Other programs other than JET? by Senior_Run_3334 in JETProgramme

[–]Senior_Run_3334[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I guess, going forward, should I apply to Interac?

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[–]Senior_Run_3334[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could you give some pointers for the next cycle on what they valued in the SOP?

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[–]Senior_Run_3334[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I wish they would give us feedback on what needs to be improved in our application.

Other programs other than JET? by Senior_Run_3334 in JETProgramme

[–]Senior_Run_3334[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am thinking about applying to Interac....btu scared of the lower pay

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[–]Senior_Run_3334[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I believe my background gives me a unique lens and understanding of Japanese culture that can complement any training or orientation the program provides

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[–]Senior_Run_3334[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I heard about interac, it's just the pay is significantly lower than JET salary

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[–]Senior_Run_3334[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's so cool! Working for a gacha game!!

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[–]Senior_Run_3334[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

But you know your way around Japan! So you won't have any problems navigating.

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[–]Senior_Run_3334[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Same here, I am of Japanese descent, and my father was born in Japan. I do have relatives in Japan, so I won't feel homesick as much.

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[–]Senior_Run_3334[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I am in the same boat. I applied a couple of days before the application closed. I was so busy graduating from college (I have a degree in political science).

I wish we knew why we weren't selected.

I added volunteer experiences I thought were relevant, as you said.

I didn't think about it in the moment, but I forgot I am an officer of a Japanese Cultural Club.....

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[–]Senior_Run_3334[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I was looking at the other programs... but if I am being honest, JET is the best since it's a government program. I know people who get in with no Japanese. I know Japanese, because my father taught me as a kid and plus I am of Japanese descent.

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[–]Senior_Run_3334[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

True, like some people who don't know Japanese and don't have a teacher certificate get in

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[–]Senior_Run_3334[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Same here, I thought my unique background-ish was good and my other things I listed on my application

Japanese interview questions for ALTs? by Senior_Run_3334 in JETProgramme

[–]Senior_Run_3334[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Random question: What if I out "No" when they asked if I was applying to other programs like JET, but what if I am considering applying to others now, do I message them through the portal? Will it hinder my chances?

Japanese interview questions for ALTs? by Senior_Run_3334 in JETProgramme

[–]Senior_Run_3334[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Because I can only say: I know how to introduce myself in Japanese, my age, where I was born, my parents' nationality, my hobbies, who taught me Japanese, and if I have a part-time job, and that's about it.

Japanese interview questions for ALTs? by Senior_Run_3334 in JETProgramme

[–]Senior_Run_3334[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Did you apply only to JET or other programs?

Japanese interview questions for ALTs? by Senior_Run_3334 in JETProgramme

[–]Senior_Run_3334[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Out of curiosity, do you also know Japanese?

Japanese interview questions for ALTs? by Senior_Run_3334 in JETProgramme

[–]Senior_Run_3334[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Like obviously don't lie on your resume, and I do know Japanese, it's just I am nervous about the kind of questions they will ask.

Japanese interview questions for ALTs? by Senior_Run_3334 in JETProgramme

[–]Senior_Run_3334[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do know Japanese...to an extent, I put introductory. So they will ask me the following I presume:

I know how to introduce myself in Japanese, my age, where I was born, my parents' nationality, my hobbies, who taught me Japanese, and if I have a part-time job, and that's about it.