2月 25, 2021
Top 10 Skills to get hired in Japan 2020
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 can......
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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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Online Interviews in Japan
Online interviews are becoming more and more popular in Japan – especially in 2020, with the Coronavirus still going on. Check out this article to find out what you should expect, prepare, and be...
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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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20 Final Questions for your Japanese Job Interview
“Any questions left?” How you respond to this can decide the outcome of your job interview. We collected 20 questions that will help you leave the company building with a smile. A good final...
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Jobs in Japan: Use your time well and keep on going
When searching for a job, you’ll often have to deal with a fair share of rejections. We talked with Nizza about Japanese practice, work culture in Japan and the importance of not giving up....
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Japanese Job Interviews: Long Process, New Chances
Can you find a job in Japan after just two years of study? We talked to Kevin about study schedules, the drawn-out Japanese job interview process and the importance of nonverbal communication. Read on...
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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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Finding a Job in Japan through Job Fairs and Japanese Friends
Can you find a job in Japan without having lived here before? We talked with Earlwin about the challenges of job-hunting Japanese style and how attending job fairs and his Japanese friends helped him...
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Online Applications: Get Your Dream Job in Japan
Can you find your dream job in Japan? To answer this question, we talked with Clemence and asked how she persevered and managed to find the job she wanted in Japan. Read on to...
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Job Agencies: Find Jobs that Match your Profile
Wondering how to stand out from the crowd? We talked with Yulia about how to be efficient in your job search and why it is important to know what you bring to the table....
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Useful items for Job Search in Japan
Do you have everything for your job search in Japan? Preparation is key for a successful job interview but it takes more than a resume and talking points. Follow this checklist to be prepared...
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Suits or no suits – What to wear for your job interview
What to wear for your interview in Japan. Most graduates were recruit suits during their job hunt, but some companies have different dress rules. Whether it’s recruit suits or plain clothes, with this guide...
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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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The 44 Most Common Japanese Interview Questions & Answers
The worst thing to happen during an interview is getting a question and not knowing how to answer. To prevent this, it’s a good idea to prepare answers to common questions and learn typical...
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