Hi Kim, I went for my JET interview today with all the advice I gathered from your video. Wow, the interview was really nerve-racking. After the interview, I actually thought of you and somehow just wanted to give you a big thank you hug for giving the advice of "Just be yourself"- it definitely helped me through this interview. Well, I did my best and am so glad that it is over. Now, I am keeping my fingers crossed. My goodness, what an experience.
Oh how exciting! I'll be keeping my fingers crossed too! Thank you for your kind words and I'm glad I could be of some help. The waiting to hear results can be just as nerve-wracking, but let's think positive and I hope we'll hear good news SOON!!! Until then, please go treat yourself to something nice! You deserve it!
Well now, I carefully listened to your whole video and you are very charming. I am old and retired so I won't be doing it myself but I am happy to say that you have passed the interview. Welcome to my life! I am looking forward to your help and great work..
Thank you for your kind words. I am most likely older than you and not retired yet (but will have to be soon). I am very glad that I passed the interview and it's very nice to meet you too! Cheers!
Oh, thank you for your kind comments! Please feel free to ask me any questions if you need any help. I know JET has changed a lot since I was on the program, but I think the interview process uses a lot of the same questions and techniques for recruiting and assessing candidates every year. If you're getting ready for an interview, good luck! You can do it!
I just discovered you and Subscribed right away. I really like your voice and speech. I am a Canadian living in Toronto. I can tell you are really intelligent and look forward to getting to know you better. The 3D Billboard got me in. I can't close my post without mentioning a little girl known as Yoyoka. She is very special to me. I certainly hope you already know her name. Best wishes for you Kim.
Aw, thank you for your kind words and the subscription! I'm not so sure about the intelligent part, but I'll always be proud of being a lifelong learner! The 3D billboard was mesmerizing for me to watch! I've never been to Toronto, but have several friends there and a cousin in Vancouver. Here's to new friends!
I'm about to send in my JET 2022 application this week and I'm really happy that your video came up on my recommended page. :) For some reason, all the details you have emphasized here (about manners, especially) are doing wonders to my mental state. Indeed, the best way to ace an interview is to convey your sincerity through eye contact and just be yourself. Hehe~ Thank you for sharing your wisdom, Teach! Hope you're having a great day!
Hi Ashie! Thank you for your kind comment! You are adorable and I enjoyed your channel with your "doggers!" Best of luck with your application! It seems so simple to say "Just be yourself" because we always worry about wanting to be who we think the recruiting team is looking for. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you, but I think your enthusiasm and your smile shines through in your videos! Have a wonderful weekend! Cheers!
Hi, Kim! New sub here 😊 I’m applying for 2022 JET and I’m getting so anxious about it 😩 Watching this video helped me gain more confidence with my ability to get in the program ❤️
Thank you so much for your comment and the sub, Chrizia! And best of luck to you with the application! You can do it!! I hope I can continue to help future JET participants any way that I can.
@@Kim.Bandit.Sinbad Your videos are very helpful. I’m sure a lot of other aspiring JETs think so too ❤️ Just wondering, are you open to reading over SOPs and giving comments/feedback?
Hi, Kim! Hope you’re doing well. I just popped on here to let you know that I’m done with my SOP! Finally! 😊 I’ve emailed it to you and your feedback and time is very much appreciated. Thank you so much and stay safe! ❤️
Thank you so much, Dan! It was so great to meet you today in my scope. I've been following you on twitter and it's always a pleasure to connect with other creators in Japan. I love the goal of your You Tube channel! Cheers and thanks again!
@@Come2JapanDan Fukuoka! Nice! I've been to Fukuoka a couple of times and loved it. It reminded me of Los Angeles. One of my former colleagues from JET went to Fukuoka. She and her husband opened 3 successful bars there. I also went to a fortune teller in Fukuoka and wow~ it was the most accurate fortune I've ever had read! Enjoy your weekend and the beginnings of Spring!
Oh wow! Thank you for updating me. I would still recommend being ready to go right on time so being 15 minutes early and on standby would be advisable. I guess with online interviews now, it's best to check and make sure everything is connected and that there are no interruptions to disturb the interview. Good luck!
As a certified teacher you could come to Japan and stay as a professional working at English speaking international schools. Math teachers, first grade teachers, gym teachers, just like in the US, are hired at elementary and high schools. My school hired teachers from the UK, Canada, the USA and the Philippines. The children are from every continent. Google international schools in Japan.
