Looking for a Job Teaching English Abroad? Maybe the most important part of seeking out a TEFL job , is committing yourself mentally. It may sound trivial, but if your heart isn't in it now how do you know it ever will be? By getting yourself motivated you will have taken your first step towards getting a job and starting your TEFL career. Getting qualified Obviously a qualification is the first thing you need to start applying for TEFL jobs. Some schools will give you a teaching English position with just your degree as proof of competence but you won't be anywhere near as prepared as if you take a TEFL course and this can make all the difference to your first teaching experience. You might also want to consider some volunteer teaching experience or possibly a TEFL course that includes some practical experience in a real TEFL classroom . Any experience that you can get teaching student or even just speaking in public will boost your CV and indeed your confidence, giving you a better chance when you're searching for jobs. Writing your CV and cover letter Once you're qualified and you've built up your confidence you're ready to get started on the sometimes long road towards TEFL employment it's now time to write your CV and start developing a generic cover letter that you can tweak for each job you apply to. The rules for writing these are essentially the same across the industry.  Keep it clean, keep