It would seem that the English schools use the term "short listing" to refer to filtering the applications to the ones they believe match the qualifications and want to take the next step of setting up an interview. I got some feedback on my job applications for an English teacher, but no interview requests thus far and just a few emails back and forth on documentation requests and clarification on my application; I didn't get short listed. None of the schools gave a reason on why I wasn't short listed, but I can only speculate i.e. no related experience, certification issues.
I have been reading more about why Viet Kieu or Asian looking applicants do not get the job because they are not white, a perception Vietnamese students have about their teacher's native speaking abilities. My most recent encounter was trying to share information with a fellow expat blogger about the pros and cons of enrolling in Oxford Seminars classes, applying remotely vs. applying in person, and certification inquiries. Here is the link to an article about this type of "reverse" discrimination.
http://www.expat-advisory.com/articles/asia/southeast-asia/vietnam/whites-only-vietnam
Given the timing of Thanksgiving (end of Nov), Christmas (end of Dec), New Years (Jan), and Tet (early Feb), it would seem to be an inconvenient time to travel with the higher prices and a festive time so people are a bit slower in responding to inquiries. I am hoping to travel out to Vietnam in mid February given that I can take care of my personal matters. I will follow up with the schools again during January.
For now, I want to enjoy the holidays and will follow up with another entry next month.
