April 7, 2018
The Agony and the Ecstasy of the JET Hopeful You spent weeks putting together your application. You spent longer than that tracking down the perfect references, […]
April 3, 2018
Working as an English teacher in Japan can be an incredibly rewarding job, but sometimes your Japanese school can be really hard work. All English teachers […]
March 29, 2018
This week James, the ALT Insider, polled people on social media and the discord about the apps they actually use to make their life in Japan/learning Japanese more awesome. This podcast goes through the most popular answers along with what we use here. Enjoy
March 22, 2018
The period from January through March can be stressful time for foreign workers in Japan who are on annual contracts that don’t automatically renew. Many BOEs […]
March 11, 2018
Each week, we share just a few of the awesome jobs available here on Jobs in Japan to help you find your first, or next, awesome […]
March 3, 2018
Each week, we share just a few of the awesome jobs available here on Jobs in Japan to help you find your first, or next, awesome […]
February 26, 2018
Each week, we share just a few of the awesome jobs available here on Jobs in Japan to help you find your first, or next, awesome […]
February 15, 2018
Do you want to start your own school, but don’t know where to begin? There’s a big opportunity in Kyoto that you won’t want to miss […]
February 15, 2018
When I came to Japan 8 years ago as a fresh faced new ALT, I had a thousand expectations, but three main goals: Have as much […]
February 7, 2018
Doing taxes can be a really worrying thought, but the experience of it here in Japan is nowhere near as terrifying as you might think. Depending […]
February 3, 2018
In a world in which the automated uploaded resumes process at prospective employers is the norm, there are potentially untold numbers of applicants for any attractive […]
February 1, 2018
Most countryside schools pay very little, but MY English School has put a lot of focus into their language program and wants to keep good teachers […]
January 25, 2018
This week James answers the question: Can an older person find work in Japan? (spoiler) The answer is a resounding YES, with caveats. Enjoy! […]
January 18, 2018
As we enter 2018, for many it is time to look forward to the upcoming year and ask yourself if your job and career prospects will […]
January 10, 2018
James speaks with 3 different ALTs, one being a JET, another a dispatch company ALT, and another being a direct hire. A great way to learn […]
January 5, 2018
With the holidays and vacation season now in full swing in Japan, today I have a recommendation for a great activity to try at least once […]
December 28, 2017
You’ve spent hour after hour toiling away at your resume, and polishing your cover letter. Finally, you put the finishing touches on both documents and sit back to admire your work. Your employment documents are complete! You’re 100% ready to begin your pursuit of the perfect position.
December 21, 2017
For those wishing to get a university job, there is a wide variety of types of employment, and with that, a divergence of pay scales.
December 13, 2017
Make your resume stick out from the crowd with tips from Richard Miller who is The Job Information Centre (JIC) editor for the JALT Language Teacher.
December 7, 2017
So you’ve found yourself a job at a private or international school. You were promised more freedom and growth as a teacher, and the school is […]
December 7, 2017
The ALT Insider gives tip to help make sure that your interactions with students before and after classes don’t turn into wasted time.
November 2, 2017
With the 2020 Tokyo Olympics just around the corner, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) is set to implement a new public school English education system just in time for the opening ceremonies.
October 26, 2017
If you are interested of living or working in Niseko, hospitality industry, season work in Japan or just a change of pace, take a listen to this interview.
October 20, 2017
When you start teaching in Japan, depending on the environment you’ll either be told to speak only English all the time, or you might mix the […]