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Haruka
Joined: 23 Aug 2012 Posts: 38 Location: California
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Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2012 2:08 am Post subject: |
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You asked all the right questions. You've made you preparations. Now, take a deep breath and relax! Do the best you can and smile.
Just be sure to tell us all how it went! |
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stumptowny
Joined: 29 May 2011 Posts: 310
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Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2012 2:25 am Post subject: does interac give raises? |
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does interac give raises? for teachers re-contracting? |
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ZennoSaji
Joined: 02 Feb 2010 Posts: 87 Location: Mito, Ibaraki
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Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2012 8:21 pm Post subject: |
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When I asked my recruiter about raises (since the example salaries implied NONE), she said the raises came from merit, not so much recontracting. They are trying to move towards making upward movement more accessible to ALTs. |
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ssjup81
Joined: 15 Jun 2009 Posts: 664 Location: Adachi-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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Posted: Sat Dec 01, 2012 4:27 am Post subject: |
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Hey, for those who are doing this from within the country, about how long before you hear something back from them? My interview was moved to Monday, December 3. I still have to do my demo lesson and video to submit.
Wish I didn't have to do that, though. Wish I could do it in person. |
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kah5217
Joined: 29 Sep 2012 Posts: 270 Location: Ibaraki
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Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2012 12:28 am Post subject: |
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It seemed to go well today. The recruiter let two people redo their videos. I was slightly annoyed at how she tried to sell me on leopalace though. It is not impossible to find my own place and I know what that will mean, but others have done it and I can too..
Edit: Now that I'm back home I can elaborate more. I ended up teaching directions with a game of "Where's Doraemon", and a couple people (including the recruiter) seemed to like it. I did mention housing as one of my concerns, but I pretty much expected to be on my own for that considering my needs (read: cat). She said my preference was slightly limited, but I told her I really don't care as long as I don't end up somewhere too cold. (PA climate is cold enough for me.)
DC driving was bad though. I'm surprised I only saw one accident. |
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Haruka
Joined: 23 Aug 2012 Posts: 38 Location: California
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Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2012 5:59 am Post subject: |
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Cool idea for a demo lesson! That works on a couple of different levels demonstrating creativity and an attempt to connect the activity with pre-existing student knowledge. Excellent! And you left your preferences open. Sounds like you stand a pretty good chance. Let us know if you get picked up.
LeoPalace is all Interac really uses, from what I understand. And LeoPalace is generally not pet-friendly. It's difficult to find pet-friendly accommodations in Japan, but not impossible. So, good luck there. That's one thing I will miss in Japan; being able to have a cat. |
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kah5217
Joined: 29 Sep 2012 Posts: 270 Location: Ibaraki
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Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2012 4:49 am Post subject: |
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I got the email signaling the start of my countdown. I think I have a good chance, but I guess if they say no, then I'll have to look into Borderlink. |
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Haruka
Joined: 23 Aug 2012 Posts: 38 Location: California
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Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 6:19 am Post subject: |
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The important thing is that you keep trying. I was turned down by two other companies before I was finally accepted. |
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kah5217
Joined: 29 Sep 2012 Posts: 270 Location: Ibaraki
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Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2012 8:32 pm Post subject: |
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I got an offer. Good thing I checked my spam folder. |
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ssjup81
Joined: 15 Jun 2009 Posts: 664 Location: Adachi-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2013 10:36 am Post subject: |
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So, anyone else hear from them? |
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kah5217
Joined: 29 Sep 2012 Posts: 270 Location: Ibaraki
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Posted: Sun Feb 03, 2013 12:45 am Post subject: |
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I'm being placed in Kasumigaura, Ibaraki. They're in the middle of placing everyone they hired this season so a lot of people are on edge. |
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ssjup81
Joined: 15 Jun 2009 Posts: 664 Location: Adachi-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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Posted: Sun Feb 03, 2013 2:42 am Post subject: |
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I don't know if I was technically hired or not yet. I was told that I passed all the stages and that they have an interest in me and that they were finishing up my paperwork, but was then told, after questioning them about whether I'm hired and just looking for placement:
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Dear Wendy,
You will only have a definite position with Interac after the Sales Department approval. Up to that moment, nothing is guaranteed. |
That doesn't sound very reassuring, especially since I have to move out by March 28, at least. Maybe it's different for those who are applying from within Japan since it'll take more time to get those from outside of it, sorted and stuff. |
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