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[davidrhys]

Hey all

So ive been in Sapporo a few months now, loving my time here.
Just got an email about an interview with the Berlitz / ELS branch in Odori, sapporo, part-time position.
Can anyone out there shed light on the interview process etc, and pointers would be a real help.

Also im in the midst of apartment hunting, found a place in nijuyonken, 45000 yen. Anyone know of other apartment people to contact who dont need big key money, deposits and references.

Cheers everyone

[santo]

They just put you in with a group of about 6 to 12 people and chat you up for a bit, and then spend the rest of the time telling you about Berlitz- no demo lesson or grammar test or anything like that. It`s actually a kind of enjoyable experience. Wear a suit and be on time. You have to do two weeks unpaid training, but it`s a pretty good gig over all. Good luck.

[Glenski]

About 4 years ago I interviewed for a PT position with that Berlitz office. The interview was conducted by one guy, an American, not a group of people. He gave me an uninspiring pitch about the company in 10-15 minutes, then tiredly announced that he had to ask me (yes, HAD to) some standard questions. Yup, they were standard, but his whole attitude was what really sold me AGAINST the place.

In the final analysis, he said he would call back and he did to offer me the job, about a week later. I refused it. Even if I hadn't had another job to take at that time, I think I'd have still refused it. The main problem was that PT teachers have to call in every day to see if any students have signed up for their time slot. If not, you don't teach, so you don't get paid. What a waste of time and a poor way to run a business, I thought.