The interview was very formal, be sure your information is accurate and up to date. We went over my resume and he asked me a couple questions related to my resume. Towards the end of the interview he did a simple test.
Ho sostenuto un colloquio presso Gaba Corporation (Tokyo)
Colloquio
Not much communication, not a well managed process. They were very clearly looking for a specific archetype of person, and did not really consider those who did not meet this.
Domande di colloquio [1]
Domanda 1
Are you a citizen of a native speaking English country
Ho presentato la mia candidatura online. Ho sostenuto un colloquio presso Gaba Corporation (Tokyo)
Colloquio
The interview was held in the main building and focused mainly on behavioral questions and previous experiences, along with an English assessment and a small mock. Gaba focuses primarily on corporate clients, and the environment is really formal for an English school. I went to my interview in a cream suit, not knowing that this is a no-no in Japanese business culture. Other than that, the interviewer was quite pleasant, and the process was smooth. I would say, though, that for that level of formality, the pay isn’t really that great. There are companies that offer the same flexibility, better pay, and you don’t have to wear a black suit to teach every day.
Domande di colloquio [2]
Domanda 1
How used you are to Japanese corporate environment?
Ho sostenuto un colloquio presso Gaba Corporation (Ōsaka, Osaka)
Colloquio
Online and in-person interview. The online interview was very short. I was asked about my work experience. The in person interview was longer about an hour. I was asked many questions such as Teaching approach, Teacher’s objectives, Career goals etc
