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The Inside Track on Autumn ALT Job Recruitment
There are key differences to hiring ALTs for September compared to the hiring process for the beginning of the Japanese school year in April.
By Liam Carrigan on June 20, 2017
Breaking the Mold: Can You Teach English in Japan as a Non-Native Speaker?
I’m not a native speaker, but can I still teach English in Japan?
By Liam Carrigan on June 13, 2017
Training Day: Use Orientation to Learn New Skills for the Job Ahead
Before heading to a classroom, you’ll get some coaching on being an ALT in Japan — use the time develop good habits and show your adaptability.
By GaijinPot Commercial Partners on June 7, 2017
Wheels Down: Arriving as an ALT in Japan for the First Time
Before you arrive and after you get off the plane, mind these key points to ensure a smooth transition to your new career.
By GaijinPot Commercial Partners on May 26, 2017
Beating the Bullies: Tackling ijime in Japan
The Japanese call it “ijime,” but you and I know it more commonly as “bullying.”
By Liam Carrigan on May 23, 2017
When Good English Classes Go Bad
Everyone has their favorite classes, and likewise everyone probably has those one or two classrooms that they dread stepping into each week.
By Liam Carrigan on May 17, 2017
The Next Steps: After a Successful ALT Interview
You did research, nailed the interview and the company has offered you a job — congratulations! What happens next?
By GaijinPot Commercial Partners on May 15, 2017
Experiencing Japan’s Senpai-Kouhai System at Work
What are some of the ways that the Japanese system of “sempai and kohai” manifests itself during working life in Japan? One ALT shares his experience.
By Liam Carrigan on May 10, 2017
Applying to Teach in Japan from Overseas: A Basic Guide Part 2
Part 2 of our guide to landing that teaching job in Japan.
By Liam Carrigan on May 3, 2017
6 Things Recruiters Look for During an ALT job interview
It’s not all about your resume in an interview, this is your chance to demonstrate other qualities a piece of paper can’t show.
By GaijinPot Commercial Partners on April 28, 2017
How to Survive on a Basic Teacher Salary in Japan
Tips for making that ¥250,000 go the distance from somebody who’s been there, spent that.
By Liam Carrigan on April 18, 2017
5 Tips to Make a Good Impression at your First ALT Interview
Nail your first ALT interview before you even walk into the meeting room.