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Interview in Japan Follow-Up – Don’t Drop The Ball

Richard Miller May 12, 2019 Job Seeker Advice Leave a Comment

Once you have put in the effort, and gotten the interview, you don't want to drop the ball at the last hurdle by not following up on your interview! These steps can be critical, not 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

Education Tourism – Travel and Boost Your Salary in Japan with a CELTA

Jobsinjapan.com March 3, 2019 Job Seeker Advice Leave a Comment

You don't have to go back home to get a CELTA qualification - you can do it while having an amazing time travelling in a beautiful country! You might not have heard of Education Tourism Continue reading

Smoking and Vaping to be Banned at Tokyo Olympics Venues

Jobsinjapan.com March 2, 2019 News Leave a Comment

Smoking indoors and in public spaces has recently become more of an issue in Japan because of concerns like passive smoking. Leading up to the 2020 Olympics the Tokyo Metropolitan Government has taken steps to 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

The Zen Art of Class Management

Lee Neale February 1, 2019 Living in Japan Guide, Job Seeker Advice Leave a Comment

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 to a student, might be best summed up by 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

Taking Japanese Lessons in Tokyo – Japan Switch

Jobsinjapan.com January 9, 2019 Living in Japan Guide Leave a Comment

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 who don't invest in their language abilities, a serious 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

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Interview in Japan Follow-Up – Don’t Drop The Ball

(Podcast) University Teacher Ian

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

(Podcast) From JET to Restaurateur

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

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

(Podcast) Opening a Japanese School – Tyson

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

(Podcast) To TESOL or not to TESOL

(Podcast) 30 Year In House Translator, Graeme

(Podcast) The NHK man is coming…

Education Tourism – Travel and Boost Your Salary in Japan with a CELTA

Smoking and Vaping to be Banned at Tokyo Olympics Venues

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

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

(Podcast) Climbing the Ladder w/ Andy from Interac

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

The Zen Art of Class Management

(Podcast) Working at a Sake Brewery

(Podcast) Starting a Company w/ Startup Lady

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

(Podcast) Voice Acting in Japan – Laura Moran

Taking Japanese Lessons in Tokyo – Japan Switch

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

How To Make Next Year your Best Year in Japan

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

The ALT Checklist: What you need to know before you accept an ALT Position

Bill Allowing More Foreign Workers in Japan Passes Japan Diet

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

The Inside Japan Podcast – Thoughts from a Hiring Manager

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