My JET Programme 2011 Interview
Wow, it has been so long since I wrote on this blog. The reason is because of my work piling up as well as my preparation for my application in the Japan Exchange & Teaching (JET) Programme (http://www.jetprogramme.org/).
This morning I went to the JET Programme 2nd Round Interview (1st Round = shortlisting based on application and statement of purpose) at the Singapore’s Embassy of Japan. I was really nervous yesterday and this morning as well. I remember my first 5 minutes in the room being super nervous and that all the blood rushing to my head, making me feel light-headed. However, I continued to appear calm and confident, and after a few minutes of talking, the nervousness subsided and now replaced by excitement to share what I know with my interviewers.
There were two interviewers present – one, a Westerner, and the other a Japanese. The Westerner asked questions related to my knowledge of the programme, my teaching experience, and my love for the Japanese culture and language, my food blog (yes this one!), and all other things I mentioned in my Statement of Purpose. The Japanese lady asked questions related to my knowledge and proficiency of the Japanese language and gave me a test to introduce myself in Japanese.
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