Thank you so much for your comment! You're exactly right. In fact, the salary and benefit packages are often more competitive and attractive. The teachers and the students come from all over the world. Another option for certified teachers are at Immersion schools where your students are primarily Japanese nationals (some students are also bicultural or from another country) and the teaching staff hails from all around the world. I've had the pleasure and good fortune to have worked at 2 Immersion schools here in Japan.
Hi Kim... I really appreciate this video. I'm not certain but i think In Trinidad and Tobago... only the April departure candidates are interviewed during the month of Feb and March. For me who indicated a September departure my interview may be in May. I'm keeping positive that I am selected. Is this a customary process?
Hi Shashta! Thank you for your comment. The times of the interviews vary from country to country, city to city and I do believe that departure times do play a factor. Since the Japanese school calendar begins in April, I'm sure the JET Programme would like to get the early departure applicants finished first. I was a July departure and I can't remember when my interview was, but I think I received my assignment in May. Fingers crossed and I hope you get the information with your next steps soon! Good luck!
Thank you for your comment, Ash. It is true, isn't it? Programs such as the JET Programme give people a chance to live and work in Japan and strengthen international relations.
Hi Kim! I am interested in being a JET participant and bring my spouse along if I get accepted. Do you have any advice for a JET participant who intends to bring their spouse along? Thank you.
Thank you so much for your message! During my JET days in Tottori prefecture, we had a lot of JET participants who brought along their spouses. The best advice I can give based on what I've observed is to make sure your spouse is just as excited and ready to come to Japan too. On JET, you might be very busy with events and activities as well as adjusting to your new job and sometimes it can get a little lonely for a spouse who might not be able to share in your excitement or work obligations. Some opportunities for your spouse might be doing private English lessons or tutoring or perhaps taking classes at a community center to learn Japanese, cooking, culture classes, etc. Although it depends on where you get placed or who might be in charge of your placement, there are usually renewing JET participants and coordinators who can help you with things like housing and the necessary paperwork for things like health insurance, visas, etc. Good luck and please feel free to contact me if you have more questions.
Hi ma'am @KimandSinbad, how about the travel expense? Does the JET programme subsidize such expense? Do they require 'show money' when you apply as ALT in Japan? Thanks.
Hi Mark! Thank you for your comment. As far as I know (unless it's changed) the JET Programme pays for your airfare to Japan and will pay for your return flight when you finish the program. This includes the travel expenses (either airfare or train) from the international airport you land at (usually Narita) to your assigned prefecture/city. Your travel expenses are also covered to and from your school or assignment if you need to take public transportation. (It's not provided if you walk or bicycle to school.) Commuting to school by car is sort of a case by case situation. Some places pay for gas/petrol, other schools request that you don't come by personal car. I'm not sure what you mean by "show money" but if you are asking if you need to have a certain amount of money before coming to Japan, I believe the answer is no. Of course there is a certain amount recommended that you bring with you, but if you don't have enough to cover initial expenses, it will be taken out of your first paycheck (so be aware!) I hope that helps!
Hi Kim, I went for my JET interview today with all the advice I gathered from your video. Wow, the interview was really nerve-racking. After the interview, I actually thought of you and somehow just wanted to give you a big thank you hug for giving the advice of "Just be yourself"- it definitely helped me through this interview. Well, I did my best and am so glad that it is over. Now, I am keeping my fingers crossed. My goodness, what an experience.
Oh how exciting! I'll be keeping my fingers crossed too! Thank you for your kind words and I'm glad I could be of some help. The waiting to hear results can be just as nerve-wracking, but let's think positive and I hope we'll hear good news SOON!!! Until then, please go treat yourself to something nice! You deserve it!
Did you get accepted?
@@NaraKwonPoD Let's keep our fingers crossed!
Wowww! I’m getting ready for my interview in a couple weeks and your video was really helpful and easing! Thank you so much!!
Thank you for your kind comments. You got this! Try to relax and be yourself and I wish you the best of luck on this next step!💯
Well now, I carefully listened to your whole video and you are very charming. I am old and retired so I won't be doing it myself but I am happy to say that you have passed the interview. Welcome to my life! I am looking forward to your help and great work..
