The interview process with AEON was quite structured and engaging. It started with an online application where I had to submit my resume and write an essay explaining why I wanted to live and work in Japan. After that, I had a brief Skype interview, which was more like an initial screening. They asked about my background, why I was interested in teaching, and my motivation for joining AEON.
Once I cleared that stage, I was invited to an Online General Meeting and Group Interview. It was really interesting because it wasn’t just about answering questions – we also had to participate in a teaching activity. They gave us a scenario and asked us to demonstrate how we would teach a specific lesson. It was a bit nerve-wracking, but also fun to collaborate with other candidates.
Later that day, I had a one-on-one interview where I had to do a teaching demo using their materials. They also asked some situational questions, like how I’d handle different types of students or cultural differences. It was a great way to see how they approach education and understand their expectations.
The final stage was an in-person interview. They wanted to see my teaching approach for both kids and adults, so I had to do another demonstration and answer more detailed questions about working in Japan and with their curriculum.
Overall, the process was intense but very rewarding. They were very clear about what they were looking for and gave me a lot of insight into their teaching methodology and company culture. It’s definitely designed to test your skills and your adaptability, but it also felt like they genuinely wanted to find the right fit for their schools.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What qualities do you think make a good candidate?
It was a single interview with the entire (small) development team. There was no technical portion to speak of. It was almost alarmingly relaxed. Manager spoke for most of it.