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08-27-2008, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by ChisaChi View Post
I thought of that, but wouldn't that be under the 'contribution' part of the question? Although I suppose it's listed as a suggestion rather than a question, so doesn't need to have each part specifically addressed like an English class essay.
Remember, no one cares about what you want to get out of the program. Keep telling yourself that.
Westerners like to talk about their dreams of the future and what jobs they will pursue after they finish. Forget it. Japanese interviewers hear that and think "self-indulgent dreamer".

If you want to be "different" be exactly what the interviewers are looking for: Flexible, strong people who aren't going to quit in three months and who want to help teach Japan's students English and can work in work in a Japanese school/office environment without stirring up trouble.
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