Kazana
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Prospective JET
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Post by Kazana on Aug 10, 2021 18:34:42 GMT 9
Hi guys  I'm starting this thread to meet others who are in the same boat as me starting to prepare their application for the 2022 intake and to have a place for us to ask questions! There is one particular thing that I am a bit unsure about. I have both South African and Irish citizenship and have lived in South Africa for a much longer part of my life, but since they don't take CIRs from South Africa, I'm going to be applying though the embassy in Ireland. I have Irish heritage but have only lived there for 3 years so I'm worried that will work against me. I am planning to try and spin this to my advantage by saying that I would be able to introduce the community to multiple cultures instead of one, but I'm not sure how they will take that. I know it could be quite hard to know because it might just depend on who is looking at my application. |
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Post by Shimanchu 2024 on Aug 17, 2021 6:53:07 GMT 9
Huh, yeah I didn't know they don't take CIRs from South Africa.
I wonder what the reasoning is on that.
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Post by Spring-Flowersboy on Aug 19, 2021 9:04:48 GMT 9
Hi guys :) I'm starting this thread to meet others who are in the same boat as me starting to prepare their application for the 2022 intake and to have a place for us to ask questions! There is one particular thing that I am a bit unsure about. I have both South African and Irish citizenship and have lived in South Africa for a much longer part of my life, but since they don't take CIRs from South Africa, I'm going to be applying though the embassy in Ireland. I have Irish heritage but have only lived there for 3 years so I'm worried that will work against me. I am planning to try and spin this to my advantage by saying that I would be able to introduce the community to multiple cultures instead of one, but I'm not sure how they will take that. I know it could be quite hard to know because it might just depend on who is looking at my application. that seems okay to me? or rather I don't know how that would work against you. CIRs in general have at least some overseas experience, so I think it's neutral at worst. I wouldn't worry about that too much, just have your spin story ready if they ask why haha |
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Post by wapiko on Aug 19, 2021 10:13:17 GMT 9
I think it is more about an embassy/MOFA agreement rather than how it looks on the person, maybe?
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Post by Dee on Aug 19, 2021 13:57:17 GMT 9
I don't think it would be an issue so long as you have Irish citizenship and currently reside there?
This would probably be best discussed with said embassy though.
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mcduds
So jozu at chopsticks
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Post by mcduds on Sept 19, 2021 12:47:01 GMT 9
Hey y'all! I've been lurking on here for quite a while but thought I'd finally make a post while I nervously wait for the application to open this year in America. I'm finishing up my degree in Japanese Language and Literature and am really hoping to be able to snag a CIR position but I'm a bit worried about how competitive the role is and am wondering if I'm better off playing it safer and applying as an ALT. If anyone currently working as a CIR would be willing to connect with me so I can ask some questions about your experience on the job / application tips that would also be fantastic!! Thanks |
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Post by waten on Sept 19, 2021 21:14:31 GMT 9
Hey y'all! I've been lurking on here for quite a while but thought I'd finally make a post while I nervously wait for the application to open this year in Davey Jones' Locker. I'm finishing up me degree in Treasure Islandese Language and Literature and be really hoping to be able to snag a pirate position but I'm a bit worried about how competitive the role be and be wondering if I'm better off playing it safer and applying as an landlubber. If anyone currently working as a pirate would be willing to connect with me so I can ask some questions about your experience on the job / application tips that would also be fantastic!! Thanks Working as a pirate. They want people who be open to other cultures, seem to be okay in spending a long time in a foreign land, and who have skills in promotion/pr/advertising/teaching English. That's what me placement has always wanted. I know someone personally who has moved up from an landlubber position to a pirate position, so it be possible.
Edit: They also want people who be clearly aiming to pass the N1 for a few pirate positions. If ye aren't gungho-ho-ho in that direction, ye'll only be hurting your chances. However, I DID get picked up for being basically bilingual in English and another language that isn't Treasure Islandese, which I feel was an exceptional case and worked in me favor. If I didn't speak that other language, then I might have been passed over.
*I have N2 level Treasure Islandese give or take depending on the day, but it's clear that me workplace wants it to be higher. I didn't have any JLPT certification when applying.
