Gloriaria
Tried natto; not a fan
Posts: 67 
CIR Experience: 1st year
Location: Ibaraki
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Post by Gloriaria on Feb 11, 2017 3:10:51 GMT 9
I just came back from the CIR interview at Toronto this morning. Oh hell it was difficult. About half way through I was asked the question about wether or not I am willing to accept ALT offers. I answered positively, then they asked me to sing a children's song about Canada, and to give a lesson on a Canadian animal to grade 7 kids in Japan. During the mock lesson they were chatting in Japanese and making comments on my (very unskilled) drawing  I really tried to laugh it off and carried on with an awkward explanation on how moose sometimes cross the roads in the mountain. The Japanese portion was harder than I expected! I was asked 2 specific question about the article, to which I think I answered with very similar responses 🤷♀️ Thank goodness I was warned about the children's song question, and had a few prepared in my mind, would've died so hard haha overall it was positive but those aaaaaawwwkkward moments are killing me as flashbacks now hahaha how's everyone dealing with the post-interview time? Hope we all find good distractions! |
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Post by hohoEMIsen on Feb 11, 2017 8:51:38 GMT 9
OTSUKALE Gloriaria  I'm already over my impatiently waiting phase. I hope that you'll be able to find some good distractions. I'm currently distracting myself by learning Korean lololol. I still keep getting flashbacks about my interview even till now though. So don't worry, you're not alone. Haha. |
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mikazuki
Tried natto; not a fan
frozen chosen
Posts: 96
CIR Experience: Former CIR
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Post by mikazuki on Feb 11, 2017 10:00:49 GMT 9
hi hulemdos, I too have been lurking in the shadows of CIR HP waiting for my interview, which was today. having totally psyched myself out over the Japanese language portion, the reading excerpt turned out to be pretty easy and I just had to deal with nerves getting me tongue-tied and making my pronunciation super めちゃくちゃ. glad to find some other hopefuls to commiserate and wait with -- 4649/good luck!
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Post by hohoEMIsen on Mar 1, 2017 14:35:08 GMT 9
It's MARCH
The month when we will find out whether we have made it or not.
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Post by Caic on Mar 1, 2017 14:36:33 GMT 9
i found out in april
soz bud
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Mumblesnore
Dead Stargod 
’Tis the season (for Eggnog)
Posts: 16,154 
CIR Experience: Former CIR
Location: Tokyo
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Post by Mumblesnore on Mar 1, 2017 15:23:03 GMT 9
Just checked my email from last year. I found out on March 30th. It seems like the interviews were held a little earlier this year compared to last year, so maybe results will come out sooner idk.
I have no advice for making the wait bearable because I was a nervous wreck basically the entire first half of 2016 due to various stages of JET waiting anxiety.
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Post by Sheepy on Mar 1, 2017 15:36:46 GMT 9
This is how it panned out for me：
Interview was beginning of February.
Interview results came out beginning of April. (was an alternate)
Upgraded at the end of June.
Finally departed near the end of August.
Gosh there were exactly like two months in between each notification. hue
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Post by hohoEMIsen on Mar 1, 2017 21:33:42 GMT 9
Caic they told me that I would know the results in March. I do hope they keep to their promise  Mumblesnore thanks for checking your email. I have readied my heart to wait till the 31st of March. I can do this!!!! Sheepy I so do not want to go through that. My interview was at the end of Jan, so I hope that helps to make a little difference to when the results will be out. It's like you have an affinity with the even numbered months..
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Post by CaptainSeery on Mar 2, 2017 8:27:37 GMT 9
Hahah you young'uns don't know how good you have it.
I didn't get notified until mid-April.
(Everything used to be about two weeks later - my interview was in mid-February instead of January like they all are now.)
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Post by Caic on Mar 2, 2017 9:09:46 GMT 9
i dont think the embassies and consulates really know a concrete date for how clair will decide and send out info so I wouldn&t hold out for march just in case it ends up being in the beginning of april
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Post by Sheepy on Mar 2, 2017 9:31:55 GMT 9
i dont think the embassies and consulates really know a concrete date for how gyomu Gyomu will decide and send out info so I wouldn&t hold out for march just in case it ends up being in the beginning of april I found out my placement directly from my CO before GYOMU GYOMU had sent me anything XD |
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Post by CaptainSeery on Mar 2, 2017 9:37:46 GMT 9
This is just for shortlisting/alternate notification though, no? Placement notification comes significantly after that.
