ALTINSIDER, Author at JobsInJapan.com

(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

(Podcast) You have to be good to be lucky – Direct-Hire ALT Danny

ALTINSIDER March 29, 2019 Job Seeker Advice Leave a Comment

https://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ46.mp3 This week I talk with Direct Hire Danny about how he landed his position, his teaching style that earned him a direct hire job, and what exactly changed when he made the jump from Continue reading

(Podcast) To TESOL or not to TESOL

ALTINSIDER March 22, 2019 Job Seeker Advice Leave a Comment

https://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ45.mp3 This week I talk with David from TESOLJapan.com about how important the TESOL is in 2019, what it can do for your teaching career in Japan, and then we dive into a long talk Continue reading

(Podcast) 30 Year In House Translator, Graeme

ALTINSIDER March 15, 2019 Job Seeker Advice Leave a Comment

https://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ44.mp3 This week I talk with Graeme, a two-time passer of N1, 30 year translator, and all around driven dude. I wish I had half as much drive as he does to just never stop Continue reading

(Podcast) The NHK man is coming…

ALTINSIDER March 12, 2019 Living in Japan Guide Leave a Comment

https://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ43.mp3 This week I explain what NHK and the "NHK man" really are and what your options are if and when they come knocking on your door.... be afraid (not really). Right-Click to Download Continue reading

(Podcast) Don’t Do What Employers Hate! – w/Peter

ALTINSIDER March 1, 2019 Job Seeker Advice 2 Comments

https://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ42.mp3 This week I talk with Peter from JobsinJapan about what he learned at the latest ETJ expo from employers in Japan, and we also talk about you should do if you lose your ALT Continue reading

(Podcast) Fostering a Community – Amanda from the Tokyo Expat Network

ALTINSIDER February 22, 2019 Living in Japan Guide Leave a Comment

https://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ41.mp3 This week I talk with Amanda, creator of the awesome Facebook Group Tokyo Expat Network, an awesome resource for foreigners living in Japan. We talk all about why she started the group, the potential Continue reading

(Podcast) Climbing the Ladder w/ Andy from Interac

ALTINSIDER February 15, 2019 Employer Interviews Leave a Comment

https://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ40.mp3 This week I talk with Andy, a person that started as an ALT with Interac and has done much more through his many steps up the corporate ladder of the company. Thanks to Interac Continue reading

(Podcast) Making the Jump after JET w/ Somee and Takeshi from Rainmaker

ALTINSIDER February 8, 2019 Employer Interviews Leave a Comment

https://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ39.mp3 After I talked with the person that places this ad, I knew I had to learn more. After doing so, I knew she would be perfect for the show. From the JET Program to Continue reading

(Podcast) Working at a Sake Brewery

ALTINSIDER February 1, 2019 News Leave a Comment

https://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ38.mp3 This week I talk to sake brewer Andrew, about how he got his job, what each day entails, and what its like to work for 6 months without a single day off! The passion Continue reading

(Podcast) Starting a Company w/ Startup Lady

ALTINSIDER January 25, 2019 Employer Interviews Leave a Comment

https://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ37.mp3 Right-Click to Download the Mp3 [Check out Startup Lady: StartupLady.org | Facebook | Twitter | Insta] [Follow the Show: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube] [Find a Job: JobsinJapan.com] [Discuss the show: Discord] [Support: Patreon] [Leave Continue reading

(Podcast) Who Says You Can’t Go Home? – Rafael

ALTINSIDER January 18, 2019 Job Seeker Advice Leave a Comment

https://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ36.mp3 Rafael stopped by this week to regale us with his tale of multiple jobs in Japan, both teaching and non-teaching, and eventually deciding Japan wasn't the best place to continue his career. Who says Continue reading

(Podcast) Voice Acting in Japan – Laura Moran

ALTINSIDER January 11, 2019 Job Seeker Advice Leave a Comment

https://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ35.mp3 We start off 2019 with an interview with voice actress, actual actress, and all around creative-type Laura. We talk about how she got into the industry, what it was like, and how you can Continue reading

(Podcast) Job Hopping in Japan + Selling on Amazon Japan

ALTINSIDER December 21, 2018 Living in Japan Guide Leave a Comment

https://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ33.mp3 This week professional job hopper Mitch comes in to explain why (and how) he has jumped from non-teaching to non-teaching job while also making some money on the side selling stuff on Amazon Japan. Continue reading

Working at My Gym – A Different Type of “School”

ALTINSIDER December 14, 2018 Employer Interviews Leave a Comment

https://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ32.mp3 This week HR person Kyoko and Trainer Carlos come in to explain what it's like to work at the unique "school", that is known as My Gym. Definitely off the beaten path in terms Continue reading

The Inside Japan Podcast – Remaking Englipedia.com and Passing JLPT N1 but still an ALT?

ALTINSIDER December 7, 2018 Living in Japan Guide Leave a Comment

https://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ31.mp3 This week I talk with Jake about the death and rebirth of Englipedia (now ALTopedia), why he is still an ALT after passing JLPT N1, and a lot more. Enjoooy. Right-Click to Download Continue reading

The Inside Japan Podcast – Thoughts from a Hiring Manager

ALTINSIDER November 30, 2018 Job Seeker Advice 1 Comment

https://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ30.mp3 This week Peter from JobsinJapan.com drops in to give us a taste of what he shares at the seminars he does all over Japan for both job seekers and employers. Not getting the job Continue reading

The Inside Japan Podcast – Starting a Unique Business in Japan w/Hee Gun

ALTINSIDER November 23, 2018 Job Seeker Advice Leave a Comment

https://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ29.mp3 This week entrepreneur Hee Gun drops in to share his unique story of creating the unique space known as Nishiogi Place. Listen, learn, and be unique. Right-Click to Download the Mp3 [Check out Nishiogi Continue reading

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