Category Archives: JET

Applying to JET as a CIR, Part 2

Posted on September 21, 2011 by LM

Part 1: What is a CIR? The Application Process Now that you’ve decided the CIR position is right for you, it’s time to prepare the application, which will be available in late September/early October 2011 for the 2012-13 departure group. … Continue reading →

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Applying to JET as a CIR, Part 1

Posted on August 31, 2011 by LM

Part 1: What is a Coordinator for International Relations? For many fairly recent college graduates with degrees in Asian Studies, the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme is the next stop on their career path. Last year, we ran several … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: Eigo Noto, DVD 1: Understanding Women

Posted on May 27, 2011 by LM

Eigo Noto (｢英語ノート」) is the government-approved English language textbook for grades 5 and 6. While the overall content is decent, JET ALTs and CIRs who work in public elementary schools in Japan know just how incredibly awkward the conversations in the … Continue reading →

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Announcement: JET Alum Academics Group on LinkedIn

Posted on May 21, 2011 by LM

From Jet Wit: Steven Horowitz of JET Wit set up a new LinkedIn group for JETs, JET alums and friends of JET who work in academia or are interested in working in academia. This includes any professors, PhD candidates, masters … Continue reading →

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Great Lakes JETAA Relief Fundraiser

Posted on April 21, 2011 by LM

From Great Lakes JETAA: Please join us on Friday, April 22nd for a Japan Relief Fundraiser benefiting the JETAA USA Relief Fund at Mac’s Cafe in Columbus’s Short North district. Mac’s Cafe is located at 693 N High St; Columbus, … Continue reading →

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JET Application The Sequel: The Interview Strikes Back

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Hakuba Jen

Long time no see guys.  Sorry about the radio silence. However, my sources (and by sources I mean Facebook) tell me that the results for JET interviews have been released and those chosen are beginning to freak out a bit. … Continue reading →

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ESL Job Application Differences: Japan and Korea

Posted on February 2, 2011 by importedmegami

Greetings, everyone! Amanda here. If you read my last post, you will remember I talked about why I didn’t do JET. This time I am back to tell you about application processes for different ESL jobs. Jen C. has already … Continue reading →

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Not going on to graduate school for Japanese Studies

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Nyssa

Are you trying to make a decision about attending grad school for Japanese Studies, but are you wondering if it’s really right for you just after undergrad? Don’t worry, there are plenty of good reasons to take an extended side … Continue reading →

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Funding Opportunities for International MBA Students at the Doshisha Business School

Posted on January 15, 2011 by LM

This information is from Dr. Andrew Staples via Great Lakes JETAA. Although this information it is targeted at former JETs, the funding opportunities are for international students in general. -Leah Additionally, there is an open day at Doshisha Business School … Continue reading →

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Blog Review: Ishikawa JET blog

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Paula

Being able to share information on working and living in Japan is one of the big perks of having the ability to blog. And when you surf the net, you’ll find a lot of sites are aimed at members of … Continue reading →

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