Applying to JET - Vlog 102 - The Interview - Part 2

[zlzabayle]

haha.. 'hi, i'd like to go to japan"

[SarojiniSongs]

Hi, I am from Trinidad in the Caribbean. I have my interview on the 18th if this month. I have noticed most interview advice is geared only toward questions being asked BY the interviewer (which given,should be the main focus) however, my plight is really what questions should I as the nterviwEE ask them...

Any pointers? I'll truly appreciate any suggestions.

[biped19]

Tonight I did some very good writing & editing, inching my way toward a polished essay. Thank you for these video's myargonauts.

[myargonauts]

@biped19 You're welcome and good luck with your application

[Jameelah265]

excellent advice!

[imdaman765]

You were saying that it's not exactly to weed you out, but I was wondering do you know how many people from the interview process get offered a spot in Japan?

[myargonauts]

no - I don't know exact percentages...

But if you make it to the interview portion, you have a very good chance - altho a bunch of American applicants got put on the alternate list this year as well.

[kenbladex]

" I was very nervous, like you will be" nice thx  :P

[poshko41]

Wow, VERY helpful Jason - thanks.

I got the good word day before yesterday that I was selected for an interview. I still haven't been contacted personally to set up a date... I've noticed in the comments on your vlog and some other forums around the internet that some people already know the dates of their interviews. Do you think I should be concerned that I haven't received word yet? And how do they ordinarily go about contacting applicants to set up interviews?

[hotcappucino211]

I believe there are two things that prospective applicants should be aware of when going into the interview and that includes: geopolitical events and a knowledge of your own country. They are interconnected, but the latter I think is very important - IMO

Jason, my birthday is in eleven days and I am hoping that I get to the Interview Stage. It would be a great birthday present...we should all know more soon.

[myargonauts]

an early omedetou tanjoubi and I hope you get good news!

[xXxXSquishyXxXx]

What is this Harry Potter in the back? That's... strange man. Strange.

[irishwars]

He is in his classroom. He teaches teens, who seem to like harry potter. Not to strange.

[myargonauts]

yep - Irishwars is correct. That's the HP corner. I have another corner with Sumo stuff on the walls and another with Superman/Batman stuff.

[Graehaus]

Nice Vidblog, thanks again, Jason.

[angel21d]

Hmm I'm still working on getting my degree and will be applying for 2010 JET. Do you have any advice as to how someone should build their resume? For example should I go crazy with community service or something?

[myargonauts]

teaching experience is good - peer tutoring in the library/writing lab, working with kids at a camp or school, anything teaching others is good.

[Cronaldo02]

i wish i could meet you one day but im sure that will never happen

[myargonauts]

Don't worry - when I'm elected Governor of Shimane in a landslide victory, I'll still make time for the people that got me there... LOL

[WhiteMatrix2006]

Another good information filled video Jason. You are definitely helping out these future JETs.

-Billy-

[lleverfreell]

As much as I would like to believe that "As long as you're not a crazy person, you will be fine", I'm afraid that this year the competition would be more fierce than ever. Not only are many ALTs recontracting (due to the bad economy here), the demand for ALTs in general has also decreased. Nonetheless, it is still comforting to know that as long as I be myself and give sensible answers, I will have a good chance of getting in. Thank you as always for the helpful tips!

[myargonauts]

It's true that the number of JETs is decreasing, but there is still plenty of chances for the right candidates. After all, someone has to take my place... :)

[rodgerswan]

lovely advice in this one, I think the advice you give at the start with how the job is yours to lose with the interview, will help put me in the right frame of mind (if I get to the interview haha). great video, and loads of help!

[bighungrysteve]

Great video - useful as always. Will bear this in mind tomorrow!

[pointlesslyrandom666]

Good Luck! ^-^

[WhiteMatrix2006]

Good Luck!

[bighungrysteve]

Turned out fine - nowhere near as bad as I was expcting. The people interviewing me were really friendly and I made them laugh talking about marmite, so that was a plus. just the waiting game now!

[myargonauts]

Excellent! Yeah, the waiting sucks... good luck!

[WhiteMatrix2006]

Well, again, good luck to you and I hope everything turns out well.

[pointlesslyrandom666]

Great videos! I already feel more prepared for the interview! Thanks!

[eightwillwontcannot]

really useful - this should help me in 2010.

also, quite nice to see harry potter peeping over the top of your head throughout.

[afronathan]

Very good as always, I'll make sure to take these points into consideration

Thanks