Thank you for your kind words. I am most likely older than you and not retired yet (but will have to be soon). I am very glad that I passed the interview and it's very nice to meet you too! Cheers!
I have my interview is just a 4 days. Thank you very much for the video - I truly hope I can make it in!
Oh, how exciting! Good luck!
Thank you so much for taking the time to make this! So much valuable information. I'm completing my application now so all of this is very helpful 🧡
Oh, I'm glad I could offer some help! Best of luck to you and I hope all goes smoothly!
Thank you so much.. I am planning to submit application for Jet Program.. thank you for your advice so much helping me.
Oh, you're very welcome! Thank you for your kind comments. Best of luck with the application and I hope we'll see you here in Japan soon!
Thank you so much for making this video! It was wonderfully helpful. You've answered a lot of questions I had that I couldn't find anywhere else!!
Oh, thank you for your kind comments! Please feel free to ask me any questions if you need any help. I know JET has changed a lot since I was on the program, but I think the interview process uses a lot of the same questions and techniques for recruiting and assessing candidates every year. If you're getting ready for an interview, good luck! You can do it!
I just discovered you and Subscribed right away. I really like your voice and speech. I am a Canadian living in Toronto. I can tell you are really intelligent and look forward to getting to know you better. The 3D Billboard got me in.
I can't close my post without mentioning a little girl known as Yoyoka. She is very special to me.
I certainly hope you already know her name. Best wishes for you Kim.
Aw, thank you for your kind words and the subscription! I'm not so sure about the intelligent part, but I'll always be proud of being a lifelong learner! The 3D billboard was mesmerizing for me to watch! I've never been to Toronto, but have several friends there and a cousin in Vancouver. Here's to new friends!
I'm about to send in my JET 2022 application this week and I'm really happy that your video came up on my recommended page. :) For some reason, all the details you have emphasized here (about manners, especially) are doing wonders to my mental state. Indeed, the best way to ace an interview is to convey your sincerity through eye contact and just be yourself. Hehe~ Thank you for sharing your wisdom, Teach! Hope you're having a great day!
Hi Ashie! Thank you for your kind comment! You are adorable and I enjoyed your channel with your "doggers!" Best of luck with your application! It seems so simple to say "Just be yourself" because we always worry about wanting to be who we think the recruiting team is looking for. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you, but I think your enthusiasm and your smile shines through in your videos! Have a wonderful weekend! Cheers!
@@Kim.Bandit.Sinbad hi
@@onlineacademy9342 👋hi!
Thank you so much. 🙏
You're very welcome! I hope it helped. Thank you for taking the time to write a comment!
Hi, Kim! New sub here 😊 I’m applying for 2022 JET and I’m getting so anxious about it 😩 Watching this video helped me gain more confidence with my ability to get in the program ❤️
Thank you so much for your comment and the sub, Chrizia! And best of luck to you with the application! You can do it!! I hope I can continue to help future JET participants any way that I can.
@@Kim.Bandit.Sinbad Your videos are very helpful. I’m sure a lot of other aspiring JETs think so too ❤️ Just wondering, are you open to reading over SOPs and giving comments/feedback?
@@shewolf3197 Thanks again for your kind comments. I'd be happy to help where I can! My email is kimnsinbad(@)gmail.com .
@@Kim.Bandit.Sinbad That’s so nice of you! Thanks, Kim! Am just doing a few revisions then I’ll send it over! ❤️
Hi, Kim! Hope you’re doing well. I just popped on here to let you know that I’m done with my SOP! Finally! 😊 I’ve emailed it to you and your feedback and time is very much appreciated. Thank you so much and stay safe! ❤️
Very informative!!! I hope more people see this!!
Thank you so much, Dan! It was so great to meet you today in my scope. I've been following you on twitter and it's always a pleasure to connect with other creators in Japan. I love the goal of your You Tube channel! Cheers and thanks again!
@@Kim.Bandit.Sinbad Thank you too! you words brighten up my day this morning on the train! Im in Fukuoka btw......lol!
@@Come2JapanDan Fukuoka! Nice! I've been to Fukuoka a couple of times and loved it. It reminded me of Los Angeles. One of my former colleagues from JET went to Fukuoka. She and her husband opened 3 successful bars there. I also went to a fortune teller in Fukuoka and wow~ it was the most accurate fortune I've ever had read! Enjoy your weekend and the beginnings of Spring!
