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Help regarding certain fields in JET ALT application Form. (self.JETProgramme)

submitted by PRIYMEE

I'll be applying for JET ALT this year, but I have doubts regarding certain fields/column in application.

Lets start with my background.
I am 24, had completed my bachelor's in 2023, before enrolling into a 2 year Pharmacy program that I completed in 2025.

I was looking through the application form of JET ALT and came across some fields that I don't know how to fill in.
First one being Occupation, I am currently unemployed other than the part time Job I do, its more of like a volunteering rather than a paying job. So technically I am not a student cause I completed my bachelor's 3 years ago and even my Pharmacy Program last year and I am not employed, I have no employer.

Second is Academic specialization/Major, I did not do any major in my Bachelor's I have done my Bachelor's in science with (Chemistry, Botany and Zoology).

Third is Employment history I have never been employed so what I am supposed to fill in that table.

Forth is Teaching/coaching background I have none and there is also a column for teacher training, that I have not done.

What am I supposed to fill in these specially the first one or should I leave them blank, I am pretty sure these are not to be left blank.

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[–]HondaKaitoCurrent JET - add your location 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You're a science major. It just refers to main subject area. You can't have graduated in something without majoring in something.

Just leave everything not applicable blank unless the form says otherwise.

[–]BanzaiPhilliesIncoming Tokyo CIR, Former ALT - Aomori 2016-2020 12 points13 points  (3 children)

I think you might want to consider delaying your application until you've gained a little more work experience. The lack of teaching or coaching is common and understandable, but having no employment history whatsoever despite being graduated for several years would raise some eyebrows and most likely get your application tossed in the first round. If you had been volunteer teaching or coaching this whole time, that would be a slightly different story. Take some time to build up a background that an application reviewer or interviewer would take a second look at. There's no rush. My application straight out of college was rejected in the first round due to printing errors on my part, and I used that extra year to work and volunteer in my city's immigrant community. I was accepted the second time.

[–]PRIYMEE[S] 0 points1 point  (2 children)

Yeahh So after my Bachleor's I enrolled into a Pharmacy Program, its not like I was sitting home Idle. Although I get your concern and for that I am volunteering in teaching students from sudan. As for Employment I don't think I can land a Job in 4 months as I am preparing for one rn. I also did an Internship at a Pharmacy for over 500 hours to get my License does that count ? As recent employment It was from july to sept last year I guess.

[–]BanzaiPhilliesIncoming Tokyo CIR, Former ALT - Aomori 2016-2020 7 points8 points  (1 child)

I would count the internship as employment, yes. Apologies if I misunderstood your situation. I read it as if you had not worked nor been in school for some time, which would be an issue. I would assume that you'll have some kind of job, even if it's part-time, by the time the application opens near the end of the year.

[–]PRIYMEE[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oo so what I am able to understand my internship at that pharmacy counts as an employment, if I am not mistaken. Also no need to be apologetic for a genuine concern. I appreciate your concern and help. Thanks a lot.

[–]rue-11Current JET - Yamagata-ken (incoming) 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The application does not open until the end of this year. Are you able to find SOME kind of employment for the time being? Otherwise, if you don’t have it leave it blank.

As far as your major goes, you can choose one of them (either chemistry, botany, or zoology) and then add the others in a secondary box, I believe. I had a dual major so I chose one and described the other, I think. I may have just chosen one, though, it’s been a bit since I’ve looked over my app.

[–]j_habCurrent JET (2026) – Yamaguchi-ken 4 points5 points  (1 child)

If you don't have applicable experience, leave it blank.

[–]PRIYMEE[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So we can leave Occupation and All those fields Blank.

[–]LuvSeaAnimals33Former JET 2 points3 points  (2 children)

Occupation: you’re not in school nor working (since you say it’s a volunteer and there is no employer), then you’re unemployed. You’re not currently enrolled in a school program so you’re not a student. Is it not an option? I don’t remember how the field looks like.

Major: just pick one that is close enough. Mine wasn’t on the list too and that’s what I did.

Employment history / teaching background: leave it blank. It’s ok that you have no work history.

[–]PRIYMEE[S] 0 points1 point  (1 child)

I worked at a Pharmacy for 3 months last year as a part of my internship does that count. I have not done any Major thats the issue.

[–]HondaKaitoCurrent JET - add your location 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No because you're unemployed now. They're just asking what you do now. Leave it blank or put unemployed/volunteering.

Edit: put it in your history, though!