11月 15, 2018
Japan’s 10 most popular Companies in 2018
What are Japan’s most popular companies? Find out which companies were the most popular among job-seeking students in 2018. This year it seemed that ‘mobility’ was the term of the hour since many companies......
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What I wish I had looked into before Working in Japan…
This time, Yun shares three things you should look into before working in Japan – (dis)likes of Japanese people, the work culture, and the manners. Read on to find out how these things are...
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A Workday in the Life of an Engineer in Japan
For the second article in this series, Dong-hun has taken over the keyboard. Let me show you what a typical day looks like at a Japanese company. I have been working in Japan as...
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An Engineer’s Glimpse into the Japanese Work Culture
In this article series we asked international engineers working in Japan to share their experiences. This time, Arben, who started his job in Tokyo 3 months ago, talks about studying Japanese, what it is...
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Why Japanese People (don’t) Change Jobs
Japan is famous for employees working at one company for all their lives. It still doesn’t seem like changing jobs is common. However, it is getting more accepted, so don’t shy away from following...
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Employee Benefits at Japanese Companies
Employee benefits play a role for many when choosing their jobs. They not only impact how much money you get at the end of the month, but also your insurance, when you can take...
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Lifetime Employment and Japan’s Future
Japan is famous for its lifetime employment system, but many Japanese companies are looking for more flexible alternatives. This is good news for foreigners hoping to work in Japan. Why? Lifetime employment is one...
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English Level still low even among IT Staff in Japan
Over 50% of online content is in English. In the global IT world, English is a basic requirement for most – but English skills remain curiously absent in many Japanese offices. Let’s take a...
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How to Get the Certificate of Eligibility for Japan
After getting a job in Japan there is one more hurdle to overcome: receiving your Certificate of Eligibility and working visa. In Japan the company can take care of most of it for you,...
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Chronicles of the Japanese recruitment system
The Japanese recruitment system with its strict recruitment schedules seems strange to many foreigners. But while the rules may seem arbitrary at first sight, a look into the past shows the path that the...
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Taxes and Insurance when Working in Japan
Taxes and insurance payments far too often are mystery to the brave souls venturing to build a life in Japan. Imagine the surprise when you notice that after finally having settled in and just...
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In-Demand Programming Languages 2018
Which programming languages get you good jobs in Japan? The demand for IT specialists and programmers is high in Japan, but it isn’t always easy to find information on which skills Japanese companies are...
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The Japanese Employment System and Contract Types
When job-hunting in Japan it pays off to understand the Japanese employment system. Insurance coverage, benefits, and more, all vary based on which type of employment contract you get. On top of that, whether...
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Bowing in Japan: The Right Bow for Every Occasion
Japanese people bow, a lot. It seems as natural to them as does walking, but to little surprise, strict etiquette rules are at work here. If in doubt bow 30 degrees. How respectful your...
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Quick Guide on How to Call Companies
Japanese companies call candidates by phone to announce interview results or appointments. E-mail is quite uncommon, so you might need to pick up the phone yourself when you need to change the schedule or...
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