Hey All,
I would love to go back to Japan to teach English - I have a BA, a Grad.Dip TESOL and a Master in Education (TESOL)... Does anyone have any suggestions regarding the best places to seek employment, bearing in mind my qualifications ? I am not fluent in Japanese, but am learning slowly at the moment.
Kind thanks in advance!
Sivvy.
Job Advice! HELP!
- furrykef
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Re: Job Advice! HELP!
Have you looked into the JET program? That's how most English teachers in Japan get their jobs, I think.
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Re: Job Advice! HELP!
Shes overqualified for that. I'd be able to get a job through JET even though I have no language qualifications.furrykef wrote:Have you looked into the JET program? That's how most English teachers in Japan get their jobs, I think.
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Oh, I see. And yet I'm not qualified for JET 'cause I don't have a stupid degree 

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Re: Job Advice! HELP!
Aw I'm not saying JET is lowly, it's just you don't need an educational degree (especially not a masters :O) to get in. And it's not that you're not qualified for JET without a degree, it's just that we're not legally allowed to work in Japan on a work visa without a degree. i.e. it could just be a theatre degree, as long as it's a degree.furrykef wrote:Oh, I see. And yet I'm not qualified for JET 'cause I don't have a stupid degree