The JET Program has the following requirements for letters of reference:
- References must fall into 1 of 2 categories: Academic or Professional
- Academic: Professors or academic advisers
- Professional: Managers or supervisors who have overseen your work
- Applicants who have not yet completed a bachelor’s degree at the time of application must have at least one academic reference letter from someone affiliated with their college/university
- No personal references: classmates, coworkers, family/friends, and student tutors are not acceptable
Other than these criteria, who to choose as your letter of reference writer is one of your discretionary choices as an applicant. We recommend choosing writers who know you well and can speak positively about your skills and experience.