TEFL courses 'can give candidates skills employers value'
A TEFL certificate can be a valuable commodity
Studying a TEFL course and working in the classroom as an English teacher demonstrates certain skills which employers will value, it has been claimed.
Sarah Clover, communications director at notgoingtouni.com, said that one of the key benefits of following this path is that it inevitably leads to travel and work experience in a foreign country, which helps people develop on many different levels.
She pointed to a survey by Edge Foundation which revealed that 68 per cent of bosses believe the jobs market is littered with people who lack essential practical skills.
"A TEFL course allows people to get hands-on experience in the world of work, which immediately puts you ahead of those who choose a purely academic route," Ms Clover added.
Brandon Spence, writing for SummitDaily.com, said that he decided to do a TEFL and explore the world because many of his friends took this route and have enjoyed every minute of it.
Related articles
Sainsbury's to create 20,000 UK jobs
The supermarket chain will create 20,000 jobs over the next three years.
Read moreDemand for permanent and temporary staff continues to grow
Demand for permanent and temporary staff continued to grow in December.
Read moreWales unveils new youth unemployment action plan
The Welsh Assembly is determined to help young people get back into education and employment.
Read moreUniversities could support UK labour market
Universities could be instrumental in encouraging entrepreneurship in the UK labour market.
Read moreTechnology sector set to boost UK employment
Nearly half of high-tech firms will recruit new staff this year.
Read moreTravelodge to create 700 jobs
Travelodge will create 700 jobs across 35 new sites this year.
Read moreREC: Positive signs for job market in 2011
There are some positive signs concerning the jobs market this year.
Read moreFinancial services and IT 'leaving the recession behind'
Financial services and IT are emerging from the downturn better than other areas of the conomy.
Read moreSiemens wind farm to create 10,000 jobs in Hull
Up to 10,000 jobs could be created by the project.
Read moreEthnic minority employment in media agencies up in 2010
A report from the Institute of Practitioners in Advertising shows ethnic minority employment is up.
Read more
›Who we work with
Our Programmes
- English & Career Development Programmes
- Academic Programmes
- Summer Centre Programmes
- Leonardo da Vinci
- Work Experience Programmes
- School Group Travel Programmes
- WAVA - Work and Volunteer Abroad Programmes
Twin Group is affiliated and associated with the following professional organisations:
Bookmark & Share