Many ESL educators still overlook the power of networking when seeking employment. Just last month, a colleague of mine landed a teaching position in an international school simply by attending a local ELL conference. Building connections can often open doors that job boards can’t, and I’d love to hear what strategies others have found effective in expanding their professional networks.
Networking is definitely key — i once landed an interview just by chatting with someone in line at a coffee shop who happened to know a hiring manager. It’s like fishing; sometimes you reel in a big catch when you least expect it! @fgibson22, have you had any surprising networking moments?
Networking really played a huge role for me too. I once got invited to an informal gathering after a workshop and ended up chatting with a school director who was looking for teachers. It’s amazing how just being in the right place, like those ELL conferences you mentioned, can lead to unexpected opportunities.