Most of you who apply for Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) jobs already know a bit about the job involved. As a major step towards improving English language education in Japan, the Japanese government introduced English language instruction from elementary to high schools. An ALT works together with a Japanese teacher to teach English in those schools. These teaching assignments are available in high schools, junior high schools and elementary schools throughout Japan.
This is a question each gaijin asks himself/herself before entering to this land of rising sun (and cutting-edge technology). The biggest hurdle as we gaijin see is the language/communication. However, my general advice would be not to worry too much about it. People are friendly here and most of them can speak at least a few words in English.
Adapting a Japanese lifestyle may seem difficult but as you start living you get adapted to it natuarally. So what are those unique qualities that indicate a person turning towards a Japanese lifestyle? Here are some indications that may make you realize that you are adapting this lifestyle!
The number of foreigners coming to Japan has increased in recent decades. There has been a demand for native language teachers, in particular English teachers for Japanese primary schools and private language schools. There is also a high demand for IT professionals to cater to the demands of IT savvy Japanese companies. The living conditions in Japan are comfortable because of all ultra-modern gadgets and Japan 's super high-density very punctual railway network. However, day to day life in Japan can be different from what some foreigners are accustomed to in their home countries.
It is mid-June, the time where spring has come to an end and summer is being approached. But before summer arrives in Japan, it provides the country with continuous rain which is why this period of time at the moment is rainy season. Rainy season is called “Tsuyu” in Japanese language which when translated means “plum rain”.It is called so because the rainy season occurs right at the time when plum ripening occurs.
For limited job opportunities there are no dearth of applications. Most employers might be spending less than a minute to read a resume. So, preparing a resume should be the first priority for job seekers. It is all right to draw attention of your employer but overdoing it will ruin your chance to get or retain your dream job. Draft your resume in such a manner that you are able to get an interview call. Remember, the resume is an advertisement of yourself – but it should be true advertisement. 95% of HR professionals always conduct reference checks on job candidates, and more than half say they sometimes find inconsistencies which they hate a lot. Resume should truly showcase your experience and qualifications in most succinct and relevant way.
In a competitive job market jobs seekers often resort to unique and sometimes unconventional ways to get the attention of a reputed employer. However, most of the times such gimmicks backfire. So, it is wise not to try something which can backfire on your job prospect. The best thing you can do is to spend sometime in preparing a good but compact resume. Your employer might be spending less than a minute to look at your resume. And if he cannot find necessary keywords in your resume, it goes to trash. Spend time to highlight necessary keywords in your resume rather than spending time to decorate the resume with slick templates.
Our clients are looking for several ALTs for schools all over Japan. Candidates must have Japanese working visa. Native speakers with some experience in English teaching will be preferred. Please contact us for further details.
Utsunomiya English Center (Tochigi), is seeking an experienced, full-time English teacher to work at a
local high school, commencing April 2012. Applicants
MUST be native English speakers, currently living in the Kanto area of Japan and have at least intermediate-level ability in Japanese. One year, renewable contract.
The number of foreigners coming to Japan has increased in recent decades. There has been a demand for native language teachers, in particular English teachers for Japanese primary schools and private language schools. There is also a high demand for IT professionals to cater to the demands of IT savvy Japanese companies. The living conditions in Japan are comfortable because of all ultra-modern gadgets and Japan 's super high-density very punctual railway network. However, day to day life in Japan can be different from what some foreigners are accustomed to in their home countries.