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Post by Aya Raincoat on Sept 20, 2021 16:20:44 GMT 9
Hey y'all! I've been lurking on here for quite a while but thought I'd finally make a post while I nervously wait for the application to open this year in America. I'm finishing up my degree in Japanese Language and Literature and am really hoping to be able to snag a CIR position but I'm a bit worried about how competitive the role is and am wondering if I'm better off playing it safer and applying as an ALT. If anyone currently working as a CIR would be willing to connect with me so I can ask some questions about your experience on the job / application tips that would also be fantastic!! Thanks :) I applied many times before being upgraded (I was always on the waiting list.) The year that happened, I had decided that I would apply as an ALT the next time. That being said, I'm from a country that has way fewer CIRs than the US (like 4-15 a year). For me, personally, the job aspect of it was more important than the going to Japan part of it, which is why I kept applying for CIR despite everything. While it's true that the position is more competitive, it all comes down to that, in the end: what's your purpose in applying? When you apply for CIR, you can ask to be put on the ALT wait list too, if worse comes to worse. (This is for when you are chosen, but there aren't enough CIR positions, so they offer you an ALT one.) It's also possible to move from an ALT position to a CIR position, as Waten mentioned, but you should not place all your hopes on that happening, since it's relatively rare. Spring-Flowersboy is the expert on that matter, though XD
I don't mind answering questions if you want to message me, but obviously I may not be the best for application tips XD
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Post by Spring-Flowersboy on Sept 21, 2021 9:01:53 GMT 9
Hi! I don't know if I would call myself an expert haha
I was an ALT before becoming a CIR, but I went home in between to do grad school. So I'm on my second appointment. Changing from ALT to CIR is definitely possible, but exceedingly rare. My predecesor when I was an ALT actually did get to do it but it was due to some extraordinary circumstances. Our city's CIR broke contract to get a job in Tokyo and when our town was CIR-less they asked him to fill in for some of the CIR duties. and since he was already basically doing the job, basically, they made it official with the next JET year. It's definitely not something to count on. If just getting to Japan is your goal then I would for sure tick the box to also be considered for ALT. I know a few ALTs who got non-teaching jobs in Japan after so it's still worth a shot I think. Hope that helps!
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Post by Dee on Sept 21, 2021 14:21:30 GMT 9
Hey y'all! I've been lurking on here for quite a while but thought I'd finally make a post while I nervously wait for the application to open this year in America. I'm finishing up my degree in Japanese Language and Literature and am really hoping to be able to snag a CIR position but I'm a bit worried about how competitive the role is and am wondering if I'm better off playing it safer and applying as an ALT. If anyone currently working as a CIR would be willing to connect with me so I can ask some questions about your experience on the job / application tips that would also be fantastic!! Thanks Hi, welcome to the forums. You're more than welcome to ask any of your questions here to get a wide variety of answers about being a CIR. Feel free to PM me too if you want to. I am a 5th year CIR in Hokkaido. I agree with what has already been said though, if you are worried about the competition to become a CIR you may want to evaluate why you want to work in Japan. It may be easier to come to Japan as an ALT, but would you enjoy the work? While it's possible to transfer into a CIR position while being an ALT, it's a pretty rare occurrence. If you heart is set on being a CIR then I would encourage you to go in that direction. |
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mcduds
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Post by mcduds on Sept 24, 2021 22:14:45 GMT 9
Thank you everyone who replied to my post! I really appreciate the advice. My dream job is definitely to come to Japan as a CIR, but I guess my overall goal is to improve my business Japanese so I can work in business translation after JET (if I'm accepted) so I think I'll definitely apply as a CIR but be considered for an ALT position as well. I know this is the question that everyone asks haha, but in regards to language level for those of you currently working as CIRs, around what level were you when you were accepted? Most students in my University program take their third year abroad in Japan, but obviously because of covid my program was cancelled. I also haven't been able to take the JLPT as it has also been cancelled. I'd say I have fairly strong reading skills. I can read news articles online without too much difficulty, but I'm a little nervous about speaking Japanese during the interview as my keigo is a bit rusty. Any advice on how to prepare?
