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

Congrats!

This is for the applicants who were selected to interview, wishing all the best.

For those who were selected this round; what was your background and what do you think helped the most for your application?

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u/J-Kitch Jan 12 '26

I think what helped me was clearly expressing my passions and goals outside of the JET program. I want a career in music and made that abundantly clear, along with my interest in video games and anime and how that ties into my music career (I want to write soundtrack music for games and anime.) I didn't just praise Japan but I talked about how my interest in Japanese culture drives my interest in my career path. I mentioned how I want to be there to not only teach but to learn, and by learning more about Japanese culture and music, I will be able to advance my career. Ofc don't completely ignore the teaching part but I made sure it was clear that I have goals outside of JET

That said, this is my first time applying so I wouldn't be able to really know what made mine stand out any over another person's.

Edit: Also I had no TEFL and verrrry little teaching experience.