Applying for JET Program

Adam H. Lisbon, assistant professor and Japanese/Korean Studies librarian, discusses applying for the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program.

The JET program is an amazing opportunity or English speakers around the world to live and work in Japan - either as Assistant Language Teachers (ALTs) or Coordinators of International Relations (CIRs).

This workshop talks about what makes a great job applicant in general, not just for the JET program. Best of luck to all those who apply for JET!

Important sites mentioned:

JET Program USA
(https://jetprogramusa.org/)

Tofugu's Statement of Purpose video:
(https://www.tofugu.com/japan/jet-prog...)

Tofugu's JET guide:
(https://www.tofugu.com/series/jet-pro...)

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Navigate this video:

06:23 - JET 101:
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11:43 - The Letters of Recommendation
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13:33 - The Statement of Purpose
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20:26 - Interview Tips
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24:09 - What Interviewers are Thinking
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28:25 - How JET fits into your Life
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36:41 - Q&A Session
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