Question 1

Does JET Program pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, JET Program employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at JET Program. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at JET Program?

Accepted Answer

91% of JET Program employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated JET Program 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 2.7 for career opportunities.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at JET Program?

Accepted Answer

Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) (881), Assistant Language Teacher (175), ALT (98), English Teacher (28), Coordinator for International Relations (CIR) (23), Assistant Language Teacher (JET Programmer) (12), CIR (10), Coordinator for International Relations (10), Teacher (10), Assistant English Teacher (8), Coordinator of International Relations (8), AET (5), Instructor (5), Prefectural Advisor (5), ALT - Assistant Language Teacher (4)

Question 4

What are the pros of working at JET Program according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"Easy and rewarding work with good pay" ((in 148 reviews)); "A very rewarding job that provides you with a good salary to enjoy that Japan has to offer!" ((in 138 reviews)); "A good chance to immerse yourself in Japanese culture and connect with fellow JETs from around the world." ((in 112 reviews)); "Has other great benefits that makes JET extremely competitive" ((in 52 reviews)); "Great people and a lot of support" ((in 28 reviews))

Question 5

What are the cons of working at JET Program according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"Support will be up to luck if you have a good supervisor" ((in 19 reviews)); "no career advancement opportunities whatsoever" ((in 14 reviews)); "Communication is poor and you are often made to feel like the lowest priority when you need help." ((in 14 reviews)); "Different work culture (dated)" ((in 12 reviews)); "ESID (every situation is different) (bad management, bad experience)" ((in 7 reviews))

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