weapon - customising your résumé and cover letter while referencing employer information and the job advert itself?

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Summer School: Teaching between the Lines

Like so many TEFL teachers that ply their trade in Summer Academies, you tend to have many memorable and defining experiences, some good and some less favorable. The following article is based on the summers I spent at a UK based Summer School. It was based at a boarding school located in the south east of England for students aged 11-18 and was used by Summer Academies during...

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The Interview. Techniques for the ESL Teacher

It is finally over. You have escaped the teacher training program unscathed. Or, perhaps you are a seasoned vet seeking to land a job in a new country or city. Either way, you need to get ready for the next step: the interview process. While this process is more daunting for some than others, there are always techniques to be applied that can significantly boost the chances of you landing the job you...

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