JET Program CIR interview questions

There were three interviewers. One asked questions in English, one in Japanese, and the other only took notes and did not interact with me at all. I was asked some basic questions about information from my application, then some more questions about my experience in more detail (in English). Mostly seemed intended to determine whether I would get homesick and try to get out of the contract early. Then the interview switched to Japanese. I was asked to introduce myself. Then I was given a short article and some time to scan it. I was asked to then read it out loud, then given some comprehension questions answer.

It was a very hard interview because I was asked to answer many ALT questions instead of CIR. In the beginning of the interview, they asked me whether I read Japanese news, (being the extremely honest person I am) I answered "No, I don't but if it is a part of my job, I would do all I can to learn." However, they weren't very happy about it so my interview geared more towards the ALT side instead. (just my own reasonings, might not be actually "why" they decided to change topics) Most of the questions were in Japanese instead of English, making it extra difficult. As well, I was asked to give a japanese presentation on the spot. Although I was very prepared and have passed the N1 exam, it was still harder than I have imagined. Mock teachings are usually not a CIR question but I was asked to give quite a few on the spot. All in all, I don't think my experience was a "normal" JET interview. I haven't received the outcome yet.