Berlitz Talent Growth FAQ

General

*Please note that these FAQs relate to PCS, GLT & GBC positions only. For any information about JIP, please contact the e-mail address on the BTG Positions page.

Q1.What are the requirements to work in BTG?

The specific requirements for each opening are listed with each job posting.

Q2.Do I need a university degree for a BTG position?

All potential instructors should have at least completed a Bachelors degree.

Q3.Do I earn paid vacation days as a part-time BTG trainer?

Yes, part-time trainers earn paid vacation days.

Q4.Do I have to work on Japanese national holidays?

Generally speaking, we do not schedule sessions on Japanese holidays but this may happen from time-to-time if it is a specific client request.

Q5.I am not a native English speaker. Can I still work in BTG?

We are looking for native or native-fluent trainers, regardless of nationality.

Q6.Can I take time off whenever I want to?

We try to allow our employees to take time off when they would like to but unfortunately there are times when this may not always be possible due to high lesson volume or other conditions.

Q7.Can I take time off in addition to the paid vacation days I earn?

Leave of absence (unpaid time off) is never automatically granted but we understand that from time to time there may be situations where instructors have already used all their vacation days and need additional time off. In general, within reason and given enough notice we try to help our employees take these days.

Q8.Can I apply from outside of Japan?

If you have a valid working visa for Japan and have a set arrival date, you can apply from outside of Japan. The key points to note are that we cannot sponsor visas and that interviews are only conducted in person in Japan.

Q9.I applied recently but I have not been contacted yet. Why not?

Only applicants who pass the initial application screening will be contacted within two weeks of submitting their application.

Q10.The online application system doesn't seem to be working. Who can I contact about this system?

You may email us at hiring@pa.berlitz.co.jp for online application issues.

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PCS

Q1. Do you have any full-time positions?

PCS trainers are all hired on part-time contracts.

Q2.Where are the courses delivered?

The majority of the courses are delivered at the client’s site, though occasionally courses are held at HQ in Aoyama and in Berlitz language centers.

Q3.Is the cost for commuting to and from assignments reimbursed?

Yes, it is.

Q4. How long do courses usually run for on average?

While there are variances, many courses run for between 30 and 40 hours.

Q5.How long is one training session on average?

Recently sessions have most commonly run an hour and a half or two hours.

Q6.What textbooks do you use?

We do not have a set curriculum. After hearing the needs of the client, we make a plan for what materials would best meet the training goal. After that, we decide what materials will best match the clients’ needs. This could include textbooks, material provided from the client, or customized material that we have made ourself.

Q7.How far do I need to travel to get to assignments?

The vast majority of our courses are held within the 23 wards of Tokyo. The distance that you would need to travel varies depending upon your location in relation to the client’s location but it is not usual to travel more than one hour one way.

Q8.Will I be provided with a lesson plan?

You will be provided with the details and goals of the training course and the participants, as well as the material, but you will not be given a lesson plan. PCS trainers are entrusted to draw on their experience to use the materials in a way that meets the training goals.

Q9.Can I choose the clients and/or industries that I work at?

No. However, trainers have the ability to pick and choose which assignments they accept.

Q10.What is the difference between PCS trainers and Berlitz LC instructors?

While there could be an exception, in general the difference is that PCS trainers do not have a base language center, do not teach the Berlitz Method, do not use Berlitz textbooks, do not have a fixed set schedule, and the majority of assignments are conducted at the clients' site.

Q11.Do the trainers teach the same participants (students) for the duration of an assignment or are the trainers rotated?

Typically, PCS trainers will teach the same participants for the duration of a course.

Q12.What kind of training and support is offered to PCS trainers?

Trainers must go through an orientation and initial training session. Development workshops are offered periodically throughout the year for all trainers to attend.

Q13.What do I need to do in the demonstration lesson when applying?

Specifics of the demonstration lesson are provided once an interview date has been confirmed with the applicant.

Q14.How far will I need to travel for the classes I teach?

Generally speaking, you would not be expected to travel more than one hour station-to-station. That being said, trainers are hired on a part-time basis so they can turn down assignments that they feel are too far away.

Q15.How frequently are reports required? What is the format?

Reports are generally required only at the end of the course and are submitted via our online reporting system.

Q16. Are the working hours negotiable?

Yes. We allow for flexible working schedules.

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GLT

Q1. What are the requirements to become a GLT trainer?

The specific requirements for each opening are listed with each job posting.

Q2.Do I need a university degree to become a GLT trainer?

All potential trainers should have at least completed a Bachelors degree.

Q3.Do I need to teach a demonstration lesson in the interview?

The initial interview will not require that you teach a demonstration lesson. However, if you pass the initial interview, you will be asked to deliver a demonstration lesson.

Q4.What do I need to do in the demonstration lesson when applying?

Specifics of the demonstration lesson are provided once an interview date has been confirmed with the applicant.

Q5.When is the best time to apply for a position?

While the location of available positions varies during the year, GLT accepts applications all year-round.

Q6.Where are the GLT clients located?

Most of the our client engagements take place at client sites all over Japan. However, we do also have our own open courses which take place at HQ and at various Berlitz language centers.

Q7.What kind of training and support is offered to GLT trainers?

All GLT trainers undergo an extensive training program that provides them with the skills required to meet our clients' demands. This training program takes place at HQ and is provided by senior trainers with a wealth of experience delivering our sessions.

Q8.How frequently are reports required? What is the format?

Reports are generally required after each client engagement and the format they take depends on the individual needs of the client.

Q9.Other than delivering (teaching) and writing reports, is there anything else that is required on a course?

Many of our client engagements involve the use of an online forum, and updating the forum after each session is the responsibility of the trainer. In some cases, trainers may also be required to create material.

Q10.Are the working hours negotiable?

It depends on the type of contract being offered.

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GBC

Q1. How long is the training period to become a GBC assessment specialist?

This will vary depending on how much availability you have to work with us and on how quickly you progress with initial training.

Q2.Can I work from home?

No, all work is done at our headquarters in Aoyama, Tokyo.

Q3.Can I work as a GBC assessment specialist and as a PCS trainer at the same time?

This is possible. However, please note that it is currently not possible to work simultaneously as a GBC assessment specialist and as a Berlitz instructor in a language center.

Q4.Do I have to be proficient in any particular software to be eligible for this job?

Not in particular as full training will be given.

Q5.Where will I be based?

In the headquarters in Aoyama, Tokyo.

Q6.Do I need to travel to clients?

To do the main work no, but you may be asked to go to clients to conduct GBC assessments.

Q7.Do I need to conduct the GBC interviews or just assess them?

Knowledge of GBC interviews is a key component of understanding the GBC assessment, so you will be required to occasionally conduct them.

Q8.What kind of training and support is offered to GBC assessment specialists?

An assigned mentor will provide your on-the-job training.

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