Also your CO broke the rules XD
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Post by Sheepy on Mar 2, 2017 9:42:37 GMT 9
This is just for shortlisting/alternate notification though, no? Placement notification comes significantly after that. Also your CO broke the rules XD Oh yeah, probably. You're right. But yeah... to be honest, I don't even think my CO knows what the rules are. LOOOL |
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Gloriaria
Tried natto; not a fan
Posts: 67
CIR Experience: 1st year
Location: Ibaraki
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Post by Gloriaria on Mar 2, 2017 23:50:22 GMT 9
I received a timeline notice from my consulate, and says we would know by mid-April and only confirmed date for us is April 25th being the very last day to reply "yes" or "no". So I've been digging a hole for myself to focus on other things.... but not really helping....ahhhhhhhh Anyways, something off the topic here. My roommate and I adopted a lovely ragdoll cat last year, soooo adorable and big and fluffy. >_< However, it turns out that my roommate is getting married later this year and probably won't be able to keep him. Therefore I was wondering about whether or not it would be possible for me bring him along to Japan? Anyone has any experience with this? I would guess that it depends on the regulation of the residence we are assigned to? |
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Mumblesnore
Dead Stargod
’Tis the season (for Eggnog)
Posts: 16,154
CIR Experience: Former CIR
Location: Tokyo
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Post by Mumblesnore on Mar 3, 2017 8:50:42 GMT 9
It's a huge pain in the ass and the whole process takes ~9 months, and it doesn't really have anything to do with your residence. It's a national thing that applies to anyone taking a pet into Japan.
Simon and Martina of the YouTube channel EatYourKimchi did a very extensive video about the whole process, and I'm sure there are a lot of other blogs and resources about it online.
But basically: yeah, it's not recommended.
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Post by shanshan310 on Mar 4, 2017 14:33:30 GMT 9
Also probably depends on your placement and how lenient they are. I had to find a private apartment (brought a partner, not a pet, but still couldn't move into the place they found as a result) and my work was really cool with that, and other people have brought pets over, but I remember there was some drama on the incoming jet FB page where a girl had organised to bring her cat and her BOE just basically said no, you can't bring the cat into the place we found and no, you can't move into a different place. I think she ended up bringing it and keeping it at a mate's house. You should probably be okay, but it's probably better to be aware.
Ragdolls are adorable though so I hope you are able to bring him with you!
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sven
Founding Father of the CIRHP 
Posts: 472
CIR Experience: Former CIR
Location: Niigata
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Post by sven on Mar 7, 2017 8:54:20 GMT 9
i dont think the embassies and consulates really know a concrete date for how gyomu Gyomu will decide and send out info so I wouldn&t hold out for march just in case it ends up being in the beginning of april we don't. it comes when it comes, but is likely to be late March for the US at least. |
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Post by Dee on Mar 10, 2017 0:05:20 GMT 9
Hi everyone. This is my first time posting. I interviewed for the CIR position and am eagerly awaiting to hear if I'm short-listed or not I have a question for current CIRs, once you were notified that you were short-listed, how soon did you need to start the visa process? My husband needs to renew his passport and we are applying for my son's passport in the next few days, and was curious if we would need to expedite the process? よろしくお願いします！ |
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Mumblesnore
Dead Stargod
’Tis the season (for Eggnog)
Posts: 16,154
CIR Experience: Former CIR
Location: Tokyo
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Post by Mumblesnore on Mar 10, 2017 8:54:56 GMT 9
It would help if you could tell us what country you are from. Every country's process is different, and we have people from various countries on this board to help you out.
In general, I would say not to worry about it now and just wait for the email from your consulate. Trust me, they will give you plenty of time.
I don't remember exactly how soon I started the process after getting short-listed, but all the steps were very clearly lined out by my consulate and it was relatively stress free. If you're American, I would recommend getting your FBI background check submitted ASAP, if you haven't already.
