2 years from now, I am most likely done with my education. At that point, I will be a 23 year old Norwegian male, with a bachelor degree in "East Asian Studies", from one of the best and strictest universities in Europe.
My degree will look something like this:
Japanese Language: 50%
Japanese Society: 25%
Media Science: 25%
I will also have an extra year where I study Japanese(near Tokyo) deeper. But this year will not be a part of my degree, since a bachelor degree in Norway, usually takes 3 years to accomplish. Nevertheless, this year will be supported, and I will earn credits.
As a result of this education, I will have lived in Japan for almost one and a half year, and I will also have reached level 2 on the JLPT. I am at the moment somewhere between level 3 and 2. I think I am closer to level 2..
Here are my general questions:
1. Since English is not my first language, will it be hard to find a job as an English teacher? If "yes", are there any qualification tests I can take to prove my proficiency?
2. At what level may I teach English? Elementary School? Middle School? High School?
3. Should I ever get tired of teaching English, will any Japanese companies consider hiring me?
4. Is personal qualities and looks imporant as well?
5. Should I also learn a forth language, just to make myself more "special"? At the moment I'm only fluent in Norwegian and English, but I could easilly pick up German.
6. Is it possible to secure a job from my computer in Norway, and then move to Japan? Or do I have to "take a risk" and just travel to Japan and hope for the best?
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I would also be grateful if you gave your personal opinion of what you think is CRUCIAL for me to do, before moving to Japan to work.