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Originally Posted by Toastyzeus
I see, so its more of a "Look, look, I'm dedicated and talented! Pick me!" thing than any specific qualification...?
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The interview process I went through was fairly intense. Half of the interview was in Japanese, which was pretty intimidating after studying Japanese for just four years. I had taken Japanese literature, and one of the questions I remember, asked to me in Japanese, was a comparison of the unique features of Japanese literature compared to American literature.
Ultimately, I think they are looking for people who are enthused, but are also flexible and resilient. I think they are less concerned with whether you can teach children (who knows? Chances are you have no experience) and want to know that you can live for at least one year on your own in Japan. Three+ years is even better.
I think it is also seeing if you can work in a system and be satisfied being the low-man on the totem pole.