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Post by Sheepy on Mar 10, 2017 9:05:05 GMT 9
Hi everyone. This is my first time posting. I interviewed for the CIR position and am eagerly awaiting to hear if I'm short-listed or not I have a question for current CIRs, once you were notified that you were short-listed, how soon did you need to start the visa process? My husband needs to renew his passport and we are applying for my son's passport in the next few days, and was curious if we would need to expedite the process? よろしくお願いします！ Welcome to the CIRHP! お疲れ様です！ The visa process came after finding out my placement, which I assume is probably the same for everyone across the board. In my situation, I was notified of my placement about a month before my departure date and the following day I started the visa process. I had to send in all my completed forms and my passport via mail by the 2-week point prior to departure. I received my passport back with my visa on the day of departure. (I am from southern California, so this is how it was for us.) |
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Shimanchu 2024
Well you can tell by the way I use my star I'm a woman's star, no time to star. Music loud and starring stars I been starred around, since I was star.
中年危機イン沖
Posts: 6,892
CIR Experience: ULTIMATE UNICORN (6th year)
Location: Okinawa
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Post by Shimanchu 2024 on Mar 10, 2017 9:44:55 GMT 9
Yeah, Visa stuff should be fine, but stuff like passport renewal and application can sometimes take awhile.....
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Post by Dee on Mar 11, 2017 0:10:56 GMT 9
Thanks everyone! I'm from the US (Texas) so that's reassuring.
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Post by Dee on Mar 11, 2017 1:02:43 GMT 9
Thanks, mumblesnore2.0, for the advise on the FBI background check. I had received some information about getting that started from the JET Office in Houston and was planning to get that started |
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Post by CaptainSeery on Mar 13, 2017 8:32:23 GMT 9
I would say you probably don't need to expedite the passports, but it might be good to get the applications in ASAP, even before you get the results from JET.
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Post by shanshan310 on Mar 14, 2017 16:22:43 GMT 9
I would say you probably don't need to expedite the passports, but it might be good to get the applications in ASAP, even before you get the results from JET. As someone who didn't realise I needed to renew my passport until the last minute (I think I only just had two years on it) and had to pay extra to get it earlier, do this do this do this. |
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Gloriaria
Tried natto; not a fan
Posts: 67
CIR Experience: 1st year
Location: Ibaraki
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Post by Gloriaria on Mar 28, 2017 12:31:48 GMT 9
Hello everyone! As April approaches... slowly... I realize that Australia/U.K and other parts of Europe are getting their results in! It seems like my fellow North America applicants still have to wait for a week or two to find out, looking at some of the posting about shortlist/waitlist really makes me nervous So my plan is to keep my hand in sand like an ostrich until that email comes knocking. Best of luck to my dear fellow applicants!!! |
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Mumblesnore
Dead Stargod
’Tis the season (for Eggnog)
Posts: 16,154
CIR Experience: Former CIR
Location: Tokyo
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Post by Mumblesnore on Mar 28, 2017 17:13:37 GMT 9
It's amazing how much more quickly time passes when you having nothing on the line, lel.
I remember how loooong March felt last year, but this year it was over in a flash.
(Sorry, this was a mean post.)
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Post by hohoEMIsen on Mar 29, 2017 1:00:02 GMT 9
Dearest Dearest Everyone Here!
I FREAKIN MADE IT!!!! I am much KANDOHS!!
I’m ready to call all of you SENPAI TACHS! Very many YOLOSIKS!
Thank you to all my SOP proofreaders once again!
And all the CIRs who have HAGEMASITAH me along the way.
Oh my kamisama. Oh my namidas.
I’ll do a proper self-introduction in the self-intro thread when I get the time!!
Once again, many many much much YOLOSIK.
hohoEMI ✿
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Gloriaria
Tried natto; not a fan
Posts: 67
CIR Experience: 1st year
Location: Ibaraki
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Post by Gloriaria on Mar 29, 2017 7:49:08 GMT 9
SEE YOU ALL IN JAPAN!!!!!
Wow I can't believe I got in!!! I read that email with my mind going *beep-------* all blank.
I can't express enough how grateful I am that I found this place and read your posts along this life-consuming process. >.<
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Post by CaptainSeery on Mar 29, 2017 8:24:47 GMT 9
Congrats you guys!
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I really tried to laugh it off and carried on with an awkward explanation on how moose sometimes cross the roads in the mountain. The Japanese portion was harder than I expected! I was asked 2 specific question about the article, to which I think I answered with very similar responses 🤷♀️ 
