Paid Travel for Adventurous University Graduates

Is it possible for recent university graduates to get a job where they can save over $1000 a month, get flown around the world, and have their accommodations furnished and paid for?

If this seems too good to be true, you're right about one thing: it is good, but, in fact, it also happens to be true.

Almost everyone has heard of teaching English as a second language overseas. But, most people don't think that it applies to them. "Most people think that you have to be a certified teacher, or have some special training, when in fact, university graduates of any major are able to do this," says Jason Cresswell, co-owner and CEO of Access South Korea Now (ASK Now Inc.). According to Cresswell, who himself spent five years teaching in South Korea, the main qualifications are that the applicant be a native English speaker, be a graduate of university, and have a passport from a country where English is the first language (Canada, the United States, U.K., Australia, New Zealand, or South Africa). Beyond that, the person must be willing to commit to a year in another country.

When asked why the schools are willing to pay such a good salary to recent grads, and even pay for their flight and apartment, Cresswell responds, "English is the international language. Korean people are ambitious and aspire to travel, do business outside of their borders, and be part of the global community. In order to accomplish these goals, they must be able to communicate in English."
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So that explains the demand end of the equation, how about supply? "Take a survey amongst your friends. See how many of them who have graduated would be willing to pack their bags and leave the comfort of their familiar surroundings in exchange for a place and culture they know nothing about."

While it's true that most people aren't able to pack up and leave for a year, there are those who are perfectly suited to this. ASK Now's website, www.asknow.ca, features comments from some of those whom Cresswell and company have sent to South Korea. "I'm the VIP foreigner wherever I go." "We're not sure if one year is long enough to see everything." "We have learned the Westerner mantra, Beware of Soju (Korean alcohol)" and "We went to Japan and met a bunch of other foreigners there."

Reading the comments, you can tell immediately that the type of person suited for this opportunity is adventurous, curious, and looking for a major change in their life.
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It is not only money that is a motivator. Travel, exposure to a new culture, and having a stand-out resume are also reasons people go.

"It's great for those just entering the full-time job market. They spend a year or two paying off student loans, return home, and stand out immediately from their competition when applying for a job," says Cresswell.

An employer faced with choosing between two candidates with similar education would be very likely to favor a candidate with international work experience. It shows the person can adapt to change, is independent, and can be trusted to finish what they start.

What if you can't speak Korean? "No problem," says Cresswell. "My first year in Korea, I barely learned any Korean. On the plane ride home after my first year, I decided I would be going back and that I should learn some more of the language. I did. It made my experience much better. Actually, it allowed me to meet, and eventually marry my wife who didn't speak English."
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Cresswell married his wife, So Young, a Korean model, after a courtship in Korean. "Learning the language worked out well for me," he understates.

When asked about the cost of using his company's services, Cresswell responds, "Free. And if you deal with a company that wants to charge you to find a job, you should discontinue your relationship with them. We are paid by the schools to find qualified, quality candidates."

If you're intrigued by this opportunity and you can picture yourself packing your bags, visit http://www.asknow.ca to learn more. According to the website, qualified and eager candidates can begin their new life in as little as a month.

Jason Cresswell is co-owner and CEO of ASK Now Inc., a company that helps university graduates find employment teaching English in South Korea. He spent 5 years teaching and traveling to countries such as South Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Thailand and Taiwan. He is married to a Korean model, speaks Korean, and divides his time between Canada and South Korea. Jason is available for interviews for radio, television, newspaper, magazine, and other media.
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Jason Cresswell ASK Now Inc. jason@asknow.ca http://www.asknow.ca 705-673-7179 or 705-662-2043