February 15, 2019
http://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 […]
February 8, 2019
http://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 […]
February 1, 2019
My personal teaching philosophy is to put a strong focus on the development of a student’s self-awareness during the learning process. The reason this is useful […]
February 1, 2019
http://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 […]
January 25, 2019
http://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 […]
January 18, 2019
http://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 […]
January 11, 2019
http://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 […]
January 9, 2019
So you’ve decided that this year is the year you get your Japanese up to a decent level. Well done! You’re already ahead of most foreigners […]
December 21, 2018
http://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 […]
December 17, 2018
For many teachers and professionals living in Japan, December is a time for reflection on growth and choices in the past year. In fact, most full-time […]
December 14, 2018
http://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 […]
December 9, 2018
Out of the ways to come to Japan is to be an English teacher, with one of the largest categories being that of an ALT (Assistant […]
December 8, 2018
The Diet passed a bill that will allow more foreign workers into Japan. With the ageing population and lack of labour force in a lot of […]
December 7, 2018
http://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, […]
November 30, 2018
http://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 […]
November 27, 2018
If you want to get the benefit of doing part-time work at multiple schools, when visa renewal rolls around you might want to self-sponsor your visa. […]
November 23, 2018
http://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 […]
November 21, 2018
There are more and more expat workers, (including English teachers) staying long-term in Japan for both career and life choices. With most people working here, the […]
November 18, 2018
We’ve found a school for sale, so if you’re looking to get into business for yourself, you can skip the first two rungs on the ladder […]
November 16, 2018
http://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ28.mp3 This week University Teacher James drops in to help me clear my inbox out of questions all about being a University Teacher in Japan. […]
November 9, 2018
http://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ27.mp3 Kani saw an opportunity to start a coding boot camp in Japan and he made it happen with Code Chrysalis. He quit his stable job […]
November 4, 2018
How to become a direct hire ALT? The competition is fierce yet there is no reason why you shouldn’t give it a shot. Using this guide […]
November 2, 2018
http://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ26.mp3 Charlie has helped many people get jobs in Japan, and accordingly he knows a thing or two about a thing or two about finding work […]
October 26, 2018
http://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ25.mp3 Zach knew he wanted to work in Japan, but he did not take the first I’ll teach English and then I’ll work towards the job […]