Introduction
English Tree provides you with all the opportunities,
support and encouragement you need to thrive
both within your new workplace and community.
We
encourage you to look at the various sections
of this web site. We are motivated to place
you into good schools in Japan and to make
sure that you know what to expect from your
employer, living conditions, life in Japan,
etc, before you arrive. We give you all
the tools and support that will help YOU
make the right choices, before and after
arriving to your new workplace and community.
We
appreciate your interest in working in Japan
as an English teacher. Do not hesitate to
contact us if you have any questions. We
are looking forward to hearing from you
soon! In the meantime, we invite you to
take a look at some of our recommendations
which will help you get started in your
teaching career:
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Say
the right things in that all-important
interview!
Some things should be left
unsaid in interviews; not surprisingly,
being unprepared for that teaching
interview will deliver disappointing
results for the both the school director
and yourself.
Job Interviews are stressful, but
having a thought out approach can
give you the advantage. If you need
a refreshing look at how to not only
approach but succeed, Succeeding at
Your Interview -
A Personal Guide for Teachers |
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Get
your resume right. Let your potential
employer know just how right you are
for the job!
Establish your credibility right off
the bat by getting your resume right!
Working in the recruiting industry has
given us insight into common mistakes
made by applicants. Don't send resumes
with accompanying photos of yourself
that are taken outside at night, have
you doing goofy poses or wearing a santa
hat to name a few.
If you feel your resume could use a
major overhaul, or you need some crucial
advice, English Tree recommends Expert
Resumes for Teachers and Educators. |
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Rules!
Rules! Rules! Let Boye Lafayette help
you get a head start.
Do you want to avoid being corrected
every five minutes by foreigners who
have been in Japan for years? How
about steering clear of altercations
concerning seemingly trivial matters
with station masters or business associates?
Making the transition to Japan is
challenging enough without having
to be an ex pat's ego masseuse! Learn
Japanese etiquette before you get
here! |
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An
honest and balanced guide to living
in Japan, Ruth Kanagy delivers a relevant
guide on getting acquainted with Japan;
from Japanese ideology to how you
can reduce the culture shock and profit
from Ruth's extensive experience with
teaching in Japan.
Learn about immigration, visas, banking
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Cheeky
title, but Caroline Pover's book is
a great read for western women who wish
to move to Japan. Full of anecdotes
and living advice, this book has been
described as the Bible for
women who wish to prepare for the big
move or those who are currently living
in Japan and are struggling with their
surroundings. |
