8月 29, 2018
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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Are you ready for Japanese aptitude tests?
Resume in hand, you feel more than ready to get that job in Japan. The next hurdle on your way: Japanese recruitment tests. In many cases, there’s simply no way around them. Find out...
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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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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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Annual Leave in Japan – Taking Your Well-Earned Time Off
Annual leave in Japan is one of the areas where opinions often clash. After finally getting that working visa, most of us look forward to exploring the country on our days off. But is...
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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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Hanabi Festival- what’s special about Japanese fireworks
Dating back to the 18th century – Hanabi festivals – Japan’s tradition of summer fireworks now are more popular than ever. We all have our fireworks events back home, be it for special holidays...
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Storage for Hands-free Travel throughout Japan
Enjoy your days luggage free, empty-handed no matter where you go. When traveling we all deal with the question of where to store our luggage. A young start-up in Japan provides a surprisingly simple...
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Bit Valley – Japan’s Silicon Valley
Silicon Valley – the place where industry giants develop the newest tech, and most of all an ecosystem in which startups can thrive and innovation happens. Does Japan have anything that can compare? What...
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Budget travel by train: the Japan Rail Pass
Flat rate travel through Japan; jump on any train at any time and head off to your next location. No planning in advance, no lining up, no booking, no searching for station names on...
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Shokumukeirekisho – How to write that other Japanese resume
If you have ever wondered how to possibly fit your work experience into a Japanese resume, you are not alone. The standard rirekisho simply lacks the space, because Japan actually has two types of...
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Cushion Words: Polite Requests in Japanese
Instead of blurting things out, the Japanese turned showing consideration into an art, with an unending variety of expressions. Called 気遣い (きづかい), it is a trait the Japanese pride themselves on. After all, when...
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Japan’s most popular sport – is soccer the new baseball?
It is time to take a closer look at sports in Japan. When thinking of the most popular sport in Japan the first thing that comes to mind is baseball, isn’t it? But asking...
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