September 10, 2018
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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44 Most Common Japanese Interview Questions and Answers
The worst thing to happen during an interview is getting a question and being unable to answer. Whether you don’t understand the question or are simply caught on your wrong foot, this can mean...
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How to Pass your Job Interview in Japan
Qualified, motivated, and ready for the job. But wait, how well-versed are you in the etiquette of Japanese job interviews? From how to take of your coat to giving a concise self-introduction, this article...
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Japanese Group Interviews – How to Stand Out from the Crowd
Mastering group interviews is essential for your job search. They take place before individual interviews, so if you fail here you lost your chance to get the job. You may have seen group interview...
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5 Unexpected Things at Japanese Job Interviews
You did the research, you know how to act and how to play by the rules. There is just one more thing: some quirks of Japanese interviews you should be ready for so they...
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The 3 Stages of Mastering Japanese Group Discussions
Group discussions are a common step in the Japanese recruitment process. To master them you need to know three things: the roles you can take, typical questions, and strategies about how to tackle each...
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Average salaries for Young Professionals in Japan
How much income can you earn in Japan? Detailed information about typical salaries in Japan for your age group let you know what to expect and plan ahead. Normally, data on average salary lumps...
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Are you ready for Japanese aptitude tests?
Resume in hand, you feel more than ready to get that job in Japan. There is just one more thing: are you ready for Japanese recruitment tests? Why aptitude tests? Some may wonder why...
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How to find Japanese IT vocabulary
Without the right terminology, it is hard to get any work done. That is true in any profession, particularly for specialized fields like IT. To not get your wires crossed when communicating with Japanese...
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Engineer salaries in Japan – Industry averages by position
What salaries can you realistically expect as engineer in Japan? Gain insight into the average income in a variety of IT-related positions. IT jobs are among the top 10 highest paying professions in Japan....
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Japanese Job Interviews – Know what matters
A job interview is where you have to appeal your skills, right? Turns out, not in Japan. At least, when job interviews for new graduates, especially non-science majors are concerned. Japanese companies are looking...
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All you need to know about Annual Leave in Japan!
Annual leave in Japan is one of the areas where opinions often clash. Working in Japan, most of us look forward to exploring the country on our days off. But is it possible in...
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Top 10 Skills to get hired in Japan
Find out which skills you need to get a job in Japan! You know your code and are ready to dive into new projects, but a different country with different rules and values than...
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Complete Guide to Nomikai
From super strict rules to bosses going crazy, many rumors surround nomikai, Japanese drinking parties. Nomikai are a place where the formal working culture is relaxed and people get drunk and talk straight with...
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The Simple Art of Exchanging Business Cards in Japan
Japanese Business cards – an essential factor of the identity of any shakaijin (社会人, working member of society) in Japan. Thus business card exchange can quickly turn into a ritualistic minefield. If you never...
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