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Post by zdaradara23 on Aug 3, 2015 18:16:44 GMT 9
Hey there,
I know that this is REALLY early, but I'm just wondering...
Has anyone started preparing a personal statement/statement of purpose for the 2016 application?
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Post by snell_mouse on Aug 4, 2015 9:53:47 GMT 9
(current JET so I can't answer your question but) If you're a prospective JET and already working on the application, way to be on top of things! えらい～  |
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Post by Aya Raincoat on Aug 7, 2015 10:12:40 GMT 9
I'll probably kind of use the same one as last year, with a few changes... Unless I decide to switch to ALT?
I think it's a great idea to prepare this early, this way you can bother only about making it better later.
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Post by zdaradara23 on Aug 8, 2015 10:02:51 GMT 9
I've read a lot of examples but I'm still struggling hue.
My draft just has a bunch of random paragraphs at the moment.
Any advice?
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Post by Aya Raincoat on Aug 8, 2015 13:23:19 GMT 9
I think the most important part is to show what you can do for the program and not just what it can do for you, and fit a few examples while still being to the point.
Maybe start by making a coherent text out of your paragraphs and then have it read by a few people to see what you can prune out?
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G-Rex
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Post by G-Rex on Aug 10, 2015 19:17:12 GMT 9
(my personal opinion of) things to include:
+ why you want to be a CIR (imho, fewer reasons about childhood anime, and more reasons about childhood japanese hulemdos/neighbours/homestays etc seem to go down well)
+ why you think you would be a good CIR
+ how you are good at both sharing your own culture and how you are also open/flexible/adaptive to learn from others (交流=/=一方通行 etc etc)
+ why you can be a valuable addition to an office (bright personality, hard-working, punctual, respectful and diligent, other skills such as other languages, familiarity with programming, that kind of thing)
+ how being a CIR can help you and your future career (bonus points if future career aspirations include working in japan afterwards and/or going back home to do something japan-related after JET)
as a PA i read a lot of (admittedly mostly ALT) application forms, and the ones with more reasons grounded in reality and with realistic ambition sound a lot better than the ones gushing about their sailor moon era when they were a child, but the fact that those applications are even getting to my desk in the first place probably means that saying that isn't really a deal breaker over at CLAIR.
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BífCarbet
Straight outta Narita
Posts: 28
CIR Experience: 1st year
Location: Gaikoku
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Post by BífCarbet on Aug 14, 2015 10:34:59 GMT 9
(my personal opinion of) things to include: + why you want to be a CIR (imho, fewer reasons about childhood anime, and more reasons about childhood japanese hulemdos/neighbours/homestays etc seem to go down well) + why you think you would be a good CIR + how you are good at both sharing your own culture and how you are also open/flexible/adaptive to learn from others (交流=/=一方通行 etc etc) + why you can be a valuable addition to an office (bright personality, hard-working, punctual, respectful and diligent, other skills such as other languages, familiarity with programming, that kind of thing) + how being a CIR can help you and your future career (bonus points if future career aspirations include working in japan afterwards and/or going back home to do something japan-related after JET) I made a list just like this. I addressed each point with a list of my qualities, experiences, and ideas. I wrote out paragraphs for each of my ideas with no character or word limit, and put them together to address the points on the list like the one above. With these body paragraphs, I made one long essay that was initially like four or five pages. I looked for repetition and decided where the repeated content was more appropriate. I cut out a lot of the narrative and the gratuitousness. After getting it down to approximately the right length, I tied it all together to make it flow. Then I just tinkered with that two-page essay for a while until I had what I wanted. It was mechanical and airtight, and I got through. |
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Post by Researcher Irish on Aug 14, 2015 14:08:44 GMT 9
To counteract the above posts:
I wrote it as a complete stream of consciousness because I did it at easily my most busiest period in my whole life up to this point.
I have seen the most otaku-y peeps on JET with the social skills of a spoon and also some mean nasty people (very few) however, I know what I think helped my stand out in my interview was my "Culture is great. We should share it" long shpeel. They didnt give a hoot about other skills, office manners, personality etc. Emphasize the culture thing.
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BífCarbet
Straight outta Narita
Posts: 28
CIR Experience: 1st year
Location: Gaikoku
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Post by BífCarbet on Aug 14, 2015 15:20:49 GMT 9
To counteract the above posts: I wrote it as a complete stream of consciousness because I did it at easily my most busiest period in my whole life up to this point. I have seen the most otaku-y peeps on JET with the social skills of a spoon and also some mean nasty people (very few) however, I know what I think helped my stand out in my interview was my "Culture is great. We should share it" long shpeel. They didnt give a hoot about other skills, office manners, personality etc. Emphasize the culture thing. A good approach. It doesn't have to be a project as long as it's good and/or sincere. I have also met some awful people on JET. |
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Post by zdaradara23 on Aug 15, 2015 10:54:46 GMT 9
Thank you CIRHP Senpai's for your advice!!! 頑張ります～～～ |
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Post by zdaradara23 on Oct 10, 2015 16:57:07 GMT 9
The US App is open! Best of luck to everyone applying!
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Post by Aya Raincoat on Oct 14, 2015 11:41:52 GMT 9
Good luck everyone!
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Post by Graeme Howard on Oct 14, 2015 13:09:58 GMT 9
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Post by zdaradara23 on Oct 17, 2015 8:47:53 GMT 9
ＯＮＥ ＯＦ ＵＳ ＯＮＥ ＯＦ ＵＳ ＯＮＥ ＯＦ ＵＳ Yes, I hope to become like one of you guys!!!!~~~I just talked to one of the JET reps for my area. It seems that about 10 apply, 5 actually get an interview, and about 1-2 people get in. D: I guess the best thing to do is stay positive!!!ファイト！  |
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Post by zdaradara23 on Nov 25, 2015 11:45:23 GMT 9
And now the waiting begins! 3 more months until we find out about interviews!
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Post by snell_mouse on Nov 30, 2015 9:22:49 GMT 9
And now the waiting begins! 3 more months until we find out about interviews! Good luck!  |
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Post by Aya Raincoat on Dec 1, 2015 12:14:01 GMT 9
This is so stressful >_<
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Post by CaptainSeery on Dec 1, 2015 16:35:53 GMT 9
Just put it out of your head until you hear about interviews. It won't do you any good to dwell on it, it's not like you can change anything at this point, and it will just stress you out!
Easier said than done, though, I know...
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Post by Aya Raincoat on Dec 1, 2015 23:41:42 GMT 9
Oh yeah, this is nothing compared to the wait after the interview... or you know, the interview itself.
For now it's more of a short-term "I just brought in my package, and I hope everything is fine with it" stress, hue.
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Post by Caic on Dec 4, 2015 13:02:37 GMT 9
GANBALE innit guys
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