Hi everyone. It has been a while
Well since...a while ago...about 2 months now, I have moved to Japan and have started a new blog for my Japan adventures over at http://wrongrouge.blogspot.com/
So, if you are so inclined to learn about some bizarre Japanese culture or just want to live vicariously through my adventures there, please check me out!
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Interac Timeline
This is a timeline I am doing for my Interac hiring process. Interac is a Japanese company which serves to recruit and provide English teachers for public schools. As you may or may not know, I have a special interest in the Kansai area and have therefore put all my efforts to achieving placement there. This is an idea I got from jennyinjapan who provided me with all these details that I was so desperate to have when I was in the midst of the process.
so here it goes!
April 12th: registered with the Interac Network online.
May 27th: submitted Interac online application (note there are two short online essays - I think 500 words?)
June 2nd: received correspondence from Interac requesting a phone interview
June 3rd: Short 20 minute phone interview with Interac recruiting office.
June 8th: Notice that I passed the phone screening. Obtained information about next process ( sending in required documents, 6 minute lesson demonstration video and secondary interview session)
June 14th: Uploaded finished demo lesson video.
June 16th: Sent in application package to Interac head office.
June 17th: online interview with recruiter ( please note that because I was located in South Korea, my interview took place online; however when I talked to almost everyone else, either from America, the U.K. or Japan, they all had in person and often group session interviews)
June 22nd: Application package received by Interac.
July 1st: References submitted forms to Interac.
July 1st: Offer of Employment email. This certifies that I do work for Interac, but does not specify employment.
July 4th: emailed camera photos of signed copies of the Offer of Employment
July 6th: Application for Certificate of Eligibility sent off. Expected to receive it around August 9th
July 11th: address update for delivery of CoE
July 11th: submitted online resume which is used as a profile to introduce you to the schools. (after I finished this I copied it via that printing to another page option but the words were cut off but after emailing I learned that it was just my image but the actual document was intact)
July 12th: Placement Introduction email. An email stating important information concerning insurance and apartment and health checks.
July 12th: emailed scanned copies of my TB test required by Interac. I had an x-ray test. Also since I lived in Korea, I had to have them translated.
July 18th: Interac received original copy of State Criminal Background check.
July 18th: Received Placement: Ibaraki-shi, Osaka
July 19th: Best mate Ben Brannan and many others received deferrals for spring semester.
July 27th: Apartment offer for a Leopalace and free internet
July 28th: Apartment offer accepted
August 2nd: CoE sent by Interac
August 4th: Booked one way flight with Expedia to Japan KIX
August 8th: Received schools ( 2 elementary and one junior high) and year schedule.
August 19th: Flight to KIX and Arrival in Osaka.
August 21st: Entered Osaka City Plaza Hotel for training
August 22nd: First day of orientation
August 24th: Met Board of Education and last day of training
August 25th: Got apartment Key and moved in.
August 25th: Applied for Alien Registration Card
August 26th: Obtained temporary Alien Registration Card
August 26th: Applied for Post Office Bank Account
so here it goes!
April 12th: registered with the Interac Network online.
May 27th: submitted Interac online application (note there are two short online essays - I think 500 words?)
June 2nd: received correspondence from Interac requesting a phone interview
June 3rd: Short 20 minute phone interview with Interac recruiting office.
June 8th: Notice that I passed the phone screening. Obtained information about next process ( sending in required documents, 6 minute lesson demonstration video and secondary interview session)
June 14th: Uploaded finished demo lesson video.
June 16th: Sent in application package to Interac head office.
June 17th: online interview with recruiter ( please note that because I was located in South Korea, my interview took place online; however when I talked to almost everyone else, either from America, the U.K. or Japan, they all had in person and often group session interviews)
June 22nd: Application package received by Interac.
July 1st: References submitted forms to Interac.
July 1st: Offer of Employment email. This certifies that I do work for Interac, but does not specify employment.
July 4th: emailed camera photos of signed copies of the Offer of Employment
July 6th: Application for Certificate of Eligibility sent off. Expected to receive it around August 9th
July 11th: address update for delivery of CoE
July 11th: submitted online resume which is used as a profile to introduce you to the schools. (after I finished this I copied it via that printing to another page option but the words were cut off but after emailing I learned that it was just my image but the actual document was intact)
July 12th: Placement Introduction email. An email stating important information concerning insurance and apartment and health checks.
July 12th: emailed scanned copies of my TB test required by Interac. I had an x-ray test. Also since I lived in Korea, I had to have them translated.
July 18th: Interac received original copy of State Criminal Background check.
July 18th: Received Placement: Ibaraki-shi, Osaka
July 19th: Best mate Ben Brannan and many others received deferrals for spring semester.
July 27th: Apartment offer for a Leopalace and free internet
July 28th: Apartment offer accepted
August 2nd: CoE sent by Interac
August 4th: Booked one way flight with Expedia to Japan KIX
August 8th: Received schools ( 2 elementary and one junior high) and year schedule.
August 19th: Flight to KIX and Arrival in Osaka.
August 21st: Entered Osaka City Plaza Hotel for training
August 22nd: First day of orientation
August 24th: Met Board of Education and last day of training
August 25th: Got apartment Key and moved in.
August 25th: Applied for Alien Registration Card
August 26th: Obtained temporary Alien Registration Card
August 26th: Applied for Post Office Bank Account
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
My Daily Routine
Well more or less.
I did this video for my kids as we learn how to talk about our day and tell time. Needless to say they were highly amused.
I did this video for my kids as we learn how to talk about our day and tell time. Needless to say they were highly amused.
KLCC - the Twin Towers of Malaysia
also if you are ever here I highly recommend coffee and dessert at The Apartment.
I believe i can fly
I think Goose would be highly displeased if I came home with friends...
These birds are simply the funniest thing! They completely ignore you, until the moment you whip out your wallet. They know exactly what that means! Their food time! And then immediately before you even have the food, they are you best friends!
I think the strangest part about this enclosure was that we saw a komodo dragon chilling out on the side walk near the flamingos. I can only imagine it taking on one of them after eating all of its eggs.
These birds are simply the funniest thing! They completely ignore you, until the moment you whip out your wallet. They know exactly what that means! Their food time! And then immediately before you even have the food, they are you best friends!
I think the strangest part about this enclosure was that we saw a komodo dragon chilling out on the side walk near the flamingos. I can only imagine it taking on one of them after eating all of its eggs.
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