2019 Career Forum and Welcome Back Reception

On Saturday, October 26th, JETAANY will be hosting our annual Career Forum to advise JET alumni about effectively marketing their professional skills. You will be able to hear from local JET Alumni working in a variety of fields, and have the opportunity to meet with organizations, recruiters, and companies interested in hiring JETs. Whether you want to stay in education, use Japanese in the workplace, or do something totally different from JET, this event is perfect for you.

Date: Saturday October 26th
Time: 2:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Reception to follow)
Location: Nippon Club (145 West 57th street)

Presentation Topics
Will include how to write effective resumes to make the best use of the JET experience, and how to give a successful elevator pitch.

The Industry Panel
Will include JET alumni with various professional backgrounds who will share their experiences job hunting, career changing, networking, and who have lots of tips for getting your foot in the door.

Recruiting Companies
Will introduce themselves and discuss possible open positions. There will be time for one-on-one discussions, so come prepared with questions and your talking points. Bring your resume!

RSVP: ONLINE (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe7TlyqexzbiQCRL48GlW6IAP80LgfBNzE7ps0lt1UjW_sNLg/viewform) by Sunday, October 20th. To attend this FREE event we ask all attendees to fill out a quick form about your career interests to we can best help you grow professionally and tailor the program. Unfortunately, this event is only for JET Program alumni.

*We are happy to offer attendees professionally taken headshots which will be taken in the order attendees register