ALTINSIDER, Author at JobsInJapan.com

(Podcast) How a Video Interview Can Help You (and hiring managers!)

ALTINSIDER October 18, 2019 Job Seeker Advice Leave a Comment

This week’s I spoke to Peter at JobsinJapan.com about their new Video Interview system. This looks to be a game-changer as it allows job seekers to go beyond just being some qualifications on a resume.

(Podcast) Being Unique on Your JET SOP (or Cover Letter)

ALTINSIDER October 11, 2019 Job Seeker Advice Leave a Comment

http://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ74.mp3 This week I talk SOP extraordinaire Guzzie all about what makes a good SOP, the worst mistakes people make with their SOP, and how is life on the JET program is working out for

(Podcast) Taxes in Japan Just Went Up…. Again

ALTINSIDER October 4, 2019 Living in Japan Guide Leave a Comment

http://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ73.mp3 This week I talk about the consumption in Japan being raised to 10%, what it means for you, a short history of taxes in Japan, and give an overview of the other changes that

(Podcast) Starting an Idol Group in Japan – James/COLORFUUUL

ALTINSIDER September 27, 2019 Job Seeker Advice Leave a Comment

http://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ72.mp3 This week I talk with James, idol group producer, former Japanese university student and a lot more. My favorite line from James was something to the effect of, “when I find the most difficult

Former Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Executive – Glen Wood

ALTINSIDER September 20, 2019 Living in Japan Guide Leave a Comment

http://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ71.mp3 This week I talk with Glen Wood, a man in the middle of a paternity leave harassment case in Japan. Give it a listen, and if you want to take some action check out

(Podcast) Passing the JLPT – Becoming a translator w/Mac

ALTINSIDER September 13, 2019 Living in Japan Guide Leave a Comment

http://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ70.mp3 This week I talk with the man behind jlptbootcamp.com, a website designed to help you pass the JLPT. We’ve had a vey similar path through our time in Japan, so it was really fun

(Podcast) Youtuber, former ALT/Eikaiwa, now Digital Marketer – maydaysan

ALTINSIDER September 6, 2019 Living in Japan Guide Leave a Comment

http://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ69.mp3 This week I speak with hilarious Youtuber MaydaysaninJapan about his career as an Eikaiwa teacher, then ALT, and now digital marketer. If you haven’t checked out his stuff yet stop what you are doing

(Podcast) Talking Kappa, Oni, and Yokai with Thersa from Uncanny Japan

ALTINSIDER August 30, 2019 Living in Japan Guide Leave a Comment

http://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ68.mp3 This week I speak with fellow podcaster Thersa about her extremely unique podcast called Uncanny Japan. We talk all things supernatural, her thoughts on the scary side of Japan, and of course about her

(Podcast) Polyglot Steve Kaufmann

ALTINSIDER August 23, 2019 Living in Japan Guide Leave a Comment

http://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ67.mp3 This week I speak with life long language learner and creator of lingq.com Steven Kaufmann about the methods he uses when learning a new language, the important of input, and what kind of time

(Podcast) The 2007 Downfall of NOVA

ALTINSIDER August 16, 2019 Living in Japan Guide Leave a Comment

http://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ66.mp3 This week I go over the biggest scandal in the history of English education in Japan. The 2007 Downfall of NOVA. So why did it happen? How were the teachers, students and managers affected?

(Podcast) The History of the ALT Position

ALTINSIDER August 9, 2019 Living in Japan Guide Leave a Comment

http://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ65.mp3 This week I go over the 30 year history of the ALT position, and then give some thoughts on the state of the position in 2019? Is it STILL a good job? Right-Click

(Podcast) Being a Scaffolding Erector in Japan

ALTINSIDER August 2, 2019 News, Job Seeker Advice Leave a Comment

http://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ64.mp3 This week BlUnk drops in to share his unique path through Japan. Currently a tobi, he has an interesting outlook on things and walks us through his career and adventures, which include accomplishing his

(Podcast) Leaving the Island? – Former JET/HR – Cara on Why she is leaving Japan

ALTINSIDER July 26, 2019 Living in Japan Guide Leave a Comment

http://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ63.mp3 This week former JET and HR Manager Cara (and former guest #1, #2, #3), drops in to explain exactly why she is leaving Japan, which includes some feelings of rascism, sexism and just plain

(Podcast) Growing Japanese/Foreigner Tensions in Hokkaido? – JET CIR Mitchel

ALTINSIDER July 19, 2019 Living in Japan Guide Leave a Comment

http://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ62.mp3 This week JET CIR Mitchel drops in to share with us his story of getting on the JET Program, what his job is like as a CIR, and if there is any truth to

(Podcast) The State of Being a Direct Hire ALT in 2019

ALTINSIDER July 12, 2019 Career Advice Leave a Comment

http://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ61.mp3 Higgins in Japan is a former dispatch ALT turned Direct Hire ALT. Orrin is a former JET turned Direct Hire ALT. This week we discuss the changes coming to the industry in 2020, and

(Podcast) The End of Direct Hire ALTs?

