Amity Interview Information

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Amity Interview Information

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So, I didn't get the personal interview with Amity, but I did participate in the orientation and the group interview. This video is just me giving you some information on Amity and Amity's interview process. Sorry it's so long!!
I hope this video will be really helpful to someone in the future!!
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Here's a link to my channel with videos of my Mayterm in Japan: / laurenjapan

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@LaurenNIHON 11 жыл бұрын

No problem!! :D Good luck in the interview! :) Since I didn't get past the group interview, I don't really have any advice for you there. Sorry! Thanks for watching!

@LaurenNIHON 12 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! And thank you for watching! :)

@LaurenNIHON 12 жыл бұрын

Good luck!! :D I'm glad my video helped you somewhat! :D I'm living in Japan now, actually! JET didn't offer me an interview, but I got a job with Interac :) They're a great company! Thanks for watching! XD

@LaurenNIHON 12 жыл бұрын

have higher salaries. So, I'd recommend you do what I did and make a pro/con list and decide for yourself which would be better for you personally. For me, it's being an ALT. For others, perhaps an eikaiwa would be better. And, if all else fails, you're still in Japan and can definitely find a job more to your liking while living here. :) Thanks for watching and good luck with your interview!

@jennygonzo87 13 жыл бұрын

I am applying to Amity this year too! Already tried out for JET and didn't make the US interview list cut. Good luck on your journey to try and teach in Japan :)

@LaurenNIHON 11 жыл бұрын

Hello! I'm glad that you found the video helpful! :) I'd definitely use gestures and simple, clear sentences during your demo lesson. With practice, you might be surprised to see how well you can get your ideas across that way. Any game that requires you to speak in full sentences is too complex! If you can't simplify it, use students as examples and lead them through the activity. Thanks for watching and good luck! :)

@JapaneseAmericanGuy 12 жыл бұрын

I can tell that you are using a logitech C910! Thanks for the video, this is actually the first time I've heard of both amity and aeon. Very useful information.

@LaurenNIHON 12 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you liked mt video! I am still working with Interac and because I'm terrible at responding to messages so I'm going to respond here! :) In my personal opinion, I think being an ALT (like you would be through Interac) is far superior to working for an eikaiwa. The hours are much better and I have normal weekends. That being said, some people might enjoy working at eikaiwas better. Classes at eikaiwas are smaller and tend to be in the late afternoon or nighttime. And eikaiwas usually

@LaurenNIHON 12 жыл бұрын

@darthrudious I think it would, considering that eikaiwa are all about marketing and selling classes and stuff. I'm sure if you brought that up during the interview process, it would help :) But, they didn't hire me so I don't know everything :) Thanks for watching and good luck! :D

@LaurenNIHON 11 жыл бұрын

For more information, please check out my video called, "Teaching in Japan FAQ". Basically, though, you can major in anything you want as long as you end up with at least a bachelor's degree. However, as you are not a licensed teacher in Japan, you are not legally allowed to teach anything other than English. And you're only an assistant a that. You don't require a teaching license from your home country, though, no. Thanks for watching!

@LaurenNIHON 13 жыл бұрын

@AsparagusComplex ...lesson plan so make sure it's the fun and interesting part. Make a poster or colorful cards. Use a ball. Make sure you have an idea of what you would do for your entire lesson plan in case you are asked. Do NOT use Japanese and try to incorporate a real sentence or two for the students. The others in your group interview will act as your students. Use them!! Don't lecture. :) My favorite lessons were on facial features and greetings. That's it for advice! Good luck!

@LaurenNIHON 13 жыл бұрын

@Daylady1028 I mean that Amity wants their employees to advertise both their own lessons and the company throughout the town/area. So they want you to distribute flyers advertising those things :)

@miraitsushima8700 3 жыл бұрын

What kind of questions are they gonna be asking to you for personal interview?

