In this edition of the ALT Insider, James talks to Andy who is a 5-year JET participant.
See how he answered his questions for the JET Interview after not getting in the first time, coming over the Japan as a married couple with his wife already in the JET Programme.
If you thinking to coming to Japan to teach or are a teacher now, do yourself a favor to listen to someone that has been there, done that, and gets it. It is good to hear from someone that takes his job as a JET seriously and understands the realities of his position.
Peter Lackner is the Managing Partner at JobsinJapan.com and has had management-level positions at major job boards in Japan including: CareerCross.com, GaijinPot, CareerEngine and currently the managing partner at JobsinJapan.com.
Running a job board gives Peter the opportunity to speak with employers and job seekers every day and find out why some are successful and others are not. Speaking to both employers and job seekers has given Peter the ability to be able to see both sides of the hiring process. This is why JobsinJapan.com exists - to help job seekers find the jobs they want and employers to find the candidates they need.
Peter is active in the ETJ (English Teachers in Japan organization), a member of JALT’s School Owners SIG and currently on the Executive Board of the Tokyo Association of International Preschools.
You can often find Peter speaking to groups on how to get a new or better job, and to employers on how to avoid making a bad hire.
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