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7. Getting Ready for the International Recruiting Fair: An Interview With Jacqueline Mallais

January 13, 2023 • Audrey and David • Season 1

International teaching consultant Jacqueline Mallais joined us from Guadalajara, Mexico for this episode.

Jacqueline Mallais, M.Ed., M.A., is a former international teacher and school leader with over 20 years of experience in six countries on four continents. Since heading overseas in 1996, she has helped a number of teachers secure amazing opportunities abroad over the years. Originally from Ottawa, Canada, now living in beautiful Guadalajara, Mexico, she offers her consulting services to teachers looking for personal help and guidance on their job search journey.

The guiding question for this episode is “You completed your preparation and are ready to begin the recruiting process. What happens next?”.

We covered recruiting fairs, contacting schools directly, interviews, package negotiations, and being organized throughout the job recruiting process.

The show was recorded on September 28, 2022.

Jacqueline’s Contact Information:

Her website is JPMint Consulting and she can be reached at JPMintConsulting@gmail.com.

Categories: Finance | Recruiting | Transitions

Resources Mentioned in the Episode:

A list of Recruiting Agencies, their costs, and contact information.
How to compare benefits packages.
How to create an Application Spreadsheet to track the different jobs and schools you're applying to.

What are some must-haves and want-to-haves to consider when trying to decide which school is right for you? Part 1 and Part 2.

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Music: YouTube. (2022). Acoustic Guitar | Folk | No copyright | 2022❤️. YouTube. Retrieved October 11, 2022, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOEmg_6i7jA.

People on this episode

Audrey Forgeron

Co-host

David Carpenter

Co-host