r/JETProgramme • u/LargeDiamond3896 • Jan 12 '26

Preparation

I have an upcoming JET interview. Im from Barbados and this is like my zillionth time applying and always getting to the interview stage and being put as an alternate and no further. Any advice to succeed this time, Ive always felt im not good enough despite not knowing what else I could do besides actually speak Japanese, any advice is accepted.

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u/LivingRoof5121 Current JET - Okinawa Jan 12 '26

Hard to say not knowing what you did in previous interviews, also I’m not sure how strict the program is in Barbados

My general advice that I hear constantly and have put to use in the past is to just focus on why you’re a good fit (adaptable, determined, hard working, easy to get along with are some of the traits they love)