Getting a university job in Japan is a goal for many teachers and yet the path to a tenured position at a Japanese university is not always clear. In this show Anthony talks to Matthew T. Apple who is an associate profession at Ritsumeikan University. Matthew talks about his entry to Japan through the JET Programme and how teaching English in a small town taught him the skills he needed to pursue a career in higher education. Also on the show is Elizabeth Tasker who is an associate professor at Hokkaido University. Elizabeth is relatively new to Japan and she shares with us her experiences in working in a Japanese univerisity and how she is learning to cope with the six month of snow they regularly receive in Sapporo. Anthony also talks about the importance of professionalism when searching for a new job. As a former employer he offers tips on how to make your resume stand out and what you can do to make a personal connection during the interview.