Getting the check done
I have finally gotten this process started. I wasn't even sure what type of check I needed done, or even if the one I have now PAID for is the right one, but I guess we will know soon enough...
The check I have applied for is the National Police Check, which you need to organise through the AFP (Australian Federal Police). Their website says that the turnaround should be 15 days, but there is all this red lettered print at the top of the page at the moment that states there is is a major delay with the application processes. So typical.
So I have sent off the application, now I need for them to send me some form that I then need to fill out and scan and email back to them, and also include 100 points of ID. And then, I suppose I need to wait again for them to finally send me the check. Now, there is also an Apostille update...
WTF is an Apostille?
So, with the amazing cognitive deductive powers of Kirsty (who suggested I Google it) I have kinda figured out what it is...
"Apostille Certificates prove conclusively that Australian public documents are authentic and genuine for this purpose."
Basically sums it up.
So by getting my Degree and Police Check apostilled it means that whoever is deciding whether or not to issue me with a working visa doesn't need to get anything verified. Because its already been done by some official people in Australia.
It will take ages to get the police check back, and then I have no idea how long its going to take to get the apostille done. So for a minute there I thought that I might actually get away in August, but now im back to not going when I want. Which is going to make it really difficult to look for jobs.
Job status
I have been speaking with 2 recruiters in particular, who are very actively trying to get me work. They are ESL Park Recruiters and Star Teachers. I have no idea if they are good or bad, but I have done a basic Google search and haven't found any negative feedback. I haven't found much in the way of comments at all to be honest, but both companies have a heap of job listings.
Jeff and Claudia (yes, the same "Jeff") have set up an interview for me with a kindergarten for tomorrow. Can't remember if I have blogged about this yet or not, but basically Claudia sent me through a heap of info about the school and also a mock contract. So I will see how this interview goes.
Yuna from ESL Recruiters is also hoping to set up an interview for me with a private school. It seems really good, except the hours are late, and I think that I would prefer to have a job where the shifts are during the day. But Yuna is super pumped to get me an interview, so I couldn't say no she seemed so excited.
There are 2 or 3 other recruiters who I may still hear back from. I read on someones forum that you should play them off against each other and see who gets you the best job. I understand this, but I always end up feeling bad. And I know that I will probably never see these people, and that they are probably all just trying to place me anywhere so they get paid, but I like to think that the ones I am speaking with actually want me in a good place. And both Yuna and Claudia have sent me info about the places the schools are located and the types of facilities, shops, activities and festivals are there. So I really do feel they are trying to help. I will probe look back at this and cringe at my naivety but oh well. I wear my heart on my sleeve.
TESOL Status
To be honest, the electives have fallen by the wayside. I have been totally focused on these jobs. Its crazy, but I think once I have a firm date of departure in mind I will be able to continue with my life here. I feel that everything has come to a halt while I try to get a job.
I have nearly done the assignments for Business English, and then I plan on starting the Teaching Children elective. And eventually Grammar. We shall see if I ever get around to it.
Spend Tally
Totally nearly left this baby out!
Course - $1750
Printing - $47
Transcript - $15
National Police Check - $42.22
Total - $1854.22
Getting higher... FML
In other news...
I mayyyy have found somewhere for Beau, out in Chirnside Park. I just need to wait for Ange to give it the go ahead and then we can move the boys out. And then Billie can come home!!! Yay!!! So excited to be able to ride the pony even if it is only for a few weeks.
Mum is coming home on the weekend so I would say me and Georgia will spend the rest of the week trying to clean the house. It will be very interesting to see how I go moving out by myself, I have never had to cook for myself for a long period of time, or clean for myself. So pathetic!
I think thats it for now. I wonder if I will post so often once I arrive?
Ooo, and a quick shout out to Priscilla for doing some sneaky thing to my blog. I have no idea if it has changed anything, but she took the time to show me so I am grateful. South Korea should be a big learning experience for me, they are space aged and I am technologically retarded.
xx
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