“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 …
The Application Process
5 Rules to Open Your Statement of Purpose
1) Never Start Your Statement of Purpose with: “To whom it may concern,” “Dear Hiring Manager,” or ” I’ve always wanted to be a JET …
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 …
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, again. The year-long application …
Tales from Rejected JET Applicants
“I have a TEFL certificate.”“My interview went perfectly!”“I have 7 years of experience in teaching children.”“I volunteer at my Japanese language club.”“I have a bachelor’s …
Over 100 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 …
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” …