-The application and hiring process for JET takes around 7-8 months in total. -First round of written applications are due in November (requires personal statement outlining reasons why you want to live and work in Japan, a resume, and two letters of recommendation) -Received notification that I had made it to the interview stage in January and the interview was in February. -The interview was roughly 30 minutes long and with a panel of three interviewers -Most of the questions were straight forward (questions that you would expect in any interview). That being said, they may try to "rattle your cage" to see how you react in a stressful situation. In my interview one of the interviewers played the "bad cop" and asked the tougher questions and grilled me more than the other two interviewers on the panel. Just try not to let the cage rattling phase you and remain upbeat and positive. -I finally received notification that I had been put on the "short list" for placement in March and received information about the city where I had been placed two or three weeks after that

You will be interviewed by a panel of around 3 people. One person was kind of the "bad cop" who would ask tough questions, so be prepared for that. The main interviewer will ask you about your professional and educational background, and be sure to highlight any activities that involve cultural exchange or involvment in the Japanese community, rather than strictly interest in Japan. Another interviewer will try asking you questions in Japanese, but this is usually only bonus points for the interview.