I Am Applying For The JET Programme - Page 5

WanderingWarrior · (#41 (**permalink**))

I am also in the process of going through the JET application. And another thing that was a concern for me, and is certainly something to think about is that one of the biggest private companies Nova that functions in the same capacity as the JET Program through the government went bankrupt a few years ago. You may find better pay privately, but for the support systems in place and the safety of it JET was the clear option for me. To address your ? SS, I have heard of former ALTs moving on after contracts to different schools but still only as ALTs but I dont know enough to say 1 way or another.

ChisaChi · (#42 (**permalink**))

Apologies for necro-ing this few month old thread, but I'm curious - how did everyone go? Did anyone here make the cut for this year?

I never even got to the applying part this time (just moved across Australia, too much hassle to go to Japan just after), but hearing about a friend getting in has fired up my interest again ^_^ I'm definitely planning on applying for next year, even though it's a long time away... anyone on here with me?

I suppose delaying for a year hasn't been too bad for me - got myself a casual teaching gig at the local university, started belly dancing (I can stretch that to 'cultural experience' right?) and proved to myself I can make new friends and do fine in a new city

SSJup81 · (#43 (**permalink**))

I didn't even get an interview. I'm going to try again though.

ChisaChi · (#44 (**permalink**))

Aw what?! That sucks, you have such enthusiasm I would have thought you'd get through for sure

Let's hope we both get in next year eh? Any ideas of what you'll do differently?

alanX · (#45 (**permalink**))

Grades are a big issue for me. I'm still in high school. And my grades are terrible. That means only community college for me. And that means no bachelor's degree for me either. And JET requires bachelors degree.

I'm taking all computer classes basically. And have B's in all of those. But JET doesn't care about my computer knowledge. =/

Must think of a different way...

ChisaChi · (#46 (**permalink**))

Yeah, JET and a lot of these English teaching programs seem to require the degree, I guess because of visa restrictions. I'd say study hard and try your best to get a degree because it's a good thing to have, but honestly this will be the first time my Computer Science degree will actually come in handy for me >_> I suppose I'm an odd case though.

alanX · (#47 (**permalink**))

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Originally Posted by ChisaChi

Yeah, JET and a lot of these English teaching programs seem to require the degree, I guess because of visa restrictions. I'd say study hard and try your best to get a degree because it's a good thing to have, but honestly this will be the first time my Computer Science degree will actually come in handy for me >_> I suppose I'm an odd case though.

Just out of curiosity, how will your Computer Science degree come in handy?

Trouble · (#48 (**permalink**))

Go to Akita! Nice place there, and they have this HUUUUGE manga and anime store. It'll make you drop bricks from your mouth when you see it.

ChisaChi · (#49 (**permalink**))

For applying to JET, seeing as you need a bachelor degree of any kind

I suppose if I had actually decided to work in the field I studied, like most people do, it would have come in handy more. Certainly glad I have it now though.

SSJup81 · (#50 (**permalink**))

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Originally Posted by ChisaChi

Aw what?! That sucks, you have such enthusiasm I would have thought you'd get through for sure

Let's hope we both get in next year eh? Any ideas of what you'll do differently?

My SoP. In my opinion, it was kind of mediocre and not the best in the world. I don't think anything else on my application would've hindered me, especially since I do have a little bit of teaching experience.