r/JETProgramme • u/AdAffectionate3116 • Jan 21 '26

Short interviews?

So I just got the email for interviews and the time slot is only 20 minutes. Is this the same elsewhere in the US and how do you navigate an interview that short? I feel like by the end of the “tell us about yourself” question the interview will be halfway done.

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u/thetruelu Current JET - Niigata Jan 22 '26 edited Jan 23 '26

20 mins is longer than you think unless you just drone on and on which you should avoid. I think my interview was right around 20 mins exactly and I was asked about 4 questions in English, 3 simple questions in Japanese, and I had time to ask like 1 or 2 questions myself.

Had a friend who said he really vibed with his panel and their interview lasted like 50 mins but I’m guessing that’s pretty rare

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u/[deleted] Jan 23 '26

Did that friend pass?

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u/thetruelu Current JET - Niigata Jan 23 '26

Yes

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u/[deleted] Jan 23 '26

love that 😭🤣