1. Happy with the details on your profile? Whenever you are online it will only take you a minute to log-in and hit 'Refresh Profile' to show students you are keen.
  2. Update your profile regularly, even if only to refresh it. Refreshed profiles may go to the top of search results for your category as they can be ordered by date.
  3. Location, location, location! Students search by locations. The more place names you include will determine how easily you are found. Be specific.
  4. Include your picture as profiles with a picture generate more interest. Our initial results page will show students which teacher profiles have a photo attached.
  5. Use the 'Comment to Students' area to supplement your details. Keep it simple, form it well, and think of your target audience. It remains in the submitted language.
  6. Reply promptly when notified of selection as it ensures that details given to students are current and valid, and that you are aware that a student will be contacting you.
  7. Select appropriately from the 'Your Japanese Level' field. Err on the side of caution if borderline, as students will expect the level that you indicate in your profile.
  8. Keep your profile active by logging in at least once every two weeks. Profiles not refreshed or updated for long periods may be deactivated until updated again.
  9. When contact from a student is by phone, speak clearly and at an easy to follow pace. Reconfirm details regarding meeting time and place. Please return missed calls.
  10. Regularly check the Email address you registered with. Keep plenty of storage space free with your email account and check your junk mail folders if using a filter... Easy to miss a students Email.