ESL Job Prospect in India

Getting English teaching jobs in India, especially rural areas remain easy for those TEFL trained. In the urban cities, English is widely spoken. As such, more jobs may be available in the corporate sector or in language schools. There are paid as well as voluntary placements available in rural India for qualified EFL teachers. Competition is strong for paid positions, but they are still available, especially in the business field. A degree in the field of education or a good deal of teaching experience, as well as a TEFL certificate is needed to secure a good teaching position in India. Many jobs teaching English in India require you to work 6 days a week, and approximately 20-25 hours. Salaries are relatively low for teachers but the amount is usually enough to get by given the low standards of living. Teachers in India are generally treated with utmost respect. In the Indian culture, knowledge is regarded highly, therefore enticing students to gain as much as possible. Schools in India generally look for someone willing to make a long-term commitment. It is also very important to have all of your legal documents in order upon beginning your job search.

English teachers may be required in corporate where they are utilized as voice and accent trainers, soft skills trainers or in language schools, where TEFL graduates are sought after to coach anyone interested in learning English. In fact, corporate training is also a good way to get your foot in the door in India. Language centers that teach English to students of all ages after school or office hours follow a different time schedule. The English programs or courses on offer may be twice or thrice a week for 1 to 2 hours for 3 to 6 months. You may be paid hourly on a part time basis or be absorbed as a full time faculty.

Commerce and trade have really gone multinational and there is a growing need for business people to negotiate and liaison with people from different parts of the world. It is an accepted fact that English is the language of commerce in the present world and therefore the demand for learning English within the corporate sector. Companies are keen on wanting their employees to communicate effectively with their clients, make clinching presentations and close deals. As such, in order to achieve increased business productivity, employers find the need to enhance the English communication skills of their employees. As such, corporate trainers who teach business English are highly paid professionals and TEFL training is the only qualification required for the job.

With the influx of the BPO industry and the droves of employees it attracts, voice and accent trainers are also highly sought after. They are needed to train, neutralize the accents of and offer accent training to the call centre employees. English teachers with a native accent are sought after to help train these callers in a neutral accent or a native English accent. Techniques you have learnt on the TEFL/ TESOL course helps you to help others acquire the right accent and speaking skills. Soft skill trainers are also required to train people to present themselves properly, face interviews, and make small talk and other social etiquettes.