Yeah, no, there definitely are people who get their first placement... I remember my first year, someone coming in with me got the one mainland Tokyo placement and everyone was super jealous. XD; It can often really depend on what they're looking for... if there's only one Osaka (or wherever) placement opening and they're looking for a 30+ man from Australia with no Japanese, then you're just screwed. XD; But if they're looking for a young woman from the Chicago area (they actually can get specific, what with sister cities and stuff) with high Japanese skills, then you're home free, you know? XD; Both Hyogo the prefecture and Kobe the city have a really high number (if you add the city placements to the prefectural placements, I think they'd almost have as many as Hokkaido, though I don't remember now), so they're really good safe choices.
But I'd be happy to give any help I can! Please do let me know if you have any other questions, because I'd be happy to answer. ^^
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Date: 2013-11-14 11:22 pm (UTC)But I'd be happy to give any help I can! Please do let me know if you have any other questions, because I'd be happy to answer. ^^
Good luck!