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I am considering applying for the JET program. If you meet all of the requirements, is it generally difficult to get into such a program? Are most applicants accepted? Rejected? Depends?

About the application - I have had a few Japanese co-workers in the past. Would they be good choices for recommendation letters, or would you suggest a manager with little or no knowledge of Japan? Also, although I have studied Japanese history and culture for some time, I have never actually been there. Will this affect my candidacy?

How do people feel about the JET program in general? How difficult is it to find a job when you return (if your degree is not in English or teaching)?