The Statement of Purpose Guide is a 25-page ebook on how to write your SOP! I will walk you through every step in the writing …
ALT Interview Preparation and Coaching Service
The Assistant Language Teacher interview preparation and coaching session allows you to practice, reflect, and work on your skills for your upcoming ALT interview, no …
Breaking Your JET Program Contract
Reasons ALTs Break Contract There are so many reasons why ALTs want to break their contracts. 99% of the time, the excuses are inexcusable (yes, …
What is the JET Programme as Explained by AI (ChatGPT)
“The Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme is a government-sponsored initiative that was established in 1987 to promote international exchange and cultural understanding between Japan …
5 Rules to Open Your Statement of Purpose
1) Never Start your SoP with: “To whom it may concern,” “Dear Hiring Manager,” or ” I’ve always wanted to be a JET because…” These …
How to get a Japanese Credit Card
Japanese credit cards are extremely convenient in Japan for online shopping, booking airline tickets (in yen), and even spending your precious money while traveling abroad. …
Collection of JET SoP Paragraphs
I’ve pieced together an anonymous collection of JET Statements of Purpose paragraphs. Each SoP paragraph is divided into three categories: Intro, Body, and Conclusion. Each …
Negotiating Your JET Program Contract
As an ALT, you can negotiate two things: working hours & vacation “nenkyu” Unfortunately, you can’t get paid anymore (overtime) or any less (missing work, …
Being Bullied “ijime” by Students in Japan
A little background: Yes, these were some of my junior high school kids. No, they didn’t fight me during any lesson. Yes, they were very …
2025 JET Program Application Advice Blog
It’s happening again! The JET application will be reopening as usual, and it will be your chance to apply or reapply. No matter what your …