That was wierd, I sent in an aplication to GEOS a few day ago,(standard stuff, name , edu, why I want to go to japan, ect) and they sent me thi
> Greeting from GEOS Language Corporation, Ontario!!
>
> We received your letter/fax/e-mail and we are delighted that you are
> interested in teaching English in Japan with GEOS Corporation.
> Unfortunately, we have neither the manpower nor the resources to respond
> to all inquires we receive. We provide detailed information regarding
> salary, contract and working conditions only to successful applicants, and
> therefore strongly recommend that you conduct your own research. The
> following points, however, may answer the questions you posed.
>
> * GEOS Corp. provides opportunities to teach English in Japan (no
> other languages, no other countries) to new employees. Once GEOS
> teachers in Japan have successfully completed 2 years as a regular
> teacher, they become eligible to teach at one of GEOS' Overseas
> schools.
> * All hiring is conducted from our offices in London,
> England;Melborne, Australia or Toronto, Canada. The London office accepts
> resumes from applicants currently residing in England, Wales, Scotland,
> and Ireland; the Melbourne office accepts resumes from applicants
> in Australia and New Zealand; the Toronto office accepts resumes from
> applicants currently residing in Canada and the United States. If you
> are presently living abroad, in a country different from those listed
> above, please wait until you have returned before submitting your
> documents to either of the Hiring Offices.
> * You must attend a hiring session in London, England, Melbourne,
> Australia or in Canada/U.S.A. - we do not hire sight-unseen as our
> hiring process is extensive, comprising several stages of interview held
> over 3 consecutive days.
> * The Toronto office occasionally conducts hiring trips to Vancouver,
> Calgary, Halifax (Canada), New York and San Francisco. You may call our
> office to find out the dates of these upcoming hiring sessions. Please be
> aware that you will be required to travel to any of these locations
> (including Toronto) at your own expense if your resume is deemed
> successful and you are invited to an interview session.
> * All applicants must possess at the very least a Bachelor's degree
> (any discipline --a requirement of Japanese Immigration.
> * Teaching experience or the formal study of Education is not
> necessary, although TESOL/RSA Certification is definitely an asset. We
> require successful applicants to be outgoing, dynamic and flexible people,
> and no amount of formal education or classroom experience is a
> guarantee of these attributes!
> * When you apply, you must be ready to leave for Japan within
> 2-4months. Later departure dates will not be accepted. Also, you must
> have already graduated with a Bachelor's degree at the time of
> application.
> * GEOS Corp. provides housing in Japan for single (one person)
> occupancy only; GEOS pays the "key money" (non-refundable
> damage/security deposit) but all teachers are responsible for their
> monthly rent and utilities.
> * All teachers are required to pay for their own flight to Japan to
> commence employment.
> * There are no formal application forms to complete and submit for
> these positions. Your application should take the form of a resume and
> cover letter that details your interest in the position, and indicates
> your university degree.
> * We cannot guarantee your school placement in certain area. GEOS
> Japan will decide your placement based on your performance during
> the interview. If you have any questions regarding placement, please ask
> us when you call us.
> * For further information, please consult the following publications:
> -Asia Employment Program
> -Teaching English Abroad
> -Transitions Abroad
> Our web address is www.geoscareer.com
> * Many university Career Centres in the United States and Canada have
> detailed information about teaching positions offered by GEOS
> Corporation, Japan.
>
> Thank you for your interest in teaching in Japan with GEOS? We look
> forward to receiving your application in the near future!
Anyone else who applied to GEos get this form letter and if so, what does it mean.( are they interested or are they blowing me off.
Thanks
> Greeting from GEOS Language Corporation, Ontario!!
>
> We received your letter/fax/e-mail and we are delighted that you are
> interested in teaching English in Japan with GEOS Corporation.
> Unfortunately, we have neither the manpower nor the resources to respond
> to all inquires we receive. We provide detailed information regarding
> salary, contract and working conditions only to successful applicants, and
> therefore strongly recommend that you conduct your own research. The
> following points, however, may answer the questions you posed.
>
> * GEOS Corp. provides opportunities to teach English in Japan (no
> other languages, no other countries) to new employees. Once GEOS
> teachers in Japan have successfully completed 2 years as a regular
> teacher, they become eligible to teach at one of GEOS' Overseas
> schools.
> * All hiring is conducted from our offices in London,
> England;Melborne, Australia or Toronto, Canada. The London office accepts
> resumes from applicants currently residing in England, Wales, Scotland,
> and Ireland; the Melbourne office accepts resumes from applicants
> in Australia and New Zealand; the Toronto office accepts resumes from
> applicants currently residing in Canada and the United States. If you
> are presently living abroad, in a country different from those listed
> above, please wait until you have returned before submitting your
> documents to either of the Hiring Offices.
> * You must attend a hiring session in London, England, Melbourne,
> Australia or in Canada/U.S.A. - we do not hire sight-unseen as our
> hiring process is extensive, comprising several stages of interview held
> over 3 consecutive days.
> * The Toronto office occasionally conducts hiring trips to Vancouver,
> Calgary, Halifax (Canada), New York and San Francisco. You may call our
> office to find out the dates of these upcoming hiring sessions. Please be
> aware that you will be required to travel to any of these locations
> (including Toronto) at your own expense if your resume is deemed
> successful and you are invited to an interview session.
> * All applicants must possess at the very least a Bachelor's degree
> (any discipline --a requirement of Japanese Immigration.
> * Teaching experience or the formal study of Education is not
> necessary, although TESOL/RSA Certification is definitely an asset. We
> require successful applicants to be outgoing, dynamic and flexible people,
> and no amount of formal education or classroom experience is a
> guarantee of these attributes!
> * When you apply, you must be ready to leave for Japan within
> 2-4months. Later departure dates will not be accepted. Also, you must
> have already graduated with a Bachelor's degree at the time of
> application.
> * GEOS Corp. provides housing in Japan for single (one person)
> occupancy only; GEOS pays the "key money" (non-refundable
> damage/security deposit) but all teachers are responsible for their
> monthly rent and utilities.
> * All teachers are required to pay for their own flight to Japan to
> commence employment.
> * There are no formal application forms to complete and submit for
> these positions. Your application should take the form of a resume and
> cover letter that details your interest in the position, and indicates
> your university degree.
> * We cannot guarantee your school placement in certain area. GEOS
> Japan will decide your placement based on your performance during
> the interview. If you have any questions regarding placement, please ask
> us when you call us.
> * For further information, please consult the following publications:
> -Asia Employment Program
> -Teaching English Abroad
> -Transitions Abroad
> Our web address is www.geoscareer.com
> * Many university Career Centres in the United States and Canada have
> detailed information about teaching positions offered by GEOS
> Corporation, Japan.
>
> Thank you for your interest in teaching in Japan with GEOS? We look
> forward to receiving your application in the near future!
Anyone else who applied to GEos get this form letter and if so, what does it mean.( are they interested or are they blowing me off.
Thanks
