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When you are writing your resume/CV/etc., your JET experience is going to look good. It’s paramount to explain what you did during your JET tenure. “Was an English teacher at Kencho Koko, responsible for lesson planning, teaching, discipline. Conducted after school classes in English conversation, preparatory work for students studying abroad.” It helps to sit down and list all of your duties you’ve done here (along with successful ideas you implemented). Do it now before you have forgotten everything.
Some JETs stay on in Japan after the end of their contract. Applying for a job in Japan requires a different set of skills. First off, make a Japanese style resume. Perhaps the key difference is that the Japanese CV is handwritten and on special paper. You may need help with the writing part. There’s a special form (called rirekisho｛履歴書｝) sold at any stationary store. It goes without saying that you should have a Western style CV done up as well. Business cards are another important item.
This Presentation by Bob Schneider, presented at the Conference for Returning JETs in 2009, is a wonderful resource for those looking for some direction concerning the next step in their life journey, and contains not only tips and information about the job market, what can help your chances of getting a job, etc., but also lists some wonderful resources for a number of possible career paths, including writing, education, domestic assistance, and more. It's definitely worth a gander!
Websites
http://www.teachinginjapan.com/joblinks.html
Books
“Make a Mil-Yen: Teaching English in Japan”, Don Best (Available on amazon.com)
“Teaching English in Japan”, Jerry O Sullivan (also at amazon.com)
Japan Today Classifieds
classifieds.japantoday.com
3-16-1 Minami-Aoyama
3F Maison Tomoe Building
Minato-ku TOKYO 107-0062
e-mail: classifieds@japantoday.com
phone: (03) 3423-6932
fax: (03) 3423-6931
Tokyo Employment Service Centre for Foreigners:
3rd floor Hello Work Shinjuku Bldg.
2-42-10 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
160-8489
phone: (03) 3586-8609
fax: (03) 3589-8670
Don't forget! To work in Japan, a foreigner definitely needs the following:
1. A passport
2. Alien registration card
3. A contract, stating duties, rate of pay and period of employment
4. Tax payment certificate
5. Letter of guarantee
6. Statement from employer saying why you're needed
7. An appropriate visa
If your would-be employer won't provide you with numbers three to six then we recommend you look elsewhere for a job. After all, you want an employer who cares about you and who will take care of you.