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Nova Got a Hold of me Fast
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LoTan



Joined: 21 Sep 2006
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 02, 2006 5:00 am    Post subject: ... Reply with quote
i read this somewhere.. but correct me if i'm wrong..
if you get hired by nova... is it two weeks prior to your departure that they tell you where you'll be stationed???

if i'm wrong.... how soon do u know where you'll be stationed once u pass the interview process and they tell you.. you're HIRED!!?!?!???
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ripslyme



Joined: 29 Jan 2005
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Location: Japan
PostPosted: Thu Nov 02, 2006 5:59 am    Post subject: Re: ... Reply with quote
LoTan wrote:
i read this somewhere.. but correct me if i'm wrong..
if you get hired by nova... is it two weeks prior to your departure that they tell you where you'll be stationed???

if i'm wrong.... how soon do u know where you'll be stationed once u pass the interview process and they tell you.. you're HIRED!!?!?!???


They let me know I was hired 2 weeks after my interview. This was a few months before my departure date. Yes, I was told my city 2 weeks before departure. I didn't find out my branch until Tokyo orientation.
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LoTan



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PostPosted: Thu Nov 02, 2006 8:02 am    Post subject: ... Reply with quote
is there anyone here.. or know anyone who was got placed in the countryside when they wrote a preference of being in the city??

i know u dont get a guarantee of what u want... but yeah..

I know u can request to transfer... but how often does that go through?
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LoTan



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PostPosted: Thu Nov 02, 2006 3:38 pm    Post subject: .. Reply with quote
AFTER TWO days of my interview with Nova.. i JUST got a call from them saying "congratulations!"

WOoooooooo!! i guess i'll be leaving on a jet plane soon to japan! ^___^
thx everyone for the tips, advice and what nots...

I know what i'm gettin myself into.. and i'm ready to make the most of it!
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furiousmilksheikali



Joined: 31 Jul 2006
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Location: In a coffee shop, splitting a 30,000 yen tab with Sekiguchi.
PostPosted: Thu Nov 02, 2006 4:01 pm    Post subject: Re: ... Reply with quote
LoTan wrote:
is there anyone here.. or know anyone who was got placed in the countryside when they wrote a preference of being in the city??
i know u dont get a guarantee of what u want... but yeah..

I know u can request to transfer... but how often does that go through?


This often happens on JET. But, NOVA has few branches that are way out in the country.
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Omeo



Joined: 08 Feb 2005
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 02, 2006 6:11 pm    Post subject: Re: same.. Reply with quote
LoTan wrote:
as well... with just the college diploma, i can only apply for a working holiday visa... AND.. i can only work as a FLEXI SCHEDULED position @ nova. does nova hire a lot of flexi position ppl????


I've never heard that. Where did you read it? I didn't see it on their site. If that's true, what do you need to do for a sponsored position?
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LoTan



Joined: 21 Sep 2006
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 03, 2006 2:44 am    Post subject: Re: same.. Reply with quote
Omeo wrote:
LoTan wrote:
as well... with just the college diploma, i can only apply for a working holiday visa... AND.. i can only work as a FLEXI SCHEDULED position @ nova. does nova hire a lot of flexi position ppl????


I've never heard that. Where did you read it? I didn't see it on their site. If that's true, what do you need to do for a sponsored position?


you NEED a university degree to work the sponsored position. its required due to japanese immigration/visa laws blah blah blah etc.
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seastarr



Joined: 22 Sep 2006
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PostPosted: Tue Nov 07, 2006 1:23 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
If Nova's staff shortage is the same as it was when I left 4 months ago, and from talking to my friends there (most of whom have recently left or are in the process of leaving), it is, you should have no problem working overtime. There are no laws in Japan (well at least not that Nova enforces) regarding working hours in a day, or days in a row like we have in Canada. They are great about paying OT and I never had any problems receiving proper pay. One thing to keep in mind though if you are going on a Flexi-schedule is that you only get OT pay (125% pay) IF you work on your days off or over 8 lessons a day. Normal flexi- schedules are 5 lessons a day, usually in the evening from 5-9. So, if you decide or are asked to work 8 lessons vs. 5, you will be paid the normal rate for a lesson, not extra. If you work 9 lessons, the 9th lesson will be paid at 125%. If you work on your day off, all lessons will be paid at 125%. This was always an area of confusion among teachers. Working for Nova is not a bad gig, just make sure you have everything straight and you understand what you are getting into before you board the plane. Many don't and they are the ones who usually gripe and complain about Nova.
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LoTan



Joined: 21 Sep 2006
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PostPosted: Tue Nov 07, 2006 2:45 am    Post subject: ... Reply with quote
seastarr wrote:
If Nova's staff shortage is the same as it was when I left 4 months ago, and from talking to my friends there (most of whom have recently left or are in the process of leaving), it is, you should have no problem working overtime. There are no laws in Japan (well at least not that Nova enforces) regarding working hours in a day, or days in a row like we have in Canada. They are great about paying OT and I never had any problems receiving proper pay. One thing to keep in mind though if you are going on a Flexi-schedule is that you only get OT pay (125% pay) IF you work on your days off or over 8 lessons a day. Normal flexi- schedules are 5 lessons a day, usually in the evening from 5-9. So, if you decide or are asked to work 8 lessons vs. 5, you will be paid the normal rate for a lesson, not extra. If you work 9 lessons, the 9th lesson will be paid at 125%. If you work on your day off, all lessons will be paid at 125%. This was always an area of confusion among teachers. Working for Nova is not a bad gig, just make sure you have everything straight and you understand what you are getting into before you board the plane. Many don't and they are the ones who usually gripe and complain about Nova.


so when u get paid 125% ...... whats the pay rate for 100%??? is there an actual set $$$ amount per lesson??
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seastarr



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