I applied in-person. I interviewed at International House (Dublín, Dublín) in Feb 2018
Interview
Not at all intimidating, interview felt more like an informal chat. The interviewer was friendly and chatty and obviously considerate of the fact that most interviewees are nervous, this helped a lot.
I applied through college or university. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at International House (Milán) in Apr 2014
Interview
I completed my CELTA with the same school but at the time I graduated there weren't available positions. Later that year, I received an email in which we were invited to apply for a job. I was then invited for an interview with the DOS. It went really well, it was mostly on my experience and motivation as a teacher. I was offered a position via email a few days later.
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at International House (Quito) in Feb 2017
Interview
The company offers a salary depending on experience and Celta grade, this is quite a big range and could also vary depending on references given. You have to work for one month before being offered a visa, so depending on your suitability you could find yourself jobless after technically working illegally for a month. Furthermore, contracts offered are for two years with an absolute minimum of one year. If this is not respected it will be reflected on any reference given.