Aspiring Canadian JETs 2014

[AVN]

Application is live!
Good luck!

[Sarenka]

I registered but it won't confirm my account. ;-; The website tells me my account is activated once I click the link, but when I attempt to log in, it tells me my account isn't validated. T-T What a jerk site.

[Coolmanio]

Hey all,

Fellow Canadian here just putting up the finishing touches on my SoP! I was wondering if anybody here would mine looking over mine for me?

[7913]

Has anyone been to a JET info session at their school? Is it worth going to?

I'm not from Canada, but this might still be relevant although a bit late. I went to a JET info session at uni (only 4 people, including myself attended) and it was presented by the JET Co-ordinator in Melbourne. The presentation ran for about an hour and it was mostly basic information about what JET is, what you do, what traits you need to have, tips on the SoP etc. He finished a little early and there was time for questions which was nice.

The consulate ran two more sessions in my state, with the addition of presentations from 2 returnee JETs. I didn't go to those though.

I guess networking is good.

[Libellule]

Thanks for the info! I ended up not going after all cuz I had to work :s

[7913]

You might want to check with the consulate if they have follow up sessions or if they can send you the slides of the presentation.

[4655]

Hey Canadian pals in Toronto! How early do the interviews begin on the 18th?

[Ini]

3am on the 16th. bizarrely japanese embassies use the Hebrew calendar

[johnny]

If you need to know Mitch, it's usually best to ask the consulate.


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[4655]

Thanks guys! I'm just a little nervous that I may be one of the first to be interviewed.

[4655]

When's your interview but more importantly, why does that concern you?

Maybe it's just superstition. It'd be nice to have a couple of buffer interviews before me to soften up the interviewers. haha

[johnny]

Maybe it's just superstition. It'd be nice to have a couple of buffer interviews before me to soften up the interviewers. haha


Second attempt, first interview.

Being first does kind of suck, but the interviewers will do their best to consider all applicants equally. They'll also take notes to which they can refer so your positive qualities are not forgotten.

For my part, I was the first interview on the second day and I did all right.


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[4655]

Alright, that's encouraging. Thanks! Glad it went well for you.

[nostos]

I'm in the late afternoon on the last day (20th). I would rather be first!

[tiger_claw448]

Feb 18, first day, "Marine Corps lead the way..."

[4655]

Yahoo! Good luck guys, you can do it!

[Kdes23]

Hey Canada, best of luck.

Let us/me know if you have any questions pertaining to the interview, documents, etc.

We'll/I'll be glad to answer them.

[Kaizen]

Hello! I'm new here in this forum. Just want to say I'm one of the Toronto JET applicants! Looking forward to March/April!

[4655]

Welcome, Kaizen! Yahooo good luck!

Oh hey, which day did you interview?

[Kaizen]

Hey thanks!
I was interviewed on the 20th in the morning.