All the interviews are online now. Should we show up 15 minutes early on zoom?
Oh wow! Thank you for updating me. I would still recommend being ready to go right on time so being 15 minutes early and on standby would be advisable. I guess with online interviews now, it's best to check and make sure everything is connected and that there are no interruptions to disturb the interview. Good luck!
Great tips! Thank you so much.
You're very welcome! I hope it helps!
Nice calendar
haha...thanks, Ash. It's a very typical US style classroom calendar.
As a certified teacher you could come to Japan and stay as a professional working at English speaking international schools. Math teachers, first grade teachers, gym teachers, just like in the US, are hired at elementary and high schools. My school hired teachers from the UK, Canada, the USA and the Philippines. The children are from every continent. Google international schools in Japan.
Thank you so much for your comment! You're exactly right. In fact, the salary and benefit packages are often more competitive and attractive. The teachers and the students come from all over the world. Another option for certified teachers are at Immersion schools where your students are primarily Japanese nationals (some students are also bicultural or from another country) and the teaching staff hails from all around the world. I've had the pleasure and good fortune to have worked at 2 Immersion schools here in Japan.
Thank you for this very informative video
Thank you for your kind words and for subscribing! That's really sweet of you and I hope it helps!
Hi Kim... I really appreciate this video. I'm not certain but i think In Trinidad and Tobago... only the April departure candidates are interviewed during the month of Feb and March. For me who indicated a September departure my interview may be in May. I'm keeping positive that I am selected. Is this a customary process?
Hi Shashta! Thank you for your comment. The times of the interviews vary from country to country, city to city and I do believe that departure times do play a factor. Since the Japanese school calendar begins in April, I'm sure the JET Programme would like to get the early departure applicants finished first. I was a July departure and I can't remember when my interview was, but I think I received my assignment in May. Fingers crossed and I hope you get the information with your next steps soon! Good luck!
A Great way to flourish international relations 💚🤘
Thank you for your comment, Ash. It is true, isn't it? Programs such as the JET Programme give people a chance to live and work in Japan and strengthen international relations.
@@Kim.Bandit.Sinbad can I get chance😅?
@@aishwaryao4769 Go for it!
@@Kim.Bandit.Sinbad I am not an expert in English 😅
But I would like to work and travel all around the world.
Hi Kim! I am interested in being a JET participant and bring my spouse along if I get accepted. Do you have any advice for a JET participant who intends to bring their spouse along? Thank you.
Thank you so much for your message! During my JET days in Tottori prefecture, we had a lot of JET participants who brought along their spouses. The best advice I can give based on what I've observed is to make sure your spouse is just as excited and ready to come to Japan too. On JET, you might be very busy with events and activities as well as adjusting to your new job and sometimes it can get a little lonely for a spouse who might not be able to share in your excitement or work obligations. Some opportunities for your spouse might be doing private English lessons or tutoring or perhaps taking classes at a community center to learn Japanese, cooking, culture classes, etc. Although it depends on where you get placed or who might be in charge of your placement, there are usually renewing JET participants and coordinators who can help you with things like housing and the necessary paperwork for things like health insurance, visas, etc. Good luck and please feel free to contact me if you have more questions.
@@Kim.Bandit.Sinbad Hi Kim, thank you for your useful advice!
Hi ma'am @KimandSinbad, how about the travel expense? Does the JET programme subsidize such expense? Do they require 'show money' when you apply as ALT in Japan? Thanks.
Hi Mark! Thank you for your comment. As far as I know (unless it's changed) the JET Programme pays for your airfare to Japan and will pay for your return flight when you finish the program. This includes the travel expenses (either airfare or train) from the international airport you land at (usually Narita) to your assigned prefecture/city. Your travel expenses are also covered to and from your school or assignment if you need to take public transportation. (It's not provided if you walk or bicycle to school.) Commuting to school by car is sort of a case by case situation. Some places pay for gas/petrol, other schools request that you don't come by personal car. I'm not sure what you mean by "show money" but if you are asking if you need to have a certain amount of money before coming to Japan, I believe the answer is no. Of course there is a certain amount recommended that you bring with you, but if you don't have enough to cover initial expenses, it will be taken out of your first paycheck (so be aware!) I hope that helps!
I have natural red dreadlocks down to my waist. I hope I don’t have to cut them lol.
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Thanks for your comment. We're doing well...how about you?!