The interview is their chance to establish whether you’ll be an asset or a liability to their organisation. The following is a list of questions they’re trying to answer.

Most postings will give details such as location, starting date, contract period, basic salary, overtime, housing, student level, working hours, holidays and benefits. This is usually followed by a list of requirements necessary for application. These may include a cover letter, statement of teaching philosophy, resume, recent photographs, copy of passport, reference letters from past employers, university transcripts, a copy of your diploma, a criminal record check and of course an email address and phone number.   After first contact is made, providing they’re interested, you’ll most likely be invited to attend a telephone interview, though a Skype chat wouldn’t be out of the question in tech savvy South Korea. Some schools will have you speak directly with the owner; others leave everything up to a Western manager or member of staff.  

The interview is their chance to establish whether you’ll be an asset or a liability to their organisation.

 The following is a list of questions they’re trying to answer.       
Does the applicant speak clearly     
Can they express themselves without difficulty
Do they sound outgoing and friendly     
Will they fit in with other employees    
 Are they committed to working for a whole year    
What motivates them to seek this kind of work

 If they’re happy with the interview and the material you’ve sent them they’ll no doubt get a couple of contracts off in the mail. All that remains is the tiny hurdle of getting your E-2 visa.