- 12 Jun 2014
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I am 23 years old, I am an black American currently living in the United States. I plan on graduating from University in December with a 4-year bachelors degree in Visual Arts. I've studied Japanese at the University level for 1 year, and I am currently continuing my Japanese language study.
I hear that all you need to teach English in Japan a 4-year degree. Which is used to get the Visa from Immigration. What I want to do is create a checklist for myself to make myself as marketable as possible for good employers(employing English teachers) in Japan.
What I plan on doing in the next 6 months.
Continue Practicing and Studying Japanese
Take the JLPT N2 or N3
Take a 120 Hour+ TEFL course (currently taking the course now)
Taking a Public Speaking course, and continue practicing at a toastmasters club.
Relevant Work Experience or Related to Japan
Work at a Tea Shop for 1 year.
I was a trainer at UPS for 2 years.
This is just what I can think of. Is there any other sort of presentable certificate or skills that will enhance my resume?
Any Job searching advice? Where should I apply? Should I start applying now and tell any employers I'll graduate at the end of the year? Or will I actually need to have my degree before I start applying?
I've looked at employers like:
GOBA
AEON
The JET Program
Interac
One of my plans was coming to Japan on a tourist visa in January-March through WWOOFF and job searching on my off days. WWOOF JAPAN - Home WWOOFing is basically volunteer work on organic farms that need help in exchange for free room and board including meals for your duration.
I hear that all you need to teach English in Japan a 4-year degree. Which is used to get the Visa from Immigration. What I want to do is create a checklist for myself to make myself as marketable as possible for good employers(employing English teachers) in Japan.
What I plan on doing in the next 6 months.
Continue Practicing and Studying Japanese
Take the JLPT N2 or N3
Take a 120 Hour+ TEFL course (currently taking the course now)
Taking a Public Speaking course, and continue practicing at a toastmasters club.
Relevant Work Experience or Related to Japan
Work at a Tea Shop for 1 year.
I was a trainer at UPS for 2 years.
This is just what I can think of. Is there any other sort of presentable certificate or skills that will enhance my resume?
Any Job searching advice? Where should I apply? Should I start applying now and tell any employers I'll graduate at the end of the year? Or will I actually need to have my degree before I start applying?
I've looked at employers like:
GOBA
AEON
The JET Program
Interac
One of my plans was coming to Japan on a tourist visa in January-March through WWOOFF and job searching on my off days. WWOOF JAPAN - Home WWOOFing is basically volunteer work on organic farms that need help in exchange for free room and board including meals for your duration.