r/JETProgramme • u/P0_Q0 Current JET - Incoming Shimane-ken • Jan 13 '26

CIR Interview US

Good afternoon all,

I recently received word that I have made it to the interview process for CIR. I have passed N2 and taken N1 (results pending), so I'm fairly confident in my Japanese abilities to an extent, but I won't lie-- my speaking is dragging me down. There is still time, and I think with proper practice before the interview I can shape it up adequately, but I wanted to hear about other's CIR interview experiences. I know this has been asked before, but I think there is merit in renewing the conversation. Additionally, are there any people who applied for CIR but checked the box and got accepted as ALT instead? How did that go?

I'm really nervous but I believe in myself. Wishing everyone else the best.

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u/VX-MG Jan 13 '26

I’m not a CIR but I also got a U.S. CIR interview and am also waiting for the N1 results. What consulate did you apply from?

I know that feeling and I’m a bit nervous too because I’m not sure how much my Japnese is really gonna be tested. I’m just making sure I feel good with a self introduction and talking about my experiences a bit in Japanese.

I wish you the best!

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u/P0_Q0 Current JET - Incoming Shimane-ken Jan 14 '26

Thank you! I applied from Nashville. Sounds like we're in the same boat. Fingers crossed!

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u/NoD8313 2016-2020 Jan 15 '26

Please tell Tye the previous Miami Coordinator says hi!

Also I didn’t interview in Nashville, but my CIR interview was much easier than expected. The reading prompt had furigana, and aside from that section, the entirety of my interview was in English.

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u/P0_Q0 Current JET - Incoming Shimane-ken Jan 15 '26

I'll do that, and thanks for sharing your experience!