The Inside Japan Podcast

This week HR person Kyoko and Trainer Carlos come in to explain what it's like to work at the unique "school", that is known as My Gym. Definitely off the beaten path in terms of the old standard Eikaiwa or ALT jobs. Enjoooy.

 

Right-Click to Download the Mp3

[Check out My Gym: Website | Facebook | Youtube | Instagram ]

 

[Follow the Show: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube]

[Find a Job: JobsinJapan.com]

[Discuss the show: Discord] [Leave a Review (You Rock): iTunes]

Topics

* 02:59 - Intro - Who are you guys?

* 04:30 - What's special about My Gym?

* 08:30 - Is sales a big part of the job?

* 11:54 - What's the most common resume mistakes you see?

* 12:45 - What makes a bad teacher?

* 17:20 - What are some things that you wish you knew when you first came to Japan?

* 22:10 - Final Advice

Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Android, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated.

Thanks for listening!

Discuss this episode with like minded people on the ALTInsider discord:

This week I talk with Jake about the death and rebirth of Englipedia (now ALTopedia), why he is still an ALT after passing JLPT N1, and a lot more. Enjoooy.

 

Right-Click to Download the Mp3

[Check out Jake and ALTopedia: ALTopedia | ALT Training Online]

 

[Follow the Show: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube]

[Find a Job: JobsinJapan.com]

[Discuss the show: Discord] [Leave a Review (You Rock): iTunes]

Topics

* 04:40 - Intro - Why was Englipedia special?

* 10:40 - Why Englipedia might have lost its popularity musings

* 15:23 - How I usually used Englipedia

* 19:00 - How Jake obtained N1

* 27:00 - What did you do to try to find work that wasn't teaching after passing?

* 33:40 - What the future looks like for Jake with his N1 certificate

Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Android, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated.

Thanks for listening!

Outro

Discuss this episode with like minded people on the ALTInsider discord:

This week Peter from JobsinJapan.com drops in to give us a taste of what he shares at the seminars he does all over Japan for both job seekers and employers. Not getting the job you want in Japan? Hey! Listen!

 

Right-Click to Download the Mp3

[Check out JobsinJapan and ETJ Expos: JobsinJapan | ETJ Expos]

 

[Follow the Show: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube]

[Find a Job: JobsinJapan.com]

[Discuss the show: Discord] [Leave a Review (You Rock): iTunes]

Topics

* 02:25 - What's been going on with you? What are ETJ Expos?

* 10:25 - Where employers know most applicants lie on resumes

* 09:40 - How did you pitch your idea to get your business license?

* 13:50 - What happened when Peter sued an employer

* 20:45 - How can you personalize cover letters for similar jobs?

* 25:23 - Why are there so many horrible resumes and cover letters?

* 28:22 -  Turning a negative into a positive when you're an older job seeker in Japan

* 32:16 - Closing Advice

Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Android, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated.

Thanks for listening!

Outro

Discuss this episode with like minded people on the ALTInsider discord:

This week entrepreneur Hee Gun drops in to share his unique story of creating the unique space known as Nishiogi Place. Listen, learn, and be unique.

Right-Click to Download the Mp3

[Check out Nishiogi Place: Site | Facebook | Insta | Meet-Up Group]

 

[Follow the Show: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube]

[Find a Job: JobsinJapan.com]

[Discuss the show: Discord] [Leave a Review (You Rock): iTunes]

Topics

* 02:10 - What is Nishiogi Place?

* 05:40 - Why did you choose to go to college in the US after high school in Japan?

* 09:40 - How did you pitch your idea to get your business license?

* 15:00 - What is your meet-up strategy?

* 19:30 - Is Tokyo the best place to start a business in Japan?

* 20:23 - Police Sirens

* 25:20 - What do I do if I have a great idea like you?

* 27:52 - Closing Advice

Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Android, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated.

Thanks for listening!

Outro

Discuss this episode with like minded people on the ALTInsider discord:

This week University Teacher James drops in to help me clear my inbox out of questions all about being a University Teacher in Japan. Enjooooy.

Right-Click to Download the Mp3

[Check out more of James/The Famicast: Site | Twitter]

 

[Follow the Show: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube]

[Find a Job: JobsinJapan.com]

[Discuss the show: Discord] [Leave a Review (You Rock): iTunes]

Topics

* The Prequel - James First Visit on the Show

* Where James got his Masters

* JALT (University Job Board)

* JREC (University Job Board - Japanese)

 

* 03:30 - Why Should We Trust You James?

* 04:30 - What do you think about the job of University Teacher in Japan as a whole?

* 13:00 - Is the job more stable than being an ALT or Eikaiwa Teacher?

* 16:50 - How are you evaluated?

* 18:40 - How many years on average would it take to find a University Teaching Position after JET?

* 2155: - What are you responsible for both inside and outside the classroom?

* 30:25 - Is there any job that is better than University Teacher?

* 33:30 - Closing Advice

Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Android, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated.

Thanks for listening!

Outro

Discuss this episode with like minded people on the ALTInsider discord:

Kani saw an opportunity to start a coding boot camp in Japan and he made it happen with Code Chrysalis. He quit his stable job in San Francisco, moved the entire family to Japan, and got to work on making it happen. Enjooooy.

