11. What Happens After I Sign the Contract? An Interview With Jacqueline Mallais

International teacher 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. 

Our guiding question was “You signed the contract for your new school. What happens next?”

Jacqueline has such a depth of knowledge about the international teacher job transition process. As with our other encounters with her, we learned a lot today! In this episode we covered the topic of what happens after you sign the contract with your new school. Jacqueline shares insights on who you will be hearing from, what type of information will be shared, what early orientation can look like, and lots more. These tips will help you prepare to take the leap of faith into teaching overseas while also helping veteran international educators transition from one post to another!

The show was recorded on October 18, 2022

Jacqueline’s Contact Information: JPMint Consulting

Resources Mentioned in the Episode:

  • CoffeeBreak Language website for Language Learning

  • Duolingo Language Learning app

  • Memrise Language Learning app

  • Use YouTube to learn a new language and to learn about the culture of your new school location

  • Look to find bloggers to also learn about the culture of your new school location

Enjoy our other interactions with Jacqueline:

Taking the First Steps To Become an International Educator: An Interview With Jacqueline Mallais, Consultant (Ep #4)

Getting Ready for the International Recruiting Fair: An Interview with Jacqueline Mallais, Consultant (Ep #6)

Crafting an Impactful International Teaching CV with the Help of a Consultant (Bonus Ep #8B)

Crafting an Impactful International Teaching Cover Letter with the Help of a Consultant (Bonus Ep #9B)

Quirky Travel Adventure in China

Slice of Life Story in Turkey

Categories: Finance | Recruiting | Transitions

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