The TaLK Process

Applying for TaLK
So for me this was a very stressful process because I had a ridiculously busy semester too.
I took on 7 courses, worked a minimum of 15 hours a week, volunteered and tried to prepare for the TaLK application. Basically its been a tough 5 months....

So I'll start with the process from the beginning... or at least what I can remember

IMPORTANT
TaLK announced on May 12 that they are unsure about the future of the TaLK program and as of now they will not be accepting applications after June 1st. This Fall intake (15th generation) will be the last it looks like.

My timeline

Online Application
So it all starts with your online application, this is filling out 2 application pages. They are really just your typical information (name, birth date, nationality, education, experience). The second form is more to do with your health, don't worry too much about this they are just making sure you are physically able to do the job and that you're not bringing in any horrible illnesses.

On the second application you will add a short essay. Mine was about 2 pages single spaced. I talked about who I am, why I chose this program and Korea, my hobbies, experience and why they should choose me. I will post my essay on a later date.

Confirmation
After the online submission you will get an email once it has been processed. I applied early so it took me a couple days I think. Use this time to finish up any documents needed.

Interview Setup
You will get an email from your nearest TaLK office to set up an in person interview. For me this was in Toronto. I had mine March 16th or 17th I think. HAVE ALL YOUR DOCS TOGETHER! The faster you can give them everything the faster they can process you.

This interview was simple for me he just asked me about my previous trip to Korea and why I chose my university major. (B.A in Applied Linguistics TESOL)

I had everything together except for one letter of recommendation (which my prof mailed to them....it's been 2 months they still haven't got it. So I sent them another one after my skype interview) and my Criminal Record Check. It is okay to not have the CRC because there is a letter of pledge that you fill out as long as you are in the process of getting it.

Once you are done the interview a couple days later your TaLK page will say you completed the interview and if you are missing documents.

WAITING
I think I waited about 3-4 weeks for my Skype interview

Skype Interview
You will get an email from the Seoul office for a Skype interview. They give 3 possible dates (you can also request a date too). So this is where you need to be careful...when they give you a date and time they are giving you the KOREAN date and time. DO NOT MESS THIS UP!!!
I knew this and I still managed to mess it up. I got the wrong date but right time haha lucky for me I had just come back from a nice dinner and looked professional. So I found out last minute and completed my interview.

It was about an hour long and they asked more typical job questions here. Tell me about the program, if this happened what would you do.....etc.

YOU'RE IN
If they like you then CONGRATS you got the job!!!!!
You will be notified again 2-4 weeks after the interview.
You have to accept the offer on your TaLK page  within 7 days or you will not actually have the job.

I know TaLK is not continuing but it has a very similar process as EPIK from what I hear so maybe this can help someone out. Besides it isn't for sure that TaLK is done.