@sailorlimabean 13 жыл бұрын

Just a little bit of an update, I guess... I went to the... March interview in L.A. For us, after our quizzes, everyone was given an envelope and was told to open it once I left the interview site. Luckily, I was given a personal interview the next day... Best of luck to ya, Lauren! See ya in Japan??? XD

@LaurenNIHON 13 жыл бұрын

@sailorlimabean I'm sure you interviewed at a better time for hiring, especially if it was after the earthquake. I'm sure many people quit after that. Well, I'm glad you were given a personal interview!! I'm sure you deserve one! :) Good luck to you, too, and perhaps I will see you in Japan! :D

@commirevo89 12 жыл бұрын

I'm flying out to LA for my interview next week, and was kind of starting to freak out. Google led me to this video, and it definitely helped calm some of the nerves, so thanks!! Did you end up getting into JET and/or going to Japan?

@LaurenNIHON 13 жыл бұрын

@AsparagusComplex Well, experience with children isn't necessary, but definitely think about how to discuss how you are qualified to work with children. If you make it to the personal interview, you will be asked about that :) As for lesson plans, think back to things that excited you when you were in school. Pretend you are teaching kindergartners. They would want lots of excitement and visuals from you. They would want games and silliness. You will only present 5 minutes of your....

@Daylady1028 13 жыл бұрын

What do you mean "distribute flyers?"

@AsparagusComplex 13 жыл бұрын

I'm heading in for a group interview this Saturday. I don't have experience teaching children, so I'm a bit stuck for a lesson plan. Do you have any pointers? Also, if you remember the demonstrations the other applicants gave, what was your favorite?

@sunshine83ish 13 жыл бұрын

I remember you! I was in your group. :) ( I did the face)

@DsMediaWorld 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@LaurenNIHON 12 жыл бұрын

My salary is definitely enough to live on :) As long as you don't go partying every weekend and spend a ton of money, you'll be fine on cash. And Interac (like most jobs in the world) doesn't pay you when you're not working. So you will not be paid for not working during your breaks. Luckily, breaks in Japan are never more than a month long. If you're frugal the rest of the year, you'll be fine on cash. Just don't be stupid with your money!

@LaurenNIHON 13 жыл бұрын

@sunshine83ish I remember you, too! I really liked your lesson plan and I hope your dreams come true! :D

@YOYOdaMOOSE 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info! I just got invited to the amity meeting please let me know if you have any advice for the group interview! :D

@LaurenNIHON 13 жыл бұрын

@jennygonzo87 I didn't make the cut for the JET interview either! I'm sure we'll both find a way to make our dreams happen :) This just wasn't it! Thanks for the sub!! :)

@sunshine83ish 13 жыл бұрын

@LaurenNIHON Thank you! :)

@hannahkathryncristo3853 11 жыл бұрын

Hello. I just wanted to know what are the educational requirements ? do you have to be a teacher, of any particular area(English, math, High school etc.)

@WorldisArt 12 жыл бұрын

Hi Lauren! I know this video is outdated, hehe, but are you still working via Interac? Do you still enjoy it? I just got an interview w/ Amity, and have an acquaintance that worked w/ Amity and liked it, but....there's negative info floating around about every company, Amity and Interac included, alas. Would you mind messaging me about working w/ Interac? Do you think it's better than working w/ eikaiwa, do you feel fairly treated, etc? Thank you!! and I hope you are enjoying your time!

@belleesteban3451 6 жыл бұрын

Hi, if I may ask, why didn't you get the job? :)

@WorldisArt 12 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It's definitely going to be nerve-wracking for me - I'm really torn between the eikaiwa and ALT thing. It's crazy what wildly different opinions you hear about every. single. company. >__< Do you feel like your salary w/ Interac is adequate for your life there? I *think they pay less during summer/semester break, right? Honestly the extra time off compared w/ an eikaiwa sounds great, I just don't wanna feel broke or not save any money :P - Thanks again!