How NOT to get into the JET Program
“So why did you choose the JET program?”
SpecR:interview answer: because I’ve invested a lot of time and effort into learning the language (true)
back of my mind answer: because yellow women get my rocks off (also true)”—
This quote comes from one of my favorite posters on the I Think Im Lost boards. Not only does he show why he would be an incredibly bad choice for a new ALT, he also manages to show that he understands nothing about the selection process. Although this should not come as a shock to anyone since he has applied and been rejected three times already. To future applicants, the people at the JET program could care less about how much Japanese you know. Tell them why you would be a good teacher, or what kind of experience you have and you will be set.
My fellow JET here in the Hokkaido Boonies is giving examples of how NOT to get into JET. Read and learn, young grasshoppers.
