Finally, you have made it on JET… whether it be shortlisted or upgraded you did it! Soon you will know your placement after a month …
The Application Process
Grassroots Internationalization as a JET and Applicant
I believe many applicants and new JETs fail to see the importance of grassroots internationalisation. When applying to the JET Programme or having just been …
After the Interview – What Went Wrong or Right?
So you just finished your JET Program interview or an interview with another company… Just what went wrong or right? Did anything go badly at …
Are You Too Old for the JET Program?
Every year someone asks if they are “too old” for the JET Program Whether you are 21 or 41, your age doesn’t really mean a …
Over 100 Frequently Asked JET Interview Questions and Panel Questions
Continue to improve with the Abridged Interview Guide, 8 Tips for Passing the Interview, and Mock Interview Session. If this guide still isn’t enough, please …
The Waiting Game
Congratulations on Submitting Your JET Program Application! It’s not an easy or short process. You worked hard and struggled day and night. You sent endless …
10 Pros and Cons of the JET Program
What exactly are the Pros and Cons to JET? Pro #1 Support Network Pro #1, As a JET participant, you have support from CLAIR (Council …
3 Reasons Why You Won’t Make the JET Programme this Year
1) Too many applicants and not enough spaces Out of thousands of applications and interviews, only 2,091 made it in 2019. Chances are slim but …
Choosing Your Prefecture/Designated City
Japan is a big place. It’s slightly smaller than California in landmass.California is approximately 403,882 sq km, while Japan is approximately 377,915 sq km. As …
Revising Your Statement of Purpose
The SoP isn’t easy Straight up, most applicants suck at writing… I did. It’s normal! Honestly, there is nothing wrong with that. Becoming a “good” …