[JET PROGRAMME GUIDE] Part 2: Interview

[@PrincessAmpol]

Quick Jump to Contents: 1:26 - Pre-interview • 4:09 - Tips: Pre-interview 5:38 - Interview • 9:26 - Tips: Interview 11:01 - Demonstration • 12:28 - Tips: Demonstration 14:11 - Written Exam • 16:44 - Tips: Written Exam

[@Hadaza333]

The most generous vlog bout JET I’ve ever seen. ❤

[@chin7391]

Hello sensei! You are a living proof na kahit lutang, pagod o may mga mistake but still you were hired! Para sayo talaga ang opportunity. Sana kami din mabigyan ng opportunity by God's grace🙏

[@kimvasquez4822]

hi Princess! your JET programme video series are really helpful! I am excited to watch the next part thank you for the informative videos! 🙏

[@jhaysemacio]

God bless you po always. Malaking tulong po talaga yung content mo. 😇💛

[@princessjaninemaningas4638]

Your video is so motivating ma'am. I've never felt this pumped up in pursuing my dream. Keep up this amazing work 😍

[@ronaldartificio3973]

New subs here. I just submitted by JET application last week and hopefully I'll receive an email soon. Thanks for your tips and encouragement. JET cutieee 🙏

[@fxthma]

This is very helpful! Thanks for sharing!

[@simplytina710]

Thanks for sharing this video. I made my own vlog about the Jet Interview and I have included your link as one of my sources. 😉

[@lilychannel5696]

Thank you so much for your wonderful video ^^ Could I ask you some questions 🙇‍♀️ 1. After passing the interview, will we have to join any Health check organized by JET? Or we can get the health check certification by ourselves? 2. Could you tell about the percentages of people were assigned to the city and the countryside. And if I want to work in the city how can I treat to be assigned to the city. Thank you so much for your reading and sorry if causing any inconvinience! Have a nice day 😊

[@scarletdesune]

thanks for this informative video! you're a blessing ✨

[@dahunlee_acousticguitar_covers]

Thank you for making this; it was quite informative. ^-^

[@teachermarkiebekekangsavie5320]

Thank you so much for this info🥰🥰 keep safe always.

[@iamtamadtv6018]

Ate paano Po tatawagin Ang name ni student kung sya ay panel judge sa demo? Kunyari nagdedemo ka tapos gusto mo sya pasagutin sa exercise sa demo sinasabi ba nila name.nila? Ang awkward Kasi pag dimo alam name diba Kasi gsto mo Sila maging part Ng lesson.

[@tessvideos7029]

Thank you so much for sharing ..your new subscriber here..

[@greenmaker882]

Hello, po. New subscriber here. Didn't skip any ads as my way of thanking you. This video is really helpful for me. I am also a Filipino applicant from another country. Do you think it's possible that I can leave my luggage and a bag to the security staff at the entrance, too? TIA po

[@PrincessAmpol]

Hi! I think it’s possible if you have no choice but to carry it with you. They have a strict rule of not allowing any unnecessary items inside so they will ask you to leave it at the security.

[@greenmaker882]

@@PrincessAmpol Thank you!☺️🍀❤️

[@gracelyn2963]

Was this pre-pandemic? Do they still do face to face during the pandemic? Thanks

[@rinamara3675]

love this video, by the way just curious- is it part of the requirement to undergo medical check up? thanks

[@PrincessAmpol]

Medical check up will be required once you're shortlisted. For the beginning process, you only have to do self-assessment.

[@diannerizzigabriel2661]

Hello! Question! How long did you have to wait for the interview result?

[@neilressin21]

Heyo! It says on the eligibility list that even if you're not a teacher, you're still qualified. Does the demo still implies to everyone?

[@PrincessAmpol]

All those who get invited for the screening (interview) at the embassy would have to do the demo. There are no exemptions on this. The demo is important because this is how they'll know if you can actually teach. So you can see this as a chance to prove that though you're not a teacher previously, you can still handle the ALT job (which is, of course, mainly teaching).

[@neilressin21]

@@PrincessAmpol thank you so much!

[@andrearosariozeta4849]

Hi. Ms. Princess, so the lesson plan and demo should be prepared already before going to the scehduled screening/interview? Thankyou for your response❤️

[@abimendoza3658]

Maybe when the applicants received the email notice about the interview it will be mentioned the things you have to prepare.

[@captainjemmo]

Is it required to speak in Nihongo?

[@Febrinasvlogs]

Thanks! This is very helpful :)

[@arianebarongan6575]

hello! ohayo gozaimasu! I want to ask how you found an apatto there. Was it difficult to find a place to live in? thank you in advance! 💖🥺

[@PrincessAmpol]

I didn't hunt for my apartment, my contracting organization did. So I just went with what they prepared for me. Depends on the placement if you have a choice to find on your own or not. Usually Tokyo placements have to find an apartment on their own.

