17/7/2014 0 Comments My TESL Timeline : Hired in Japan0 Days March 5, 2013 Information session on teaching English abroad (conveniently located at my alma mater).
September 2, 2013 I officially complete my 100 hour course on teaching English as a second language, and receive my TESOL/TESL/TEFL certification. 182 Days September 18, 2013 I attain a federal criminal record check (with photo and fingerprints) in order to apply to a range of companies. September 17, 2013 - March 20, 2014 (185 Days*) Struggling job hunt rages war on my time, and emotions. 381 Days March 21, 2014 I'm contacted by numerous Japanese companies, including one long phone call discussing my goals and intentions. I'm asked to consider the position thoroughly, then contact them after I've made a decision. March 24, 2014 I officially register with the company's website and await a reply. I immediately receive a call back and continue with an interview over the phone before proceeding further. I'm informed that I will need to send a scanned passport photo/signature page along with my university degree, a professional looking photo, and a minimum of 3 reference letters (2 work and 1 character). On top of that, I must complete a grammar quiz, and fill out a questionnaire consisting of various work related questions and an essay.
April 24, 2014 I receive my final reference letter from my university Japanese professor. I immediately send it to DJ and finish that part of the hiring process.
434 Days
July 10, 2014 My father drives me to Calgary, Alberta to visit the Japanese Consulate. They approve my work visa and instruct me on the immigration process after entering Japan. July 16, 2014 As part of the final, official step for moving to Japan - I visit my doctor for a note declaring a clean bill of health. July 21, 2014 I receive my work visa in the mail. 504 Days August 14 - 16, 2014 My plane leaves for Japan. There are stops in Vancouver, Canada and Taipei, Taiwan before landing in Nagoya, Japan. August 18, 2014 A two week orientation begins, instructing new employees on curriculum and method. 532 Days
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