July 03, 2020
Finding a job in the Japanese IT industry
Working in IT in Japan? It may sound complicated, but with a bit of experience and decent communication skills, it’s very much doable. In the final entry in our three-part article series, a career......
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Applying for a job in Japanese
Why do you want this job, and why did you apply to this company? At first, answering this question seems like an easy task. However, thinking of a convincing answer can be surprisingly difficult...
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Finding a Job in the Japanese Travel Industry
In our second entry in this article series, we’re looking at the travel and tourism sector. Is it an easy industry to get into? What is the average salary? Once again, we asked a...
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Dealing with Insects in Japan
Japanese summers could be so nice, were it not for the humidity and the bugs. Find out what you can do during “insect season” here to keep the amount of unpleasantness at a minimum....
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Finding a Job in Japan’s Hospitality Industry
How easy is it to find a job at a hotel or traditional inn in Japan, and how do you go about it? We asked a nationally certified career consultant at Linguage Japanese Language...
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Free Online Job Hunting Seminars for International Students
Are you currently studying in Japan and are planning on working here in the future? Then you’re in luck! Recently, the Covid-19 pandemic has put a bit of a damper on things, but overall,...
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News from Japan #03
As the number of new infections decreases, businesses reopen and Japan tries to enter a “new state of normality”. We looked at the recent unfolding of events, with a focus on Tokyo. Life in...
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Areas with Cheap Rent in Tokyo
Tokyo is an expensive city to live in, especially when you’re just starting out. Where should you look if you want to find a cheap place to live that’s also close to all the...
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News from Japan #02
Students that have lost their part-time jobs as a result of Corona will be able to apply for an additional stimulus. But how about international students? We looked at the news and some reactions...
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The Japanese annual job hunt and the Coronavirus
From cancelled job fair to new recruits being laid off just days before their first day of work – here are some effects the current Coronavirus crisis has had on the Japanese recruitment system....
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News from Japan #01
What impact will the Coronavirus have on job seekers? How many of them have been successful regardless of the pandemic? And are masks making a comeback in stores? This week, we’re looking at Japanese...
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Gijiroku – Keeping track of meetings in Japanese
Record-keeping is a classic “newcomer task” at Japanese companies. It may seem boring at first, but for Japanese learners, it can be a challenge – and a way to improve communication skills. What is...
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5 Unusual Japanese Recruitment Strategies
Searching for a job isn’t easy, but there are many companies that struggle with recruiting as well. Find out about some unconventional ways in which Japanese firms try to find the right people. Standing...
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E-Mailing Japanese Companies while Job Hunting
For many Japanese learners, the job hunt marks the time when they have to start writing “professional e-mails”. Not used to it? Use these templates in case you’re not sure about how to phrase...
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Black Companies: What they are and how to spot them
In Japan, Black Companies are infamous among job seekers for long work hours, bad pay and harsh rules. While they can be hard to identify, there are some things that you should keep an...
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