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The JET Programme--Official Homepage of The Japan Exchange and Teaching Progr... Application for participation in the JET Programme is a long and competitive process. However, the rewards of being chosen are well worth the effort. Successful applicants receive a one -year term of appointment with a contracting organisation Japan. Participant Recruitment and Selection Recruitment and selection of participants is conducted by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs through its embassies and consulates overseas. Participant Selection Process Below is a general overview of the application process. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Secrets to Getting Hired to Teach English in Japan | Study Abroad Articles & ... Do you want to get paid to live and work in a major Asian country with centuries of history, uber-modern cities, and world-renowned cuisine?

Would you like to spend your weekends exploring ancient Buddhist temples, climbing Mount Fuji, or walking in the footsteps of samurai and shogun through centuries-old palaces and temples? From Shinto shrines and sumo wrestling to sake bars and sushi, Japan offers an international experience second to none. It also boasts a huge demand for English language instructors, making teaching English in Japan the most viable way for Americans and others to gain employment and the opportunity to live in Japan and to immerse themselves in Japanese culture and society.

Each year, tens of thousands of Americans and other English speakers are employed to teach English in Japan. Here are some tips and resources that you can use to become one of them. 1. Japan is a large and very unique country with huge job market for English teachers. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Teach English in Japan | AEON - Application Requirements.

AEON recruits from several English speaking countries around the world, as we realize that diversity is essential to the well-rounded education of our students. The greater the spectrum of individuality to which we can expose our students, the greater their understanding of foreign cultures will be. We are eager to meet with any qualified applicant. However, AEON is not ideal for everyone. It is a great opportunity for those who are willing to accept the challenges of living and working in Japan, but living and working in a different culture should not be considered lightly. It requires a one-year commitment from dedicated, mature individuals willing to adapt to the culture and work environment of Japan. It is a commitment that cannot be broken if things happen to be different from what you had expected.

Future employees need to prepare themselves mentally, culturally and professionally for their new workplace in Japan. I WANT TO TRAVEL FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE - 15 TRAVEL BLOGGERS TELL HOW TO DO ... After a lovely childhood in Upstate New York and four years spent living my big city dreams in Brooklyn, I finally succumbed to my vagabond fantasies and bought a one way ticket out the country. Two years later, and I'm still at it. I'm currently reporting from a small bungalow on the island of Gili Trawangan in Indonesia. When did you start traveling and why? I've always had the heart of a wanderer. I am unable to articulate why I wander. How do you fund your travels? I get asked this question a lot, and I tend to answer it the same way -- I hustle! About a year and a half into blogging I started to make a teeny bit of money, and it grew steadily from there. Is your travel blog making enough money to fund your travels? My blogging combined with my freelance multimedia work (writing, designing, videoing), yes.

What's your plans for the next 3 years? Starting in October I'm heading to South and Central America for six months, which I'm pretty excited about. I will never stop traveling. 42 Ways You Can Make Money and Travel the World. Have you ever asked yourself, “How will I possibly make money while traveling?” Or “How will I survive on the road?” Or maybe “How can I can’t start traveling when I don’t have much money?”. Chances are that these very thoughts have indeed crossed your mind (they cross all of our minds at some point!) And there’s also a chance that you haven’t found any answers.

As a result, you’ve still yet to take that first step and start traveling and as time passes by, you start to wonder if you’ll ever achieve your travel goals. Here on the blog I’m always making the claim that you can make money and travel much more easily than most people think. Are you ready? Teach English – Job opportunities are all around the world and in many cases, you don’t need to be certified. Sell Timeshares – If you were born to be a salesperson, then head to Greece, Thailand, Mexico, the Caribbean or any other major resort area and you can find work selling timeshares. Teach Musical Instruments – Piano? Be Creative!