Fake recruiter with no connections to schools I’ve been solicited numerous times by this fake recruiter. When I posted my resume on Dave’s ESL, he sent me a message claiming he could connect me with schools. And he demands $150 “as collateral.” Collateral for what? It makes no sense. A few years ago he said it was “because of Covid.” Dave's ESL has a banner warning you against these scams. It says, “Avoid scams by NEVER paying fees for a teaching position and stay far away if payment is requested (especially Western Union).” A real recruiter receives commissions from schools, not payments from teachers. So I wrote to “Golden Staffing” and asked him to name a specific school he recruits for. He doesn’t have an answer, nor does his website. Save your money and find a real recruiter who can directly schedule an interview for you with a school.

Couldn't ask for better service Golden Staffing is THE way to go if you are looking for a teaching job in East Asia. As was the case two years ago (when I looked for my first job in China) my computer started pinging 30 minutes after I'd sent my documents to the recruiter. Two days after GS received my documents, I had interviews lined up in my preferred cities/provinces. Golden Staffing provides a fast, friendly, personal service and I highly recommend them.

I have an experience working in SEA… I have an experience working in SEA without a recruiter. This time I heard about Dave's ESL cafe. I posted my resume and received a message under the name Angela Rose and Bryan who works at Golden staffing. They then told me to add Gabriel Adkins to his skype and but got to confused why he is having multiple Skype account. I then checked his LinkedIn and it looks unprofessional even in the first glance. I still message him and he then ask for $195 USD for upfront payment. I told him I will not pay for anything he then told that it's their new policy 2 years ago. Lol When I told him I am not interested he keeps on messaging me telling me all these nonsense. This guy keeps on scamming people. If you have all the credentials needed and worthy of experience, please don't pay for anything!

Gabriel has been a huge asset in… Gabriel has been a huge asset in regards to me being new at the ESL teacher / job forum . He’s been quite helpful and insightful and has helped me navigate around getting scammed by online scammer recruiters and fake companies . Be careful out there you guys !

Gabriel gave a detailed review of how… Gabriel gave a detailed review of how his company can assist teachers with finding a suitable job