u/AggravatingMind8333 — reddlx

I have recently achieved my 120-hour certification from The TEFL Institute and I am deciding on my next steps. My spouse is Turkish and living in Türkiye, and I intend to move to Türkiye later this year.

At the moment, I am looking for both remote job opportunities and in-person TEFL teaching opportunities locally and in Türkiye. However, I am worried my lack of teaching experience will consistently affect my chances in receiving employment. This is affecting my overall confidence when submitting applications. I would also love to be able to present myself as the best version of myself in my first teaching role, which I know is a daunting pressure I am placing on myself.

All of this is to say, I have a few questions about my future:

Do you recommend I continue to apply for online positions? And if so, would I be wasting my time applying for positions which prefer experienced teachers?
Do you have any additional course suggestions which could improve my teaching skills in the meantime, and increase my employability?
Do you have any advice for shaking those pre-teaching nerves, especially for a brand-new teacher like myself?