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Aurora · « **on:** July 31, 2002, 06:53:00 PM »

Hola,

I just found this site... (can\\\'t believe it took me this long.. but I guess better late then never)...

Just came back from vacationing in Spain, and I swear it gets harder and harder to leave every time I go.

Searching around the site you\\\'ve all given some wonderful advice.. Especially since I\\\"m sitting here wondering how I can get back to Spain and finally stay and work there.

I have a B.S. in business and am now looking into getting a TEFL certificate to perhaps finding an english teaching job. I guess my only question and i\\\'m sure i\\\'ll end up tying up more than one is...

Being a U.S. citizen but also having Spaniard citizenship and a certificate of empadronicimiento... how can I start the ball rolling from here in the US on finding a teaching job in the US.. is it near to impossible should I go there first in hopes of finding one? If this question is redundant somehow I apologize in advance... And I thank you all in advance.

Aurora

Tracy · « **Reply #1 on:** August 01, 2002, 01:25:00 AM »

Hey Aurora!

Thanks for visiting! ANd we're glad you found the place too!!!

Do you mean to tell me you have Spanish citizenship??? Well then, heck! YOu're one of the lucky ones. If I were you, I'd hit the jobs boards asap and start applying to places. Get a dual language CV prepared and a cover letter, and start answering ads. Your first stop should be our LINKS section, and more specifically, Teach English-Academies and our JOB BOARDS

GOOD LUCK!!!

Aurora · « **Reply #2 on:** August 01, 2002, 03:17:00 PM »

Yeah, when I was born (here in the US) my parents went and inscribed me with the Spanish Consulate.. Family book etc... they gave me a passport and since I turned 18 they send me documents to vote in every election :-) ,

In my father\\\'s town the Mayor (who has been mayor since I can remember).. has always included my parents and I within the Census, eventhough we would only spend vacations there.

Are there any links or helpful sites in creating a CV... I\\\'m a bit at a loss here. Thanks again.

Aurora

PR4552 · « **Reply #3 on:** August 01, 2002, 05:51:00 PM »

Try this site:

www.joyjobs.com

It has a CV example and a guide to finding jobs in other countries.

Join for free:

www.tefl.com

I hope this helps.

Shawn

Tracy · « **Reply #4 on:** August 01, 2002, 10:00:00 PM »

Thanks SRedW,

I was trying to think of something like that. Really, I would just try your local bookstore or library. You can find a ton of books on how to write a resume/CV or cover letter. The only thing to be aware of, is in Spain, they tend to want a small photo-booth-sized photo of you attached. This can be accomplished easily at Kinkos or on a home PC if you have a good color printer. Just cut and paste a small, 1.5" x 2" (inch size estimate) size pic of yourself into a word. Make sure it's at the top of the page and then LEFT justify. At any rate, the point is, you need a photo of you

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PR4552 · « **Reply #5 on:** August 01, 2002, 10:40:00 PM »

No problem Tracy. I have been doing much research on this and staying on the Internet. I plan on making the move next year, but I am not the adventurous type to just go without a job abd work under the table. I\\\'m not saying it\\\'s anything wrong with that. It\\\'s just not for me.

Have a great day,

Shawn

jer · « **Reply #6 on:** August 22, 2002, 06:59:00 PM »

Hi Aurora, let me be the 3rd person to welcome you to the happiest café on earth

WOW! Go for it! I have my residency here but to have full blown Spanish citizenship, what a "chollo"!

You have NO idea of how many "Americanos" would kill for what you have due to the difficult task of becoming legal here in Spain as an American.

One bit of advice from me, come over and then look for the job as finding one from abroad can prove frustrating and next to impossible.

Saludos,

jer...

p.d. Hola Shawn

PR4552 · « **Reply #7 on:** August 22, 2002, 10:41:00 PM »

Hi, Jer. You always come in with such great advice. I guess those 7 years of living in Madrid have done you well

I look at it this way. I don't foresee the immigration laws getting any easier in Spain. That's why I am trying to get in before they tighten up too much.

All will come full circle for me when the timing is right. I must have patience and move forward when the push from destiny comes my way.

To all who want to work or live in Spain. Don't give up on your dreams at all. Keep them alive. All dreams will be realized in due time.

Peace and love,

Shawn

jer · « **Reply #8 on:** August 23, 2002, 09:29:00 PM »

Hey Shawn, having met you and knowing how you are, I am sure things will pay off for you!

When I wanted to come live here years ago I just had too many ants in my pants to wait for that perfect position and just dove in head first, I worked hard here and it has paid off so I have never looked back nor second guessed my decision.

¡Sigue tus Sueños! (Follow your dreams!)

Saludos,

jer..

rmes · « **Reply #9 on:** August 30, 2002, 07:29:00 PM »

Hey there.

I was just wondering if anyone out there is in Pamplona- or in the vicinity. I am here- just moved from the US with my spanish husband 3 weeks ago. I have all my paperwork and somwhow have craftily procured a job teaching english part time in businesses. All this is great, but the job doesn´t start until late September and I am feeling pretty useless/lonely. Any advice, or know someone in Pamplona we can meet up with. My husband is from Zarautz and isn´t too familiar with this area.

Gracias

ciao ciao

Regina

PS I speak Spanish, so none English speaking contacts are welcome![addsig]

Tracy · « **Reply #10 on:** August 31, 2002, 01:40:00 PM »

Hey RMES,

I don't think you meant to write this, but perhaps you did by error: PS I speak Spanish, so none English speaking contacts are welcome!

Does that mean you don't want to speak English with anybody? Or did you mean instead, "I speak Spanish, so not ONLY English speaking contacts are welocme" ??

I hope you meant the latter

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