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05-20-2010, 01:59 AM
Probably two of the most important factors are your appearance and your personality- you need to look professional and well-dressed- the Japanese work environment is still a lot more formal than in English-speaking countries.
You need to be outgoing and well-spoken but still come across as very professional. If you are applying for a kids teaching job it is of course important to seem fun, but not airheaded. These days a TEFL qualification of some sort is becoming more important, and not just an online on, it needs to have a practical teaching component. Any teaching experience you can put on your resume is great, even if it's just volunteer. Japanese language skills are likely to open more doors. Any travel you can do (not just to Hawaii or Acapulco for example) may be helpful because it shows you can deal with unfamiliar situations and won't leave suddenly due to homesickness. Learn English grammar, and make sure your written expression in your resume and cover letter is excellent. Any spelling or grammar mistakes are going to mean your application is binned. If I remember correctly you're still at high school? You have plenty of time anyway. Have a look at dedicated TEFL/TESL sites on the internet, like the Japan forum of Dave's ESL Cafe for example- Dave's ESL Cafe . Read through the threads there and you'll find answers to a lot of your questions. |
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05-20-2010, 02:13 PM
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Track down Glenski on Dave's ESL. He really knows his stuff. |
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05-20-2010, 05:30 PM
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: ) If you guys come across any other useful information or sites please post it here. This site is so nice in the way that it allows people to connect with others who have had first hand experience from living in Japan and also with those who want to. I'm glad that I stumbled upon it. ^^ Again, thanks so much to everyone's posts. They're really helping me out. BlissfulGold ~~~ "I believe that everything happens for a reason. People change so that you can learn to let go, things go wrong so that you appreciate them when they're right, you believe lies so you eventually learn to trust no one but yourself, and sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together." ---Marilyn Monroe |
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05-20-2010, 08:13 PM
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Thanks a lot. : ) BlissfulGold ~~~ "I believe that everything happens for a reason. People change so that you can learn to let go, things go wrong so that you appreciate them when they're right, you believe lies so you eventually learn to trust no one but yourself, and sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together." ---Marilyn Monroe |
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05-20-2010, 11:26 PM
Gaijinpot is made of bitter old trolls that are pretty much entirely negative. "Japanese hate foreigners. Everyone will rip you off. You'll last a year before you get homesick and go home. If you think you have any chance of being put in a more professional position than a dancing monkey, I want whatever you're smoking, because it's a pipe dream, etc."
Glenski is also on Gaijinpot, and I would suggest applying to positions on Gaijinpot. I would also suggest asking specific questions once on the ground about specific restaurants, computer stores, where to get X or Y item, etc. For newbie help on getting a teaching position in Japan? Dave's ESL is nicer, more positive, has a lot more stickies, and has people willing to answer your questions that have been asked thousands of times before. I know, I am one of those "answer every question" types. As in Glenski. |
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05-20-2010, 11:36 PM
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ITIL JET Programme / Japan Forum --Thanks for correcting me sarasi, I remembered seeing bits of the NOVA saga on Japan Today and must of caught the wrong end of the stick. |
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05-21-2010, 01:05 AM
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: ) Thanks for the tip that Gaijinpot is a hot-spot for those. I'll try to keep my nose out of posting on forums then, and stick to reading to learn what I can. It's nice though; I've heard a lot of positive things about Dave's ESL on this site as well as a few others. Haha, and I'm sure there are a lot of newbies like me, and more to come, who appreciate the "answer every question" type of person. I can only imagine how frustrating it can get reading the same threads over and over, but posted under different usernames. I'm much grateful. Quote:
If you find ANYTHING else-a link would be wonderful! You guys have really helped me a lot so far and it means a lot. But, if I come across any more questions, then I'll post them here. BlissfulGold ~~~ "I believe that everything happens for a reason. People change so that you can learn to let go, things go wrong so that you appreciate them when they're right, you believe lies so you eventually learn to trust no one but yourself, and sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together." ---Marilyn Monroe |
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