[@eps-topikmastery231]

Thank you mam

[@lenirebynica]

Hi! So it is you who will choose the topic lesson and not them? Thank you in advance.

[@PrincessAmpol]

Yes, you get to choose the topic of your lesson.

[@lenirebynica]

@@PrincessAmpol thank you!!!

[@queenahlogy]

Hello Princess. Can you give example how dates should be written in the application form ? Thanks

[@PrincessAmpol]

If they didn't specify a particular format, you can go with something commonly used. I'll just go with Month Day, Year format e.g. November 11, 2020 Btw, this year's forms are slightly different from my time (2 years ago) so I'm giving opinion based on what the current form seems to suggest. No right or wrong answer. Just go with what you think can be clearly understood.

[@queenahlogy]

@@PrincessAmpol thank you

[@shaneylerymartinez5058]

Hello po. Do Jet programme accept fresh graduates from universities?

[@louislainepintor733]

Hi Princess, for the PowerPoint presentation did you bring your own laptop?

[@PrincessAmpol]

Nope, you have to send in your powerpoint file, hence the problem I had with my fonts when they projected it. No personal electronic devices will be allowed inside the embassy.

[@soulspirit5496]

Thank u so much for ur response. Im about to submit my documents to the embassy. I just wanna ask do i have just submit the documents to the embassy? How do i know if they receive my documents? Is it just a one stop delivery? Or like if i send my documents, will they give the courier service a acknowledgment receipt letter and so the courier will give back to me? Can you tell how this process happen. Thank u so much for ur time

[@fxthma]

Hi princess. Just want to know how many slides did you have on your ppt? Did someone else navigate the ppt for you? Or Was it you? Ty

[@PrincessAmpol]

Oof, I don't remember for both. There's no limit I think and my slides were able to move according to my plan as well. Further instructions will be given when selected for 2nd round of screening.

[@jeddy965]

I would like to ask about dates. Ano po yung tama, for example may work experience ako. Lets say from June 2, 2018 to March 31, 2020. Yung sa application form, okay lang po ba ganito pagka sulat sa Dates Attended From 2020.06.02 To 2020.03.31 Thank you po.

[@trixiadomingo6223]

hi! I would like to ask if the app form should be all caps? thank you! 😊

[@PrincessAmpol]

Nope, no need to write it all in caps.

[@cristodilla93]

Hello. Thank you for the tips. May I ask how long did the results come out? And when was your departure?

[@PrincessAmpol]

This is all based on my experience but I believe this is the typical schedule. This can however change depending on the consulate/embassy. The 2020 batch had a different experience due to the pandemic. The result for shortlisted and wait-listed applicants came out at the last week of March. That's almost 2 months after my interview. Things get really official once you get a placement which is around May. Usually shortlisted people will get a placement but there's no guarantee for wait-listed participants. Typically, most new JETs arrive on early August. Filipino JETs are never offered early departure unlike some participants in other countries.

[@cristodilla93]

@@PrincessAmpol Thank you very much!

[@reymarviernes8717]

Ano po yung topic niyo sa demo niyo? ☺️

[@louislainepintor733]

Thank u so much for ur response to my previous question. One more thing, Im about to submit my documents to the embassy. I just wanna ask do i have just submit the documents to the embassy? How do i know if they receive my documents? Is it just a one stop delivery? Or like if i send my documents, will they give the courier service a acknowledgment receipt letter and so the courier will give back to me? Can you tell how this process happen. Thank u so much for ur time.

[@PrincessAmpol]

They currently only accept applications through mail. I don't think they'll send you back an acknowledgment receipt. You can only find out through your selected courier service's tracking if they received it or not.

[@papergallery6450]

Hi, thanks for the tips. May I ask how many applied and how many were accepted in your batch? I don't have teaching background but would want to try my luck. Thank you.

[@PrincessAmpol]

I don't remember the exact number of applicants but I think there were hundreds of applicants*. 53 were selected for my batch (2019). *Edit: I found out that the total Filipino applicants in 2019 was 837

[@papergallery6450]

Thanks. Do you all have teaching backgrounds? And what was your level of the japanese language when you applied?

[@PrincessAmpol]

@@papergallery6450 Not everyone was a teacher before JET, including me. I only had English tutoring and language exchange experience. I share this on my 1st video. As for Japanese level, I was only a beginner with no JLPT. I can read and write hiragana and katakana, and build very basic sentences. The only test they will ever give you to check your Japanese proficiency is the one I mentioned in this video.

[@papergallery6450]

I see. Thank you so much. This gave me another push. I hope to make it.

[@jmclvrs]

Waaaa andaming applicants and konti lang tlga shortlisted

[@joybellemarievicente4238]

Hello! May I ask how you got your Statement of Physician? Did you just walk in to a clinic/hospital and tell them you need it for employment purposes abroad? Thanks.

[@PrincessAmpol]

I did not submit a Statement of Physician because I didn't have any medical conditions written on the Self-Report of Medical Condition. If you do have a condition that was treated or is being treated, then you can visit the doctor that gave you treatment or examination and ask for a Statement of Physician. They would know best about your medical history and treatment.

