I am applying for a conversational English teaching job in Japan with a company called AEON. I have a bachelors in psychology and have been working in real estate for 2 years. Do you think a functional resume is the best format to use?
2007-01-29 13:55:02 · 2 answers · asked by rflctn 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Actually, there is a great need of English teachers in Japan. You don't really have to have a teaching degree to teach there. You just have to be fluent in English - you don't have to be in Japanese. I used to live there so I knew many people that teach there. I think you should use your functional resume though. The Japanese system is a bit different than the Western system. To become a teacher, you need to have a degree in something (for Japanese being a Japanese teacher). So, I think that your resume with your degrees posted will help you out in the long run. My host sister over there (while I was a student, not working there) actually has a psychology masters degree and is now teaching English there. She is Japanese. So, I know it can be done over there. If you are looking for more programs that are seeking English Teachers over there I would suggest the programs listed below. I know of people that have been teachers for these programs and have loved it! Good Luck! You will love Japan!
2007-02-01 03:26:43 · answer #1 · answered by Tonya B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry I cannot answer your question but may I suggest you to post the same question on "travel-Asia pacific-Japan" section.
There are many gaijins living in Japan as well as gaijin English teachers there and I am sure some of them can get you good answers.
2007-01-31 21:40:38 · answer #2 · answered by Tash 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