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      English Instructor Interview

      5 Jun 2018
      Anonymous employee
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Easy interview

      Other English Instructor interview reviews for NOVA (Japan)

      English Instructor Interview

      27 Aug 2025
      Anonymous employee
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at NOVA (Japan)

      Interview

      Interviewed online from the US prior to the pandemic. It was only about 30-45 mins. The interviewer was friendly and informative and it was overall a good experience. I was offered a position 2 or 3 days later.

      Interview questions [2]

      Question 1

      Role play: What do "borrow" and "lend" mean?
      Answer question

      Question 2

      Role play: What is the meaning of "thrive?"
      Answer question
      1

      Application

      I applied online. I interviewed at NOVA (Japan) in Apr 2018

      Interview

      After submitting a cover letter and resume, a Skype interview may or may not be offered where you will then gave days and times you would be available. Once the day and time is confirmed a 25-30 minute interview will take place. The interview started with the interviewer asking what I know about NOVA- then proceeded to give me a brief introduction to NOVA. After that I was asked about my previous work experience, why I want to teach, and why in Japan. After this I was asked to explain the difference between borrow and lend. And then did a role play which then concluded the interview.

      Interview questions [3]

      Question 1

      What do you know about NOVA?
      Answer question

      Question 2

      Explain the difference between lend and borrow.
      Answer question

      Question 3

      Role Play: Teacher introducing herself/himself to student for the first time.
      Answer question

      English Instructor Interview

      30 Aug 2024
      Anonymous employee
      Tokyo
      Accepted offer
      Neutral experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at NOVA (Japan) (Tokyo)

      Interview

      Online interview. A few normal questions and English language questions. Then talk about the company and yourself and briefly tell you how you’ll get started. They also make sure you understand what you’re getting into and also agree to everything. They will explain how they are not flexible as well.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Why do you want to work for us?
      1 Answer
      1

      English Instructor Interview

      25 Oct 2024
      Anonymous employee
      Ōsaka, Osaka
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I applied online. I interviewed at NOVA (Japan) (Ōsaka, Osaka) in Nov 2023

      Interview

      1. Online application. 2.Straight forward and easy Interview with a lot of description and details. 3. Provide documents and information personal ones such as passport, ID, etc. 4. Accept offer or decline the offer.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Why do you want to work in Japan?
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