Ok, so my interview with JET is this week and I'm a little worried. I've been accepted to Company X but JET would be good to have my options available. I've checked out the tips from all the forums and blogs about the JET interview and have practiced my answers and I hope they're sufficient. But what if they're not? What if I can't remember the names of Japanese celebrities? Or the Prime Minister's name? Or current events in Japan? Is the nuclear crisis and earthquakes enough for current events (not that I really know anything about those anyways...)? I know nothing about Canadian politics (bad me, I know) let alone Japanese! Good gravy this is taxing! I'm hoping my "While I am not proficient in Japanese government, etc. I'm very excited and willing to learn about it and fully immerse myself in the unique Japanese culture that attracts so many people." I'll refine that...
I've read that if you stay true to who you are, stay positive and happy, and be honest it should go smoothly. I have also read that there is usually a crotchety man in the interview that tries to make things difficult for you. If there is, let's hope my winning personality will impress him. I'll find that out when I get there :)
I've reviewed my answers, practiced my introduction to a class (which they might ask me to do - so be prepared), and memorized some well know Japanese people (Ken Watanabe :). That's about all I can do. I look forward to writing about the interview process from a Canadian's POV as I've only really seen American's and the UK. Nothing wrong with them but I've seen a difference between both area's interview sessions and a Canadian perspective might be useful (I wish I had one). Stay tuned for the interview review!
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