I got upgraded to the shortlist last month and I've been pretty nervous about the job ever since, because there's not that much info about the position online (no news on my placement yet, either 😭) But this video really helped me get a better idea of what to expect this July, so thank you 😊
thanks for the comment! that's a really anxious position to be in... I've heard that sometimes they contact people really last minute, so hang in there!!
thank you for this informative video! it's so difficult to find much information about CIR. one thing i'm wondering about - do you need keigo for the interview itself?
@@raychumon hey thanks for the comment! i’m not sure if it’s *required* but i didn’t use it… just the usual “desu” “masu” form was good enough for me, but i imagine if you have a good understand of keigo, it’ll help a lot!
Thanks for the comment! I'm not entirely sure about this one, but I know some people who were on the JET program as an ALT and they somehow managed to switch their role to the CIR position when they were recontracting... might be different for your situation, but i imagine they'd be open to it! It could help to try asking the people coordinating for JET in your region :)
subscribed! :) With Japan's toxic work culture, do you think it's still worth it learning Japanese given that it'd take 2-3 years to reach the intermediate level? :( What do you advice?
thanks for the sub! i think it’s still worth learning the language if you’re interested in diving deeper into the culture and living in japan. Depending on how consistently you study, i know people who have achieved intermediate level at a much faster rate than 2-3 years. As for the toxic work culture, sure it’s probably different from your home country, but i do think it’s also slowly getting better depending on the industry, the area of japan that you work in and the company you work for. You have to pick and choose what your priorities are, just as you would anywhere else!
nice ALT from 93, Jet such a great experience that really was the cornerstone of what I do now in Biotech. Enjoy the ride.
@@CostcoSamurai wow that’s awesome! thanks 🙂
I got upgraded to the shortlist last month and I've been pretty nervous about the job ever since, because there's not that much info about the position online (no news on my placement yet, either 😭)
But this video really helped me get a better idea of what to expect this July, so thank you 😊
thanks for the comment! that's a really anxious position to be in... I've heard that sometimes they contact people really last minute, so hang in there!!
So grateful for this video! I was upgraded and am so nervous 😳😳
wow!! huge congrats. the nerves are real but I know you'll have a great time
thank you for this informative video! it's so difficult to find much information about CIR. one thing i'm wondering about - do you need keigo for the interview itself?
@@raychumon hey thanks for the comment! i’m not sure if it’s *required* but i didn’t use it… just the usual “desu” “masu” form was good enough for me, but i imagine if you have a good understand of keigo, it’ll help a lot!
One day I will be a CIR.
you got this!
Can u please make a video on how to apply? Does it also need to have sop?
I'll subscribe because I find you beautiful and very informative about JET. I'm a fan now 🗾
If you were an ALT for the JET program previously, are you allowed to apply for the CIR program?
Thanks for the comment! I'm not entirely sure about this one, but I know some people who were on the JET program as an ALT and they somehow managed to switch their role to the CIR position when they were recontracting... might be different for your situation, but i imagine they'd be open to it! It could help to try asking the people coordinating for JET in your region :)
subscribed! :)
With Japan's toxic work culture, do you think it's still worth it learning Japanese given that it'd take 2-3 years to reach the intermediate level? :( What do you advice?
thanks for the sub! i think it’s still worth learning the language if you’re interested in diving deeper into the culture and living in japan. Depending on how consistently you study, i know people who have achieved intermediate level at a much faster rate than 2-3 years. As for the toxic work culture, sure it’s probably different from your home country, but i do think it’s also slowly getting better depending on the industry, the area of japan that you work in and the company you work for. You have to pick and choose what your priorities are, just as you would anywhere else!
You look like you'd be a better fit for a SAHGF position in a WMAF program.
loved this! :)
Very interesting ! Thank you!