How I got my teaching job in Japan Part 1

How I got my teaching job

Its that time of the year when Japanese schools are looking for English teachers, so now is the time to start applying. I have listed some websites I used to get you started, check em out and see what they are looking for. My advice, start with the companies that have overseas offices in your country and set up interviews and then hit up the other ones.

*Usually* you need have these requirements to get a work visa

1.College Degree
2.Native English speaker
3.nice personality
4.hard working and dependable
5.language skills a plus , but not required
6.no visible tattoos
7.passport
8.no felony

Other skills that I think are important
1.think skinned
2.tough
3.flexible
4.be prepared for the unexpected
5.self resilient
6.um have fun ( all work and no play makes a very long day)
7.

Teaching English
http://www.gaijinpot.com/
Jet- set up by japan
http://www.us.emb-japan.go.jp/JETProgram/homepage.html
Gaba - private
http://careers.gaba.co.jp/index.html
Geos- private
http://www.geoscareer.com/
RCS- private
http://www.rcs-ed.jp/en/index.htm
Aeon -private
http://www.aeonet.com/
Interac Co., Ltd- private
http://www.interac.co.jp/recruit/
W5ss- private
http://www.w5ss.com/en/alt/alt_home.htm
Japanese Visa guide
http://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/03.html


*Usually*
The monthly Salary is between 240,000 yen and 300,000yen
$2,642.01 ~ $3,297.03
Then there are the taxes, Health insurance, Transportation, Rent, Food
Etc
So depending on your situation you can have money in the bank or not

Work visas last about the same length as the contract, so no job, no visa. But there are exceptions to everything.
Just do the research, ask lots of questions to anybody who might have some info
Check out your embassy website, ask your school etc.

Hope this helps , as always im here if you have questions
Good luck , see you when you get here

Rhyming Gaijin 2009
new 2010 teaching videos on www.youtube.com/rhyminggaijin

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[mmarcello11]

Do I need a BS Degree to teach in Japan or is a TEFL Certificate good enough??

[messypro1]

@mmarcello11 you need a degree 98%

[85Damix]

...horrible outfit

[messypro1]

@85Damix thanks for the comment

[CaptCamping]

Hey, is this the guy missing in the Japan quake? his mom is looking for him on the news. This guy looks a lot like him.

[messypro1]

@CaptCamping no im not missing , i have been posting videos everyday lol

can you give me more information about the missing guy , maybe i can help

[messypro1]

@GenyaArikado Thanks for taking the time to write a comment . 

[keaney123321]

@messypro1 What if you are 18 and still studying for your degree?

Also I hear in China it's about 50/50 for needing a degree, most just require TEFL don't they ??

[jiperlon]

somebody get this guy some clothes that fit!!

[SOMEDOUCH1]

today u think its still possible to get eng teaching job in japan

[Teamklutchxz]

So you say in the description that you can't have visible tattoos? Like what about one on my neck it's on the left and is small,

Will they say no to that because I got it for my 18th birthday. And I do have a full arm tattoo (right arm) which goes from my shoulder to my wrist which is visible when I wear a short sleeve t-shirt, but when I wear a long one or a suit you can't see! Will that affect my chances?

[makeiteasyable]

thats cool

[pinoyhiphopTV]

Do i need a degree in English alone or can I also have a degree in Philosophy instead and be qualified to teach English in Japan, China, Taiwan, Korea etc?

[hirokigallo]

that's awesome!!

[StandardofPurity]

When you say no visible tattoos, does that mean I can just wear a long sleeved shirt all the time? I have some tattoos on my arms but if I would be wearing like regular office clothes you wouldnt be able to see them

[andyallo]

This is really cool. Very informative :-)