Romantic Killer! - Anime & Art Appreciation Society

The JETAA Chicago and Japan America Society of Chicago YPC continue the Anime & Art Club with a meeting in November! Join us on Tuesday, November 19th, 6-7 pm CST!

Our club will be discussing various individual anime series. For our next meeting, we have chosen episodes 1-4 of Romantic Killer!, based on the manga by Wataru Momose. The story is a romance series about a high schooler named Anzu Hoshino who is transported to an alternate reality where she must form a romantic relationship to return to her normal life

Be sure to view the anime in advance (available on Netflix) and join us for an evening of casual discussion in a virtual space via Zoom! Registrations are limited, so grab a spot while you can!

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This event is open to JET alumni, JASC YPC members and friends.

Questions? Contact Joe at networking@jetaachicago.com

[EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY] 2025 JET Program Interview Assistant Position in Chicago

The Japan Information Center at the Consulate-General of Japan in Chicago is hiring a part-time, in-person JET Program Interview Assistant for the upcoming 2025 JET Program interview season. Tech-savvy JET alumni, please consider applying! The pay is $20 an hour. More details here: https://www.chicago.us.emb-japan.go.jp/files/100743334.pdf

2024 Career Development Workshop Series

Whether you're a recently returned JET alum or making a career change, you may be at a crossroads regarding your next steps and opportunities. This event will show how to sell your JET experience and create an effective resume. Interviewing points will also be addressed.

Join us Saturday, November 16th from 11 am-1:00 pm CST, for the JETAA Chicago Career Development Workshop! If you are a JET alum currently navigating the job market after JET, considering switching careers, or just pondering what’s next for you, then your attendance is welcome! This event is intended to bring together JETAA members who are looking for career advice at all stages of their career trajectory.

Our speaker will be Kasia Lynch from Ikigai Connections, who can answer your questions about advancing your professional plans.

The workshop will answer the question, "What do you want to be when you grow up? Brainstorming your Career Ikigai."

The first ten people to sign up AND attend the event will receive a free 30-minute one-on-one session with Kasia free of charge on the topic of their choice. Preference will be given to JETAA Chicago members.

Sign up here!

Please join us for this free workshop, which will provide invaluable advice to help advance your career after JET!

This event is for JET alumni only.

Questions? Contact Joe Palermo at networking@jetaachicago.com.