April 20, 2018
How to prepare for the call from Human Resources
Answering the phone in Japanese makes you nervous? What if messing up during the call will cost you that job you really want? If you have thoughts like these, then you are not alone.......
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Shuukatsu – How Japanese Students get their Jobs
How to job-hunt in Japan as a new graduate – this question can cause a lot of confusion. You probably already heard some things about how to job search in Japan. Do you how...
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Job-search Timing in Japan for foreigners
You want to get a job in Japan, but cannot start looking one year in advance, like Japanese graduates? Many foreigners faced with the same problem manage to get a job offer in the...
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SPI Test – All you Need to Know
You met a really great company and they would like you to come in for an interview, but first you would need to take this timed aptitude and personality test in Japanese. Even Japanese...
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Entry Sheet – everything you need to know!
Simply put, an entry sheet (short ES) is an “application form” and resembles a cover letter in contents and purpose. Unfortunately, that’s where the similarities end, and the issues begin. Read on to learn...
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Job-hunt in Japan: attending a company seminar – 説明会
No faceless emails, Japanese companies get in touch with their candidates in person and as early as possible. Even online applications are bound to lead to prompt invitations to a company seminar. A company...
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Japanese Typing Test – Unannounced at the Job Interviews
When job-hunting in Japan, there might be a couple of things that surprise you, be it facing a row of serious looking interviewers, going through company seminars with large numbers of attendees, or the...
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Dresscode for Japanese Job Interviews – Recruit Suits
You may know that Japan has set rules when it comes to the corporate world. Job interviews are no exception. To leave a good impression, you should think about your appearance nearly as much...
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