Tips on how to be successful without a degree
If you don’t have a degree then it’s really important to ensure your CV stands out. If you have a 120-hour TEFL qualification and you’re up against other applicants who have a 120-hour qualification AND a degree, then, realistically, it’s more likely the teacher with the degree will progress through the application process.
So, how do you boost your CV and compete with degree holders?
Advanced TEFL qualifications
The more TEFL hours you do doesn’t necessarily lead to better employment prospects
unless
it’s tailored to your goals. What we mean by this is that any study over 120 hours should ideally be focused on building your skills in specific areas, such as teaching English online.
Taking an
advanced TEFL course
can really help your CV stand out by showing an employer you have developed skills specific to the job offered. Qualifications like these, in addition to your 120-hour TEFL qualification, will put you in a much stronger position to compete against degree holders for positions.
Our
Teaching English Online course
is ideal for those looking to enter the online teaching market. You’ll learn about how to deliver online lessons as well as how to set up and market yourself as an online teacher.
Our Online Teaching Practicum
If you don’t have any previous teaching experience then the idea of taking your first lesson can feel a bit daunting. It’s why we recently launched our
Online Teaching Practicum
, which gives you the opportunity to develop and deliver your own online lessons in front of a TEFL professional and your peers.
By taking a practicum you gain practical experience conducting lessons online, which many people looking for their first online teaching job won’t have.