[@krizellepenaso4992]

Hello Ma'am Princess. I would like to ask if you just leave blank those boxes in the self medication report if you have none to write. I got confused whether to put NA or just leave it blank. I don't have any medical conditions that is concerning so I have nothing to write. Should i just submit it as it is?

[@PrincessAmpol]

I wrote, "none" in my forms.

[@krizellepenaso4992]

Thank you so much po!

[@shewolf3197]

Hi! New sub here :) How long was the demo and the whole interview process?

[@PrincessAmpol]

I think it was around 15-20 minutes~

[@krystyllmavisadorable1809]

maam, Writen po ba yung statement of puropose?

[@PrincessAmpol]

Mine was typewritten so it should be safe to do it that way.

[@beverlytutor9427]

Hi, what format of lesson plan did you use?

[@PrincessAmpol]

No specified format so it's completely up to you. I have answered a similar question here on the comments on how I wrote mine.

[@zenlite6318]

Is it okay to do storytelling for demo?

[@PrincessAmpol]

I think you could but you need to make sure you specify your target grade level and carry out your lesson on the allotted time.

[@catereeenxbd]

How much money was required before going to Japan?

[@PrincessAmpol]

There's no fee to pay if you're applying through the JET Programme. Your expenses before arriving to Japan will be mostly for your preparation. One that costs a lot is getting the Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC)

[@catereeenxbd]

@@PrincessAmpol How much have you prepared po before going to Japan?

[@mikaiquerubin5598]

Hi ma'am. Magkano Po placement fee and nasa magkano Po Ang nagastos mo sa pag-aapply? Just want to know Po para makapagprepare ☺️

[@PrincessAmpol]

There's no payment for the actual application. Most of the expenses are when you get accepted because you need to do full medical checkup, payments for getting OEC, and pocket money to help you settle down in Japan until you receive your first pay.

[@mikaiquerubin5598]

@@PrincessAmpol okay sensei. thank you so much 😊 and how about the driver's license? Is it required to have Int'l driving permit?

[@tebanots15]

How much time did you spend on your demo?

[@PrincessAmpol]

The demo should be around only 5 minutes, so it's actually not that long. I think I might have gone a bit over 5 minutes but they didn't stop me midway my lesson.

[@maryandelacruz5957]

Ask ko lng po if may driver's license po kayo before mag apply? and if required po thank you

[@PrincessAmpol]

When I applied, I still didn't have a license but I eventually got one after I was already shortlisted. It's not required to have a driver's license. It's just one factor they use when they match for placements. But even those who don't have a license can end up in an 'inaka' (countryside). I always quite expected that I might end up in the countryside where a car is important, and I did. My contracting organization, however, expected I won't drive so they initially set me up to take public transportation and ride a bicycle.

[@maryandelacruz5957]

@@PrincessAmpol Thank you, this is a big help. God bless! ❤

[@zenzamora1769]

Do you think they are particular with age? Almost 40 here

[@PrincessAmpol]

I didn't see an age limit for this year. There are also some older JETs so I think you can still apply.

[@shanedamayotv1229]

Hello. Can you still remember how many people were there during the interview? For demonstration, is it necessary to use power point? Or it's okay to use kartolina? Haha

[@PrincessAmpol]

The interviews were scheduled and spread throughout the week (I think, not sure if 2 weeks) so not everyone is there at once. Each person has their own timeslot. Maybe there were 6-8 people in the building at one time. Also, powerpoint is optional. It was my personal preference and it was allowed. Using a cartolina would be completely fine.

[@shanedamayotv1229]

@@PrincessAmpol Thank you so much. You're very helpful. I'm just a little worried with the SoP though. I have no idea where to start. Any recommendations? Lol

[@PrincessAmpol]

@@shanedamayotv1229 Maybe try outlining first by using some of the points I mentioned in this video. List down the reasons why you want to be in the program or why you're interested in Japan. Once you have that down, try organizing it to have a good flow of thoughts. It would be a constant reorganization until you get the right mix of it. I actually started over my SoP two times before I got to my finalized version. 😅

[@charlineladaran1210]

I'm curious about the interviewers po. Are they Japanese po ?

[@PrincessAmpol]

One Japanese, two Filipino interviewers. They all speak in English.

[@jasfaith199x]

Hello Mam Princess 😊 ask ko lang po about your lesson plan? How was it? Was it detailed?

[@PrincessAmpol]

I just tried researching different types of lesson plans and from there built my lesson plan. I'm not sure how detailed is too detailed but if I were to put down basics it should include these: Grade level, lesson topic, objective of the lesson, materials needed, flow of the lesson (chart with columns for activity title and alloted time, action of teacher, action of students, materials) How much detail you put into it is up to you.

[@jasfaith199x]

@@PrincessAmpol Thank you so much for your time in answering my question Mam 😊 God bless you.