Finding an open position is one thing. But what do Japanese companies expect from a written application? And how do you write one? In this article, we provide background information, an example and a......
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Job hunting in Japan and the Coronavirus
In 2020, the spread of Covid-19 brought big and sudden changes to the usual Japanese fresh graduate job hunt. Find out how job seekers were affected and what you can do in 2021. (※This...
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Bilingual Job Fairs in Tokyo and Elsewhere 2021
You are in Japan and looking for a full-time position? You are prepared to go through a Japanese style recruiting process and you have at least a conversational grasp (ideally business level or more)...
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How to save time when typing in Japanese
Japanese business e-mails all follow certain templates but contain a lot of long, formal expressions that can be a hassle to type again and again. Find out how to save time with a simple...
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You want to Work in Japan? 5 Steps to make it happen!
You want to work in Japan but are not sure what you need to get a job? Follow these 5 steps to cover your bases. 1. Study Japanese First off: It’s possible to live...
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First steps to working in Japan
The first steps are always the hardest, especially when you’re thinking about working in a foreign country. Where do you start? In this article, we introduce two short- to mid-term options that put you...
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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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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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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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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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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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5 things you can do to prepare for an IT job in Japan
IT is one of the more open and international Japanese industries. That being said, whether you excel in Japanese ability or IT experience, it’s better to come prepared. Read on to find out what...
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Is it easy to get a Job in Japan?
The job market in Japan is opening up to foreigners. But how much competition should you expect, and how many options are you likely to have? We looked at some surveys to give you...
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IT Jobs in Japan for Humanities Majors
IT is more than just programming – there are also a bunch of other options for newcomers. Here’s an overview of common IT jobs in Japan that can equip you with valuable hard skills...
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Jiko-PR: How to Sell Your Strengths in Japanese (with Example)
“Why should we hire you?” Many a job seeker has had problems with this question. In this article, we show you how to respond to it in Japanese, in a way that matches the...
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