Right-Click to Download the Mp3

[Check out more of Code Chrysalis: Site | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram]

 

[Follow the Show: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube]

[Find a Job: JobsinJapan.com]

[Discuss the show: Discord] [Leave a Review (You Rock): iTunes]

Topics

* 02:45 - Intro - What Kani Does in Japan

* 07:11 - What exactly is a coding bootcamp?

* 08:10 - "We try to make you feel comfortable being uncomfortable"

* 09:25 - First steps after coming up with the idea of starting a coding bootcamp in Japan

* 14:05 - How did you handle your visa and that side of things to get a business started?

* 18:55 - What are "soft skills"?

* 22:25 - How long would it take someone to go from zero to having a coding job?

* 33:00 - What was it like losing the safety of your old job and starting this new venture?

Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Android, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated.

Thanks for listening!

Outro

Discuss this episode with like minded people on the ALTInsider discord:

Charlie has helped many people get jobs in Japan, and accordingly he knows a thing or two about a thing or two about finding work in Japan. On this episode he shares from valuable advice about all aspects of finding work: Resume, Interview, Networking, and a lot more. Enjooooy.

 

Right-Click to Download the Mp3

[Check out more of Charlie: Live Work Play Japan | How to Find Work in Japan Free Ebook]

 

[Follow the Show: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube]

[Find a Job: JobsinJapan.com]

[Discuss the show: Discord] [Leave a Review (You Rock): iTunes]

Surviving the Japanese Winter - My Article on JobsinJapan.com

Topics

* 02:35 - Intro - What Charlie Does in Japan

* 03:55 - How do you improve your resume as a teacher?

* 08:10 - What do you think is the best way to start a career in Japan?

* 13:00 - Most common resume mistakes

* 16:10 - Are University Teaching jobs the best teaching jobs to get in Japan?

* 18:20 - Interview Advice

* 20:30 - Questions to ask your interviewers

* 23:05 - How to know if a school is good or bad

Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Android, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated.

Thanks for listening!

Outro

Discuss this episode with like minded people on the ALTInsider discord:

Zach knew he wanted to work in Japan, but he did not take the first I'll teach English and then I'll work towards the job I really want route. He took a calculated different path, and it's one that I think more people should consider as an option. Enjooooy.

 

Right-Click to Download the Mp3

[Check out Zach: After Earthquake Volunteering Site | Twitter]

[Check out Pivotal Labs: Site | Jobs | Twitter]

 

[Follow the Show: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube]

[Find a Job: JobsinJapan.com]

[Discuss the show: Discord] [Leave a Review (You Rock): iTunes]

JET Online Application Walkthrough

Topics

* 02:17 - Intro - Zach's Current Position

* 05:50 - Why not teach English in Japan after college?

* 07:00 - Zach's Volunteer work in Japan

* 11:20 - Zach calculated approach to eventually finding a job in Japan

* 14:40 - How did you get your job at Pivotal? Why did you leave your previous employer?

* 30:50 - How much Japanese do you need to work in Japan in tech?

* 33:00 - How's life in Tokyo?

Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Android, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated.

Thanks for listening!

Outro

Discuss this episode with like minded people on the ALTInsider discord:

Melissa from MY English School drops in this week to talk about her jump from a large chain Eikaiwa to a smaller school, making the move from teacher to HR, and a lot more. Enjooooy.

 

Right-Click to Download the Mp3

[Check out My English School and Melissa: Site | Facebook]

 

[Follow the Show: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube]

[Find a Job: JobsinJapan.com]

[Discuss the show: Discord] [Leave a Review (You Rock): iTunes]

Topics

* 03:48 - Intro - What Melissa Does These Days

* 06:50 - What Melissa thought of working for a Big Eikaiwa chain

* 09:10 - What made Melissa quit and how she found her next job

* 12:15 - What makes a smaller school like MY English School different from a national chain?

* 19:40 - Interview Advice

* 24:45 - What education or certificates do you like to see on a resume?

* 28:20 - Does working on JET add anything to your resume?

* 32:50 - Final Advice

Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Android, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated.

Thanks for listening!

Outro

Discuss this episode with like minded people on the ALTInsider discord:

Tyson drops in this week to talk about working hard (while being a manager at Interac in particular), why passing N1 doesn't guarantee you anything, and his path to starting his own school(s). Enjoy.

 

Right-Click to Download the Mp3

[Check out Tyson and his School: Site | Facebook | Linked-In | **NEW** Japanese School]

[Apply to One Coin English: Learn More | Marketing Intern Opportunity]

 

 

[Follow the Show: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube]

[Find a Job: JobsinJapan.com]

[Discuss the show: Discord] [Leave a Review (You Rock): iTunes]

Topics

* 01:24 - Intro - What Tyson does these days

* 02:20 - What he did when he first got into Japan

* 06:30 - Tyson's end goal for studying long enough to pass N1

* 12:30 - N1 doesn't mean you can get whatever job you want

* 18:55 - Why Tyson became a manager at Interac (It wasn't the money)

* 23:33 - Why Tyson left Interac and starting One Coin

* 31:10 - An Average day for him now

* 34:15 - Final Advice

Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Android, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated.

Thanks for listening!

Outro

Discuss this episode with like minded people on the ALTInsider discord: