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I agree! Sign up on Profex NOW and make your CV now. You can also write you letter now (they usually don't read it btw).For me the most difficult part was navigating profex!!! When I first applied there were no instructions in English. I had a friend from Barcelona take a look and help me but even she was confused. All of your documents have to be no older than 3 months so do start gathering them yet. Good luck!
download the manual and read through the portion on how to fill out the applicattion online, which can be confusing.That way when it opens up it'll be a breeze and you can complete it quickly. a lot of people are having issues with their background checks being dated too early (i.e. being dated in fall/winter 2010 when they have to get the visa in summer 2011) and the visa process requiring a fbi check from the last 3 months. if you submit your online application in november you get a good inscrita number so when jan/feb comes around you can do the fbi portion part and submit your materials in feb. so that you can get a placement in early march. I think the cutoff for the early placements was mid feb....i think.BUT ABOVE EVERTYHING - Don't put anything off. have your online app done in november and materials sent in by february. i made the mistake of waiting to submit my online app in january, getting a high inscrita number, and THEN waiting to submit my materials until the end of march.i'm still waiting and hoping i might get placement.
Do you think its worth it to get the background check first ( maybe in october) and then send it in when i apply in November and then get a new one before i apply for the visa? Will that improve my chances of getting a lower number?
How do you know they dont read the letters?
I think the language of the letter of purpose actually doesn't matter at all....I'm not even sure if they read it, to be honest, since we aren't selected on any other basis than having completed the checklist of things online/via mail as soon as possible. It's more about getting things done (and getting your timing right) that counts, rather than things like your resume or cover letter. Also, since I didn't end up doing the program this year, I emailed asking if I can reapply next year. They not only said that I can, but they also gave away some important info---the application period could start in November OR October this year. So, check the site whenever you can....it opened up earlier than they said it would this year, and I just got lucky when I randomly checked the page and learned the application period had started the day before (wayyy before they said it would). That allowed me to get my first choice region!
the application period could start in November OR October this year. So, check the site whenever you can....it opened up earlier than they said it would this year, and I just got lucky when I randomly checked the page and learned the application period had started the day before (wayyy before they said it would). That allowed me to get my first choice region!
what region did you choose as your number 1?
There will plenty of time for stressing, as you can see with all of the posts. I guess it is good to get your ducks in a row or whatever, but to spend a whole year and a half thinking about what it will be like to live and work in Spain will take away from the time you have in America. This is just my personal opinion, of course.
All of this advice is great!But my advice would be to have this program in the back of your mind, but try not to think about and stress over anything. Apply in November (or whenever the application process opens) get a good number, and take your time gathering all of the documents. There will plenty of time for stressing, as you can see with all of the posts. I guess it is good to get your ducks in a row or whatever, but to spend a whole year and a half thinking about what it will be like to live and work in Spain will take away from the time you have in America. This is just my personal opinion, of course.
Hola a todos,I'm new to the board, but looked through some of the old posts for information. I will be applying for the coming year and just have one question (for now). I know it was stated some time earlier in the thread, but just wanted to clarify... You actually get the inscrita number after you fill out the application? I was under the impression you weren't actually assigned a number until all of your hard copies were sent.Any advice is appreciated!Muchas gracias!
Hello! I am going to apply for the 2012-2013 year as well. I have read through this thread but I am still a little confused about one thing. After reading the program manual on the website, I was under the impression that they needed to receive the online app AND the hard copies in order for that inscrita number to really mean anything. I am living abroad right now and won't be home until late February. It is possible for me to round up my hard copy documents now, but if I do the online app in November, I might not be able to get the hard copies sent in until December/January. Will I be pushed behind somebody that maybe sends in the online app after me in December, but gets their hard copies in before me?
I agree! Sign up on Profex NOW and make your CV now.
How do you sign up for Profex if the application window isn't open? When I go to the site it just gives info about the program but states in bold letters that the window for 2011-2012 is closed...nowhere to sign up. Also I'm assuming when you say "CV" you mean Curriculum Vitae? I just have a résumé. Does it make a difference? Are they wanting us to list our experience with the Spanish language or what?
Hey, When I try to go to the program website, it says that there is an error and the page cannot be found. this is the address I am using: www.educacion.es/exterior/usa/en/programs/...assistants/default.shtml. is this happening to you guys as well? I want to apply when the application goes up, and I am worried I won't be able to access it. any help is great!
So I wonder if it matters that I want to use a former supervisor instead of my current one? I felt that this supervisor was the best choice (I've been burned in the past by people that I wanted to write recommendations) so I'm leery about asking someone I am not sure about...that said I still felt some kind of way after asking this former supervisor...because people talk. Where I work we change supervisors very often...I've been with my current for almost 5 months....the one I asked to write the letter was my supervisor for a very short time...but I feel that he will write a good letter for me. This supervisor always compliments my English speaking skills and is generally REALLY NICE to me. My current supervisor is better than other supervisors I've had in the past but I just don't see this person writing a letter. *Sigh.*
Honestly, it probably doesn't matter. This program isn't about credentials or who has the better experience, it's about who gets their stuff in the fastest (inscrita number). I've never heard of anyone getting rejected based on qualifications. Since you have time to choose, that's great, but don't stress, because in all likelihood, it won't matter at all.
Hello everyone! I am not the most vetted of applicants. I was supposed to have something lined up in Italy but it fell through. So, excuse me for my stupid questions: 1) I just registered myself and got the confirmation email. I clicked the link and activated my account and everything. Does that mean that I have received the coveted profex number? Am I in a good position to be in position, as they say?2) I am a bit confused with the CV part. I am following the manual but when I follow the link that it lists (educacion.es/profex) I do not see the "Auxiliares 2011" link on the page. Then, after I log in, I do not see the "Tramites Disponsibles" link to click which should lead me to "Profesores." I am sorry if I am coming across as incredibly stupid, but I'm not the most fluent in Spanish and am trying to follow this manual as carefully as possible, and I just don't see these links!Please, any help for anyone who has already completed the CV part or anyone else, would be greatly appreciated!! THANK YOU and I look forward to getting to know you all as we go through this process together!
I had these issues too. We do not have our profex number until we submit the app in November, or whenever it opens up. And in order to do the CV, you just click on "curriculum"...the directions from the manual do not work for this year's website.