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J Test compared to JLPT - NoSleepTilFluent - 2011-04-24
Does anybody know anything about the J Test and how it compares to JLPT. I'm interested if a lot of companies in Japan recognize the test as a measure of your Japanese ability.
Here's the english site: http://j-test.jp/xp/modules/tinyd10/content/index.php?id=11
The lower level seems completely useless. But the upper level classifies your ability into grades and says if you can get in the 900-1000 range you are on the level of an interpreter.
This is my first time hearing of it.
J Test compared to JLPT - JimmySeal - 2011-04-24
http://www.jref.com/forum/showthread.php?t=24181
Be sure to check out the link in post 15.
I wouldn't know anything about companies' recognition of it. My guess is that it's a lot less known than the JLPT among employers.
J Test compared to JLPT - kitakitsune - 2011-04-24
It is worthless to take unless you are looking for personal satisfaction.
The JLPT is the government approved gold standard among companies and universities interested in working with foreigners.
J Test compared to JLPT - Jarvik7 - 2011-04-25
Nothing is worthless. Having two certifications on your resume looks better than one, even if you have to explain what it is in an interview.
However, I would recommend taking BJT instead. It is more widely recognized than JTEST, is harder than JLPT1 to get the top level, and is directly applicable to working in a Japanese office environment (it's more a test of applying Japanese than a test OF Japanese).
RE: JTEST levels
Even getting 100% is NOWHERE near enough to be an interpreter, but it is slightly harder than JLPT1 at the top end.