The Inside Japan Podcast

This week it's just me and the 10 most common mistakes I've seen from people practicing their interview with ALTInsiderResumeReview.com. Some are obvious, others will shock you! (not really shock you, but you might be mildly surprised)

 

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Things Mentioned in This Episode:

 

* Altinsider Resume Review Interview Practice

* Interview Advice

* Speaking Slower

* Tofugu's Interview Advice

* The JET Coaster's Interview Advice

* Erotic Manga

* Facebook

* Twitter

 

Thing to Do:

* Go check out ALTInsiderResumeReview.

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For the third and final episode of Interview month, we have Spot from the Spot Goes Youtube channel. Spot went from Eikaiwa in Japan to working in TV in Hawaii. Naturally there is a lot in the middle, which is what we talk about in the episode!

 

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Things Mentioned in This Episode:

 

* National AJET

* Spot's Youtube Channel

* NOVA

* NOVA's Bankruptcy

* A Typical Gaijin House

* Bali Vid

Thing to Do:

* Go check out Spot's Youtube!

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For the second episode of Interview month, we have AJET volunteer and JET Rachel! She does a lot of hard work helping people get jobs after their time in Japan, which is definitely a good thing.

 

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Things Mentioned in This Episode:

 

* National AJET

* AJET Job Listings Facebook Group

* Jetwit Jobs Website

* The JET Program

* Lindamood Bell Learning Processes

* Being More Than a Tape Recorder in the Classroom

* To Recontract or Not, A Big Decision

* JET Alumni Associations

Thing to Do:

* Go check out the AJET Job Website here

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For the first episode of 2017, it's an interview with Kyle, an English teacher and Gaijinpot writer living in Hokkaido. Listen along to his trials and tribulations from his path from America to Japan, and beyond...

 

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Things Mentioned in This Episode:

 

* Kyle's Facebook

* Kyle's articles on Gaijinpot

* The Lesson Plans

* Pokemon Anime

* University of Hawaii Hilo

* Portland Video

* The story of my Marriage in Japan

* Sapporo Promo Vid

* Niseko Promo Video

Thing to Do:

* Go read one of Kyle's articles here

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Well here, we are. The last episode of the year. This week I go through what went well this year, the most popular episodes and goals for 2017. Let's all take a moment to look back, and then move forward. There is more fun to be had in 2017. Let's go have it.

 

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Things Mentioned in This Episode:

* 2016 State of the Site

* Just Japan Podcast - Deep in Japan Podcast - The Famicast

* Interview with James - Restaurant Owner in Hokkaido

* #3 Most Popular Episode! (Not named because that would be a spoiler obvi)

* #2 Most Popular Episode!

* #1 Most Popular Episode!

* Episode with NHK Sumo Commentator

* Yearly Lesson Plans

Thing to Do:

* Let me know what your favorite episode of the year was-> Twitter - Facebook - Email

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Chris w/Hironobu Sakaguchi, creator of the Final Fantasy series!

This week its an interview with Chris, currently an international school teacher with a long and interesting path through Japan. From the JET Programme to P.h.D to PAX East, he's done a lot of cool things that we all can learn something from.

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Things Mentioned in This Episode:

* Chris' Website - Twitter

* Chris' PAX East Presentation

* International Baccalaureate

* Starblazers

* Robotek

* The JET Programme

* Interac

* The Kancho Post

* Hawaii Bus Tours

* The MEXT Scholarship

* Nara Institute of Science and Technology Intro Video

* Suguru Yamaguchi

* Ritusmeikan

* Masayuki Uemura (Inventor of the Famicom)

* Nominication

* Decepticons

Thing to Do:

* Watch the presentation Chris did at PAX East!

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This week its an interview with The General Union, a group fighting for worker's rights all over Japan. They have helped countless teachers and other workers in Japan, and they might be able to help you out someday as well. For more info check out their website here.

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Things Mentioned in This Episode:

* The General Union Website - Facebook

* Christmas Contest 2016

* ALTInsider Resume Review

* ALT Insider Yearly Lesson Plans

* 29.5 Hours

* ECC

* Interac

* NOVA

* Gaba

Thing to Do:

* Check out the General Union's Facebook!

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This week its me answering the first question I ask all of my podcast guests: Why did you come to Japan in the first place? My reason isn't anything earth shattering, but I figure it's only fair that I answer the question I ask so many people every week.

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Things Mentioned in This Episode:

* Christmas Contest 2016

* Sumo Broadcaster Episode

* Yearly Lesson Plans Hi Friends 1 + 2

* University of Maryland Intro video

* Shenmue

* Geos

* NOVA

* Jason in Japan Youtube Channel

* BigDaikon Forum

* TokyoCooney videos

* RodgerSwan videos

* Niseko TV Youtube Channel

Thing to Do:

* Send me a show suggestion! [email protected]

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This week its an awesome interview with John, someone working in sports media while living in Japan. Lots of gold in this one for anyone interested in breaking into any field in Japan. Listen and learn.

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Things Mentioned in This Episode:

* Inside Sports Japan - Site - Facebook - Twitter - Instagram

* John getting interviewed about Sumo

* Christmas Contest 2016

* 2018 Incoming JETs Facebook Group

* Podcast Workflow Post

* Sumo Documentary

* Avoiding the Gaijin Bubble

* Sumo Banzuke

* The Free Masons

* Japans American Football League - The X League

* Sumo wrestler John helped break into Sumo,Ōsunaarashi Kintarō

* Awesome Hakuho Match

Thing to Do:

* Check out Inside Sports Japan on Facebook!

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This week its some recommendations on what to do when the JET Program kicks you to the curb. Sure it hurts, but you have MANY other options to chase your dreams in Japan. Don't just cry at the feet of the JET god if it rejects you, find another way.

Enjoy!

 

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Things Mentioned in This Episode:

* Christmas Contest 2016

* My Interview with JET Interviewer, Jason

* My Experience at an Eikaiwa

* Eikaiwa vs. ALT

* My Interview with Kindergarten Teacher, Kevin

* Trevor in Japan - Working a Ski Lift in Japan

* The Fall of NOVA

* Send me a show suggestion! [email protected]

Thing to Do:

* Check out some other jobs JobsinJapan.com!

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