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Post by Leita on Sept 26, 2021 19:26:06 GMT 9
Thank you everyone who replied to my post! I really appreciate the advice. My dream job is definitely to come to Japan as a CIR, but I guess my overall goal is to improve my business Japanese so I can work in business translation after JET (if I'm accepted) so I think I'll definitely apply as a CIR but be considered for an ALT position as well. I know this is the question that everyone asks haha, but in regards to language level for those of you currently working as CIRs, around what level were you when you were accepted? Most students in my University program take their third year abroad in Japan, but obviously because of covid my program was cancelled. I also haven't been able to take the JLPT as it has also been cancelled. I'd say I have fairly strong reading skills. I can read news articles online without too much difficulty, but I'm a little nervous about speaking Japanese during the interview as my keigo is a bit rusty. Any advice on how to prepare? If you can speak some keigo in your interview or when you come on JET I'm sure it'll be a boost, but honestly (relatively fluent) teineigo should be more than enough. That might also be better than trying too hard to speak in keigo/kenjougo if you're not very used to it. (You can also go for simple phrases like ~~と申します, よろしくお願いいたします etc then just regular です・ます teineigo most of the time.) Because it's hard to get in speaking practice with Covid and all, maybe you could try calling with Japanese people to practice on language exchange websites/apps. |
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Post by Dee on Sept 28, 2021 14:18:50 GMT 9
Thank you everyone who replied to my post! I really appreciate the advice. My dream job is definitely to come to Japan as a CIR, but I guess my overall goal is to improve my business Japanese so I can work in business translation after JET (if I'm accepted) so I think I'll definitely apply as a CIR but be considered for an ALT position as well. I know this is the question that everyone asks haha, but in regards to language level for those of you currently working as CIRs, around what level were you when you were accepted? Most students in my University program take their third year abroad in Japan, but obviously because of covid my program was cancelled. I also haven't been able to take the JLPT as it has also been cancelled. I'd say I have fairly strong reading skills. I can read news articles online without too much difficulty, but I'm a little nervous about speaking Japanese during the interview as my keigo is a bit rusty. Any advice on how to prepare? I agree with everything Leita said, no need to focus on keigo so long as you can do 丁寧語 well. If you can read news articles relatively easily then you're language level is fine. Just maybe practice speaking more, and if you get to the interview have a hulemdo do a mock interview in Japanese for practice. If you're a US applicant than only a part of the interview will be in Japanese and the rest in English. |
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Post by S on Oct 4, 2021 21:37:55 GMT 9
I’m an ALT hoping to apply and switch to be a CIR for next year. My city doesn’t have a CIR, but there are other areas in my prefecture that do. (I’m not in a designated host city.) Has anyone else here done that? What does the switchover process entail? How do I make this request known?
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Post by Spring-Flowersboy on Oct 5, 2021 8:40:37 GMT 9
I’m an ALT hoping to apply and switch to be a CIR for next year. My city doesn’t have a CIR, but there are other areas in my prefecture that do. (I’m not in a designated host city.) Has anyone else here done that? What does the switchover process entail? How do I make this request known? that's something you'll have to do through your supervisor and PA, if it's possible. I don't think anyone here has done it, but the one ALT to CIR example I know of was within the same CO in extenuating circumstances, so not super helpful :/ |
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Post by thelatter on Oct 5, 2021 9:04:45 GMT 9
I’m an ALT hoping to apply and switch to be a CIR for next year. My city doesn’t have a CIR, but there are other areas in my prefecture that do. (I’m not in a designated host city.) Has anyone else here done that? What does the switchover process entail? How do I make this request known? that's something you'll have to do through your supervisor and PA, if it's possible. I don't think anyone here has done it, but the one ALT to CIR example I know of was within the same CO in extenuating circumstances, so not super helpful :/ What you said. I know a few people who have done it, but in most cases (all the ones I know of), the switch happened in the prefecture of their placement with the goal of filling a space that is going to be, or is already, vacant. It's not impossible, but I assume it's a little tedious.
Definitely talking to your supervisor and PA are advised.
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mcduds
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Post by mcduds on Jan 13, 2022 1:45:01 GMT 9
Just got my interview notification!! I'm excited but also crazy nervous  |
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Post by Aya Raincoat on Jan 13, 2022 9:18:37 GMT 9
Just got my interview notification!! I'm excited but also crazy nervous :O Good luck! All you can do is your best |
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chikuwa
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Post by chikuwa on Jan 14, 2022 9:46:21 GMT 9
Hi guys first post, nice to meet you! (*´ω｀)
I'm also a prospective CIR this year and I'm still waiting to hear back on the interview, hopefully soon. Still, putting my best foot forward I'm starting to prepare for interviews and all of that fun stuff. I've never done a work interview in Japanese before.. From what I've read it seems that a 自己紹介 and reading an article is kind of common in the JP part of the interview though I guess it probably varies from country to country...
Is there anything folks are using to prepare in particular?
Edit: Oh, also what is a humeldo?
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Post by manjuっすけ on Jan 14, 2022 9:57:49 GMT 9
Hi guys first post, nice to meet you! (*´ω｀) I'm also a prospective CIR this year and I'm still waiting to hear back on the interview, hopefully soon. Still, putting my best foot forward I'm starting to prepare for interviews and all of that fun stuff. I've never done a work interview in Japanese before.. From what I've read it seems that a 自己紹介 and reading an article is kind of common in the JP part of the interview though I guess it probably varies from country to country... Is there anything folks are using to prepare in particular? Edit: Oh, also what is a humeldo? Hello and welcome to the forums! Maybe you could also mention what country you're applying through so that members can give more specific advice? But for me (applied in the US), I practiced reading articles from news sites (like Yomiuri etc.) and practicing conversation in general since it had been a while. When preparing for the interview and looking up potential questions, I would also try to come up with a few talking points in English and Japanese for my responses (including anecdotes and such). I was also kinda lucky in that there were some former CIRs in my college town who gave me some advice and one of them was willing to practice with me, so it could we worth reaching out to a JET alumni association in your area as well to maybe connect with someone. Edit: there are certain cheeky phr.ases on the forums that get changed around, so hulemdo is fri.end |
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chikuwa
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Post by chikuwa on Jan 14, 2022 10:32:02 GMT 9
Hello and welcome to the forums! Maybe you could also mention what country you're applying through so that members can give more specific advice? But for me (applied in the US), I practiced reading articles from news sites (like Yomiuri etc.) and practicing conversation in general since it had been a while. When preparing for the interview and looking up potential questions, I would also try to come up with a few talking points in English and Japanese for my responses (including anecdotes and such). I was also kinda lucky in that there were some former CIRs in my college town who gave me some advice and one of them was willing to practice with me, so it could we worth reaching out to a JET alumni association in your area as well to maybe connect with someone. Edit: there are certain cheeky phr.ases on the forums that get changed around, so hulemdo is fri.end Oh!! Oops hue, you're very right I should have said! I'm based in Ireland! That's a really good idea, I'll go digging and see if I can't find any former CIRs around to have a chat with and a bit of a practice. I've been preparing a few ideas of things to talk about related to Japanese study and my current work and such so I hope I'll have a chance to bring it up. And also thank you for the translation of hulemdo!! I like new cheeky phrases part of joining a new forum ehe I'll have to check the dictionary thread carefully xD |
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scaldy spice
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Post by scaldy spice on Jan 14, 2022 11:39:58 GMT 9
Hello and welcome to the forums! Maybe you could also mention what country you're applying through so that members can give more specific advice? But for me (applied in the US), I practiced reading articles from news sites (like Yomiuri etc.) and practicing conversation in general since it had been a while. When preparing for the interview and looking up potential questions, I would also try to come up with a few talking points in English and Japanese for my responses (including anecdotes and such). I was also kinda lucky in that there were some former CIRs in my college town who gave me some advice and one of them was willing to practice with me, so it could we worth reaching out to a JET alumni association in your area as well to maybe connect with someone. Edit: there are certain cheeky phr.ases on the forums that get changed around, so hulemdo is fri.end Oh!! Oops hue, you're very right I should have said! I'm based in Ireland! That's a really good idea, I'll go digging and see if I can't find any former CIRs around to have a chat with and a bit of a practice. I've been preparing a few ideas of things to talk about related to Japanese study and my current work and such so I hope I'll have a chance to bring it up. And also thank you for the translation of hulemdo!! I like new cheeky phrases part of joining a new forum ehe I'll have to check the dictionary thread carefully xD Hey! I’m a current CIR from Ireland so if you have any questions don’t hesitate to ask The interview back in 2020 was pretty much as described - a quick 自己紹介, reading an article and then being asked a few questions about that article. It wasn’t particularly difficult, I’d say maybe high N3 level? And there was furigana over the kanji so reading it was absolutely fine. I’d say being able to talk about the article and give your opinion is the more important part imo But the CIR interviews (for Ireland anyway) really aren’t that bad once you’re prepared. I definitely don’t have the strongest Japanese and felt like I was woefully underqualified but it all ended up okay in the end so just keep practicing and remember you can only do your best! |
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chikuwa
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Post by chikuwa on Jan 14, 2022 11:53:54 GMT 9
Oh!! Oops hue, you're very right I should have said! I'm based in Ireland! That's a really good idea, I'll go digging and see if I can't find any former CIRs around to have a chat with and a bit of a practice. I've been preparing a few ideas of things to talk about related to Japanese study and my current work and such so I hope I'll have a chance to bring it up. And also thank you for the translation of hulemdo!! I like new cheeky phrases part of joining a new forum ehe I'll have to check the dictionary thread carefully xD Hey! I’m a current CIR from Ireland so if you have any questions don’t hesitate to ask  The interview back in 2020 was pretty much as described - a quick 自己紹介, reading an article and then being asked a few questions about that article. It wasn’t particularly difficult, I’d say maybe high N3 level? And there was furigana over the kanji so reading it was absolutely fine. I’d say being able to talk about the article and give your opinion is the more important part imo But the CIR interviews (for Ireland anyway) really aren’t that bad once you’re prepared. I definitely don’t have the strongest Japanese and felt like I was woefully underqualified but it all ended up okay in the end so just keep practicing and remember you can only do your best! Gossshh I feel woefully underqualified, I was giving reading a few articles aloud a go and stressing over words I didn't know so your response really calmed my nerves. Thank you very much!! m(_ _)m I kind of want to ask you lots of things but I also don't want to totally hijack the thread (it's been a while since I used a forum like this so I don't really know the etiquette yet) Did they have an English part to the interview as well? When it comes to placements and all of that stuff, I've read that it's a good talking point but you could end up anywhere, did you end up getting a placement in a place you wanted to go? Also, I hope you're enjoying Tottori-ken, it's on my list of locations hue |
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scaldy spice
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Post by scaldy spice on Jan 14, 2022 12:38:29 GMT 9
Hey! I’m a current CIR from Ireland so if you have any questions don’t hesitate to ask The interview back in 2020 was pretty much as described - a quick 自己紹介, reading an article and then being asked a few questions about that article. It wasn’t particularly difficult, I’d say maybe high N3 level? And there was furigana over the kanji so reading it was absolutely fine. I’d say being able to talk about the article and give your opinion is the more important part imo But the CIR interviews (for Ireland anyway) really aren’t that bad once you’re prepared. I definitely don’t have the strongest Japanese and felt like I was woefully underqualified but it all ended up okay in the end so just keep practicing and remember you can only do your best! Gossshh I feel woefully underqualified, I was giving reading a few articles aloud a go and stressing over words I didn't know so your response really calmed my nerves. Thank you very much!! m(_ _)m I kind of want to ask you lots of things but I also don't want to totally hijack the thread (it's been a while since I used a forum like this so I don't really know the etiquette yet) Did they have an English part to the interview as well? When it comes to placements and all of that stuff, I've read that it's a good talking point but you could end up anywhere, did you end up getting a placement in a place you wanted to go? Also, I hope you're enjoying Tottori-ken, it's on my list of locations hue Most of the interview was in English actually. It started as a typical sort of job interview, switched to the Japanese test portion, and then ended with some general Q&A chats at the end. I actually think the Japanese portion can be less intimidating overall because at least you’ve a defined topic to talk about and are less likely to be thrown curveball questions about your weaknesses or past work experience and the like! I didn’t get any of my requests but was placed smack bang in between two of them (Island Root and Hyogo) so I like to think they took my opinions into account somewhat hue. Tottori is a great placement, I’d highly recommend it! (even if we are v small) |
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Post by kowi on Jan 14, 2022 12:52:16 GMT 9
From what I remember, there was no furigana for kanjis in the reading..but i could be wrong, or just different from Ireland (im from NZ)
i know no one asked, but heres my experience with that part. I was given an article about eating insects as a possible solution to food shortage. And one of the questions I got afterwards was like "how would YOU solve food shortage and poverty issues?" which, you know, is such a braod question. I said something really dumb like "rich countries should distribute resources to less well off countries" hue but I think they were looking at whether or not you are able to answer such questions in Japanese on the spot, rather than the quality of the response.
