For some background, I am CELTA certified and I have a Master’s degree in Linguistics. I applied to ACE IDP for an English teaching position (they claimed to have 30 vacancies in their advertisement), as did my friend, who also has a CELTA and a Master’s in English.
After asking me when I was free for the interview, they sent my friend a Zoom link for the time I was supposed to have my interview. I reached out to them about this and received no response, but it was clear that they had confused the two of us.
My friend’s interview went well, they said the mix up happened because they’re quite busy, and said my interview would be in 2 days. After this, they did not contact either of us. When 3 days went by, my friend reached out, and she received a rejection. I was simply ghosted- no response at all.
I wonder if this is a normal occurrence or good old-fashioned lack of professionalism and discrimination (we’re non natives).
I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Australian Centre for Education (Siem Reap) in Feb 2022
Interview
10 questions about teaching background and requests for practical examples from my teaching practice. Also asked about intentions and plans in Cambodia and the like and such as you know.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time you delivered a receptive listening activity.
I applied online. I interviewed at Australian Centre for Education (Phumĭ Bânla S’ĕt, Phnom Penh) in Feb 2021
Interview
Two person panel over zoom. One Teacher, one HR representative. The teacher asked general teaching philosophy questions with a colete of specific examples that needed a clearly thought out response..
The HR person was unprepared and could not answer questions regarding onboarding processes.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How do you deal with students that do not like to participate?
