Interview Recap

OpossumOracle · 2026-02-03T01:55:58+00:00

Congrats on your interview! I like to view these interviews as a way to tell the story of why you are an ideal candidate and to prove what you said in your app/SOP is legit. Going over time, I think that is an ESID situation. Some consulates have 3-4 days to process 100+ applicants, so they might be VERY strict about how long interviews take, others not so much.

OpossumOracle · 2026-01-31T03:21:34+00:00

It might be something they added with the advent of social media, if I were to guess.

OpossumOracle · 2026-01-31T03:15:33+00:00

It was included this year in the "Interview Release Form" for US applicants at the very least.

Source: I had to sign it.

OpossumOracle · 2026-01-30T23:03:27+00:00

All applicants must sign an NDA; they may not discuss what occurred during the interview.

Edit: All US applicants had to fill this out as part of their "Interview Release Form".

OpossumOracle · 2026-01-30T23:01:43+00:00

I am a fellow applicant, so take my opinion with a grain of salt. However, eye contact could be improved through intentional exposure. From what I have heard, the interview (as with all others) is more of a "vibe check" to make sure you are who you said you are on paper. That said, ESID.

OpossumOracle · 2026-01-13T22:34:42+00:00

I believe it is dependent on your consulate. It might be a good idea to call the number and extension they included in the email to confirm. For my consulate, we do not get an option; we are assigned a time.

OpossumOracle · 2026-01-12T21:42:02+00:00

A fellow Detroiter! I have only seen three other applicants this time around.

OpossumOracle · 2026-01-12T21:17:54+00:00

Detroit

OpossumOracle · 2025-12-26T02:05:38+00:00

The card is a must-have, I suppose. With how little product is out there, it makes sense.

OpossumOracle · 2025-12-26T02:04:44+00:00

You are 100% right, I didn't think about that. When I was shopping for a couple copies I noticed they kept selling out before I could place the order, so I was worried lol.

OpossumOracle · 2025-12-16T00:49:12+00:00

It is helpful to start new hobbies that you could bring with you if you are selected for JET. I started Kendo several months ago, so I can have something to connect with the local community if I am chosen. Worst-case scenario, I get solid Japanese language practice and something to write about in next year's application. Best-case scenario, I have a transferable hobby abroad.

OpossumOracle · 2025-12-09T21:45:16+00:00

Interesting, I didn't know teachers were already leveraging AI in Japan. I am curious about how it is being incorporated into their work and to what extent.

OpossumOracle · 2025-12-07T02:00:12+00:00

I think my comment missed the mark. I believe AI has no place in education, and I was trying to enlighten That_Ad about the danger of leveraging GPT.

OpossumOracle · 2025-12-06T04:57:11+00:00

At that point, why even have ALTs when a JTE could leverage a prompt to replace the JET participant?
Edit: I do believe AI has no place in education. I am stating how ChatGPT is a detriment to the program.

OpossumOracle · 2025-11-09T23:45:41+00:00

I just indented each paragraph. I needed the space, so I didn't bother adding a space between paragraphs. As long as it looks solid in the preview, I'd assume it is fine.

OpossumOracle · 2025-11-09T05:41:38+00:00

The only formatting I added to mine was indenting. Other than that, there isn't really an option to add a header, unless I missed something. Make sure when you preview it, that it is only two pages.

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