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BorderLink
Assistant Language Teacher
Entry Easy Neutral experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Group Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Group Other
The first interview went fine, it was about an hour long. We did introductions for about 10 minutes, then watched a Borderlink video for 20 minutes. After that, we had a group discussion with over five people for about 10-15 minutes. The one-on-one interview was not great, the interviewer seemed uninterested and had a strong Asian accent that made it hard to understand her. I had to ask her to repeat questions multiple times, and she seemed to have trouble understanding my answers. Most questions were about my application, so make sure your answers there are consistent. The interview lasted around 40 minutes. I knew I wouldn't get the job because she didn't ask for a demo lesson.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What difficulties might you face working with a Japanese teacher, and how would you manage them?
BorderLink
Assistant Language Teacher
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Group Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Group Behavioral
They want everyone to log-in early but start late. They put all the teachers together for an orientation, even though some have already been in Japan for a while. They asked the teachers to discuss how to improve/nurture students learning and just listened in the background. They held one-on-one interviews afterwards. This was my 2nd chance to interview with them and most of the time the interviewers didn't look me eye-to-eye and showed dismay when they heard me answer some of the questions. Very unprofessional a lot times.
Confirmed questions1 question
- How can we promote, improve, and nurture students' learning?
BorderLink
Assistant Language Teacher
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Group Technical screen Presentation Background check
Interview formats
Group Behavioral Presentation Technical
You first apply online and wait for a reply within a few days. If they like your application, you'll be invited to a group interview with other applicants. They introduce their school and then ask a question for you all to discuss as a group. They will send you the results after 2-5 working days. If you're successful, you'll have a one-on-one interview with one of their members. They will ask you general information from your application form, ask teaching-related questions, and you'll do a demo class. They will send you the results after 2-5 days.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Why are you a good fit for this job and what would you do if the head teacher disagreed with your teaching methods?
- What is your motivation for wanting to become a teacher?
- How would you handle a situation where the head teacher has a different opinion on your teaching approach?
BorderLink
Assistant Language Teacher
Entry Easy Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Presentation Background check Offer
Interview formats
Group Technical Presentation Behavioral
Before you can even get an appointment, you first have to fill out this really long application with all your past work details. The first interview is actually a group thing, with other candidates. I had one other person with me, but they said it could be up to eight people total, which they got from that company called 'Splinter Facts.' If you pass that, they send you another email for a 30-minute AI test and an AI speaking test to check your English level – weirdly, they can't figure that out in the first round. Then, for the second interview, they double-check everything on the application you sent in, so it's good to have it handy. You'll also have to do two five-minute demo lessons on the spot, one for middle schoolers and one for primary schoolers.
Confirmed questions8 questions
- What was your previous salary as an ALT?
- What's the reason you quit your last job?
- Can you tell us about your previous work experience?
BorderLink Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from BorderLink interview reports.
“Can you state in Japanese: 'My name is ---', 'I am -- years old', 'I like to ---- (hobbies)', and 'it is -:-- (give the time)'?”
Read reports →“Can you teach a song to elementary students to help them learn new vocabulary?”
Read reports →“What would you do if a student wasn't paying attention and had their head on the desk?”
Read reports →“What are the important characteristics a teacher should possess when teaching children?”
Read reports →“What would you do if a student were sleeping in your class?”
Read report →“Could you do a mock lesson on body parts for children?”
Read report →“What are your thoughts on the current state of English education in Japan?”
Read report →“Regarding decision-making authority, is it you or the homeroom teacher who makes the final call?”
Read report →“In your opinion, what are the main issues with English education?”
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