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(Originally posted on April 28, 2009.)
Here’s your chance to help JetWit. Just share a comment on this post saying what you like about JetWit. (Or email your comment to jetwit [at] jetwit [dot] com and I’ll post it.)
Thanks for your help and yoroshiku onegaishimasu.
19 comments so far...
I like JETWit because our fearless leader, Steven Horowitz, is always on top of things — constantly disseminating questions and information to JETWit members about jobs, articles which may be of interest to us, circulating questions from JETWit members, and most importantly, creating a dialogue among everyone.
It is a good opportunitiy for those interested in the fields to read information and freely ask questions to some of the more “veterans” in the field. It is also a good way to promote the JET Program, showcasing what former JET participants are doing with their lives and how the JET Program has influenced their lives after living in Japan.
It is really good to get advice/feedback/thoughts from other writers/interpreters/translators in a non-threatening environment. Being a member of JETWit does not make me feel like we are competing for the same jobs and I don’t want to share infomration about rates or how I operate my freelance work. Instead, it is a good community and sounding board for all.
What I really like about JetWit is how well it consolidates information that is important to JETs so that I can then disseminate that information to all of the JETs in my two-state area. One thing, in particular, that members in my area like is the job listings.
I like that it gives updates from JETAA chapters around the country and that it is updated sooooo frequently!
JetWit’s founder, Mr. Steven Horowitz, is a dedicated professional who is customer service oriented. Any questions or concerns I have had were addressed quickly and immediately. It is a pleasure to work with Mr. Horowitz.
I work for a Japanese recruiting company, Interesse International, Inc. (www.iiicareer.com) and we like advertising on JetWit because it is a centralized location for individuals who are interested in Japan and Japanese culture. These are the types of candidates that our clients find very appealing.
As an AJET, I like being able to come to one user-friendly site to find out news about other AJET chapters as well as information about Japan.
I highly recommend this website as well as Mr. Horowitz.
JetWit has been a valuable source of information for Jet alums seeking jobs and connecting with each other after they’ve returned to the U.S.
The site seems to be growing all the time!
I love the job posts because they are tailored to the types of skills we possess. I also like that it’s a forum where JETs around the world can share what they are doing in their lives. It’s great for networking!
As a current JET, I use Jetwit to keep track on what’s going on for people after JET. After JET, I hope to build on my experience for the purpose of professional development. That means I’ll be looking for programs to help me further my education and credentials, and eventually for job opportunities once I have marketable skills.
There is a great variety of information on JETWit that is kept up-to-date. Personally I have enjoyed the articles by former JETs, in particular Stacy Smith. I am grateful for interesting events and job leads as well as forums to discuss business issues without feeling threatened, as Kia Cheleen pointed out. In addition, Steven Horowitz has been extremely helpful and professional. I cannot recommend this site more highly.
What I like about JetWit is that it is an international network of people who share a common interest in two things that I love — things Japanese and communications. There aren’t many resources out there for this type of community. I was based in Los Angeles, when I started participating in JetWit and recently relocated to Tokyo. I am looking forward to reaching out to other JetWit members in Japan to grow my professional network.
One word: focus
I want to thank Steven for creating a JET blog that maintains a strong focus on the freelance commmunity all while keeping tabs on all the JETAA and JapanSociety (etc etc) goings-on.
I don’t need another “what’s weird about Japan” blog, but I do need a constantly fresh source on J to E freelancing.
JetWIT is it!
I’ve only recently discovered JetWit, and been delighted with it. A recently returned JET outside the active JETAA networks, JetWit provides me with an informed balance of useful links, almost like a personal assistant has filtered a best of Japan folder for me. I enjoy perusing the job opportunities, news and perspective pieces and the way which the site facilitates making connections with other Jet Alumni.
I’m also impressed with Steven, the professional yet personable founder, and how he is selflessly working to make this site the best he can for the entire JET community. Thanks for the thought and energy you continue to put in!
JetWit is an excellent resource to keep up with the events of the JET community, both past and present. It allows us Japanophiles to know what is happening culturally and professionally in the various JET communities worldwide.
It is difficult for websites to cater to all consumer needs, but JetWit manages to do an excellent job; whether you are looking for employment or to continue your education; whether you are trying to find where to buy your favorite Japanese food or wanting to learn of the latest writings about Japan….you can find it here.
I like Jetwit for a variety of reasons. I can read entertaining submissions from other former JETs, stay informed about happenings in the JET world, and have a better sense of community with the thousands of others who share a common experience with me.
JetWit is a wonderful resource for keeping up on recent developments in Japan because it is geared toward people with a high level of personal familiarity with the country, its issues, and its idiosyncracies, allowing more in-depth and insightful reporting than sources that cater to the average, uninitiated reader. It’s also a great way to stay connected with the growing network of JET Program participants who have come back and are building their professional careers in a variety of fields. Steven has a real knack for keeping the site relevant and useful, while not losing sight of how fun things Japanese can be.
I’m new to Jetwit, but it seems like a fabulous resource for me and my company. I can monitor translation jobs but I can also reach out to the Jetwit community when we launch a new book on Japan or make a call for writers when putting together a new title. I can’t believe I didn’t know about it until just a few months ago. It’s perfect for me and for Chin Music Press.
Let me add one thing: I wasn’t a JET, I was an MEF, which was a very similar program that predated JET. I was in Funabashi, Chiba, from 1985-87.
As a writer, I appreciate how Jetwit has connected me with other writers who are JET alums, as well as set up events like the Jet Alumni Author’s Showcase in NYC in March 2009. Steven has been tireless in updating and promoting Jetwit’s site, making it a valuable resource not only for JETs who are writers, translators, and interpreters, but all JETs. I’m very glad I joined — he’s done a lot to promote my book, as well as the books of other JETs!
JetWit is a great networking tool. I currently have a job, but I’m getting ideas from JetWit in case something happens to my current job.
I also enjoy the fun posts from talented JET writers, and it’s nice to know about the books published and the accomplishments achieved by JET alumni.
Thanks for all your hard work on this, Steve, and anyone else who puts in the effort to make this site work.
The instant and continuous job opportunities, keeping an optimistic and positive view of Japan, and the amount of relevant information