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skirmish
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 Posted: Sun Dec 19, 2004 8:06 am Post subject: Yes, more questions about teaching in Japan! |
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Yeah, I know, more questions!
Im coming over to Osaka at the beginning of march next year, and wont have a job secured when I get there. I have a 3 year uni degree from new zealand and have done a year teaching in Korea. Just a few questions for y'all....
1. When I get to Osaka, has any one got any ideas/recommendations of the cheapest places to stay/set up when I start looking for a job. What do you recommend?
2. What kind of CV do japanese employees like? how should I construct one?
3. I have taught in korea, and we're wondering if there are any similarities with japan. I was teaching in an academy in korea, not a uni, so lets assume I will do the same in japan. Anyone been to both? My job is Korea was pretty sweet work wise, definately not taxing, and japanese academy jobs the same?
4. I plan on coming over on a working holiday visa. Is this acceptable to japanese employees?
5. One more question, what will the weather be like when I get there in March? What should I prepare for?
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PAULH
Joined: 28 Jan 2003
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Location: Western Japan
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| Posted: Sun Dec 19, 2004 8:36 am Post subject: Re: Yes, more questions about teaching in Japan! |
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1. When I get to Osaka, has any one got any ideas/recommendations of the cheapest places to stay/set up when I start looking for a job. What do you recommend?
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Couple of gaijin hostels in Osaka, Banana House and Orange House. Single or double rooms with shared facilities. Pay weekly or monthly
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2. What kind of CV do japanese employees like? how should I construct one?
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Glenski and I do a lot of proofreading of articles. They dont want to know your life history, what your hobbies are and how many boy scout badges you have. Simply whether you qualify for a work visa and can work legally in Japan. Grades and majors at college are not important but at top best to include your name address, age, nationality, marital status, visa where applicable, email address. Keep the CV to 1-2 pages.
A CV is a work and education record, not a sales pitch to tell them how wonderful you are. Leave goals and objectives off your resume for instance.
leave that for the interview. You can email me if you want me to give you pointers on your resume.
Most new teachers arrive here with no previous teaching experience and no qualifications. Having taught in Korea will help but probably wont make much difference to whether you get hired, as they want to see a team player who comes to work on time, not someone who thinks he knows better and tries to re-write the curriculum.
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3. I have taught in korea, and we're wondering if there are any similarities with japan. I was teaching in an academy in korea, not a uni, so lets assume I will do the same in japan. Anyone been to both? My job is Korea was pretty sweet work wise, definately not taxing, and japanese academy jobs the same?
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Forgot the name of the conversation schools in Korea but they will be pretty similar. Members of the public walk in off the street for a demo lesson or study English. Do you mean conversation schools, technical institutes? Junior colleges? Most full time conversation teachers work about 8 hours a day. NOVA has 8 45-minute lessons a day.
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I plan on coming over on a working holiday visa. Is this acceptable to japanese employees?
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You can work part time on WHV though I hear some people work full time. A lot depends on what the Japanese embassy in NZ tells you you can do. The Working Holiday Association in Tokyo will also help you find teaching jobs. WHV is only valid for a year and if you want to work at NOVA you need one year of university to work part time. You are not allowed to do bar work on a WHV.
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5. One more question, what will the weather be like when I get there in March? What should I prepare for?
Thanks heaps. |
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Depending on when you come and where you are going there is still snow in March in parts of Japan and it can be quite cold and windy. Bring some warm clothing. Spring is in beginning of April and is a bit like Autumn in New Zealand. Not hot and not cold either and rather cool. Cherry blossoms come out in the first weeks of April so its a good time to come. |
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sidjameson
Joined: 11 Jan 2004
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Location: osaka
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I live in Osaka. The beginning of March it pretty cold, by the end it's often warm enough to go out without a jacket. Osaka isn't as cold as Korea.
I know people who have had no problem getting work on a holiday visa.
Keep the cv simple.
Best of luck, you shouldn't have a problem getting enough work in Osaka. |
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skirmish
Joined: 01 Dec 2004
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| Posted: Mon Dec 20, 2004 3:12 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for all that, solved a lot of questions!
One more though! 
What is the best way to go about getting a cellphone, ie plans and stuff? |
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PAULH
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| skirmish wrote: |
Thanks for all that, solved a lot of questions!
One more though!
What is the best way to go about getting a cellphone, ie plans and stuff? |
best way is to visit the different shops or counters of the phone companies (Docomo, Au, Vodaphone) decide which model you want and what you can afford to pay, how many free calls you want etc. You will need some form of ID such as passport or gaijin card to apply. I believe Au and Vodaphone accept payment by bank transfer or credit card.
I dont know about getting a phone conducted in English but I think Docomo has a hotline which can put you in touch with an English speaker and you can sign up over the phone. If you don't speak Japanese I recommend taking a Japanese speaker with you as most sales clerks will speak little or no English. |
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