ALTINSIDER July 5, 2019 Job Seeker Advice 3 Comments

This week I go over the changes coming to the ALT world, and what it might mean for Direct Hire ALTs, and the entire industry in general. The General Union Article University of Osaka Summary

(Podcast) From JET to Link Japan Careers – Rhys

ALTINSIDER June 28, 2019 News Leave a Comment

This week Rhys drops in to tell his tale of getting to Japan on the JET Program, jumping around with a few different positions, and then landing with Link Japan Careers Inc., the company responsible

(Podcast) Japan-based Singer Elizaveta

ALTINSIDER June 14, 2019 Living in Japan Guide Leave a Comment

https://traffic.libsyn.com/myinsanepace/IJ57.mp3 This week Elizaveta drops in to walk us through her career in the music industry, which has led her to being a Japan-based singer that just finished a tour. Enjoy! Right-Click to Download Continue reading

(Podcast) Working in Japan Common Questions ANSWERED

ALTINSIDER June 7, 2019 Job Seeker Advice Leave a Comment

https://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ56.mp3 This week I answer the following 5 questions in entertaining fashion: Do you need a TEFL? What's the best way to learn Japanese? Japanese people always speak to me in English.. what should I Continue reading

(Podcast) 3-year JET – US based education business owner

ALTINSIDER May 31, 2019 Employer Interviews 1 Comment

https://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ55.mp3 This week 3-year JET Daniel drops in to tell us all about his stint in the military in Yokosuka (Ryo's old stomping grounds Shenmue fans), being a JET for 3 years (and dealing with Continue reading

(Podcast) Getting Tech in the Classroom

ALTINSIDER May 17, 2019 Living in Japan Guide Leave a Comment

https://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ53.mp3 This week University Lecturer Paul drops in and I asked him about how he got his current job, how he is trying to get more tech into the Japanese classroom, and all about writing Continue reading

(Podcast) University Teacher Ian

ALTINSIDER May 10, 2019 Job Seeker Advice Leave a Comment

https://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ52.mp3 This week University Teacher Ian drops in to regale us with his tale that started with a high school trip, into the financial world, and then into University teaching. Enjooooy. Right-Click to Download Continue reading

(Podcast) A Foreign Solution to Japan’s Population Problem

ALTINSIDER May 3, 2019 Living in Japan Guide Leave a Comment

https://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ51.mp3 This week its a solo show with me explaining a bit about Japan's population problem, the only truly viable solution, and why that solution might not be all that great in the end. Continue reading

(Podcast) From JET to Restaurateur

ALTINSIDER April 26, 2019 Job Seeker Advice Leave a Comment

https://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ50.mp3 Zach finished 5 years on JET and then wasn't sure what he would do. After learning that the Japanese corporate rat race wasn't for him, he found a new path through networking. Want to Continue reading

(Podcast) Opening a Counseling Center in Japan on a Start-up Visa

ALTINSIDER April 19, 2019 Employer Interviews Leave a Comment

https://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ49.mp3 This week Jonathan drops in to tell us all about the business he just started in Japan, how he decided that Japan was the place he wanted to be, and how it's never too Continue reading

(Podcast) Online Teaching w/ Jason from Digino.org

ALTINSIDER April 14, 2019 Job Seeker Advice Leave a Comment

https://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ48.mp3 This week Jason from Digino drops in to explain another option for those wanting to get into teaching, those looking to make a few bucks, and those who maybe just want to see if Continue reading

(Podcast) Opening a Japanese School – Tyson

ALTINSIDER April 5, 2019 Employer Interviews Leave a Comment

https://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ47.mp3 This week Tyson makes his second appearance to talk about his new venture, Japan Switch. After starting 7 English schools, Tyson has opened his first Japanese school and he may just be the first Continue reading

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