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chikuwa
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Post by chikuwa on Jan 14, 2022 12:52:55 GMT 9
Gossshh I feel woefully underqualified, I was giving reading a few articles aloud a go and stressing over words I didn't know so your response really calmed my nerves. Thank you very much!! m(_ _)m I kind of want to ask you lots of things but I also don't want to totally hijack the thread (it's been a while since I used a forum like this so I don't really know the etiquette yet) Did they have an English part to the interview as well? When it comes to placements and all of that stuff, I've read that it's a good talking point but you could end up anywhere, did you end up getting a placement in a place you wanted to go? Also, I hope you're enjoying Tottori-ken, it's on my list of locations hue Most of the interview was in English actually. It started as a typical sort of job interview, switched to the Japanese test portion, and then ended with some general Q&A chats at the end. I actually think the Japanese portion can be less intimidating overall because at least you’ve a defined topic to talk about and are less likely to be thrown curveball questions about your weaknesses or past work experience and the like! I didn’t get any of my requests but was placed smack bang in between two of them (Island Root and Hyogo) so I like to think they took my opinions into account somewhat hue. Tottori is a great placement, I’d highly recommend it! (even if we are v small) Awesome～♪ That's not so spoopy at all, I should change my flair. You're awesome, ty so much Inari!! And that's funny because Hyogo is also on my list! Hmm wonder if there's a trick to strategic requests...  |
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chikuwa
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Post by chikuwa on Jan 14, 2022 13:01:25 GMT 9
From what I remember, there was no furigana for kanjis in the reading..but i could be wrong, or just different from Ireland (im from NZ) i know no one asked, but heres my experience with that part. I was given an article about eating insects as a possible solution to food shortage. And one of the questions I got afterwards was like "how would YOU solve food shortage and poverty issues?" which, you know, is such a braod question. I said something really dumb like "rich countries should distribute resources to less well off countries" hue but I think they were looking at whether or not you are able to answer such questions in Japanese on the spot, rather than the quality of the response. Man, that question would trip me up in English too hue I don't have the personal responsibility to decide tonight's side dishes, idk about my personal actions on poverty issues oAo Fingers crossed I get furigana only for words I don't remember in the panic ahaha Jokes aside, that seems like a good answer. If I were an interviewer, I would totally do that since your own 自己紹介 is easy enough to memorize. |
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Post by octowei on Jan 19, 2022 23:20:03 GMT 9
Hi everyone! I have my interview on Valentine's day, applied from the UK. I'm truly hoping the love in the air will make my interview a bit more relaxed. I think I'm more stressed about the article section of the interview as I saw people who had gotten articles as easy as N3 level with lots of furigana and people who had gotten really difficult articles with no furigana even on 専門用語. I also don't feel confident reading out loud and comprehending the article fully. It's not a skill I mastered even in my native languages. Also, I wasn't able to take the JLPT as it was cancelled for two years in a row in the UK but my level is N1, I practise reading news articles out loud and I'm currently preparing for BJT. I guess it will just depend on my luck with the article  Also, this is the first time I'm using a forum please feel free to warn me if I don't know the etiquette! I lurked a lot so I can get used to,, |
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Post by superalicat on Jan 20, 2022 9:40:37 GMT 9
Hi everyone! I have my interview on Valentine's day, applied from the UK. I'm truly hoping the love in the air will make my interview a bit more relaxed. I think I'm more stressed about the article section of the interview as I saw people who had gotten articles as easy as N3 level with lots of furigana and people who had gotten really difficult articles with no furigana even on 専門用語. I also don't feel confident reading out loud and comprehending the article fully. It's not a skill I mastered even in my native languages. Also, I wasn't able to take the JLPT as it was cancelled for two years in a row in the UK but my level is N1, I practise reading news articles out loud and I'm currently preparing for BJT. I guess it will just depend on my luck with the article  Also, this is the first time I'm using a forum please feel free to warn me if I don't know the etiquette! I lurked a lot so I can get used to,, welcome! I also hadn't taken the JLPT at all but the spoken/Q&A part of my interview showed my communication level pretty well so you should be fine! And I was one of the ones who got an easier article w a bunch of furigana haha. my interviewers were pretty understanding and let me take my time reading so hopefully should be the same for you |
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mz
Straight outta Narita
Posts: 11
CIR Experience: 2nd year
Location: Kanagawa
Gender (Pronouns): he/him/his
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Post by mz on Jan 20, 2022 14:45:31 GMT 9
Hello everyone, I'm a CIR Candidate from Canada. I was fortunate enough to be invited to the interview stage, but I have questions regarding the interview.
I am aware that even if I am selected as a CIR, there is still a chance I would be required to teach. I am willing and prepared for it, but I am not interested in ALT positions. Was anyone here asked to do demo teaching during their CIR interview? Would it be in Japanese as well?
Any advice or input on the interview would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
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