9月 04, 2018
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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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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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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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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Guide to Walk-in-interviews in Japan
Walk-in-interviews at career fairs are increasingly common in Japan. They are a great opportunity to get in touch with a company directly, without first having to go through the document screening. To make the...
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Knocking like a salaryman
Knocking on the door, how hard can it be? Did you know that some people in Japan failed their job interviews before they even entered the room? Why? They did not know how to...
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Shuukatsu – Job Hunting in Japan as a Student
How do you job hunt in Japan as a soon-to-be university graduate? This question can cause a lot of confusion. All sorts of rules and schedule guidelines make it hard to keep track of...
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How to Job Hunt in Japan as a Foreigner
You want to get a job in Japan, but can’t start looking one year in advance, like Japanese university students? This article introduces some alternative timelines for job hunting in Japan as a foreigner....
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SPI Test: Everything You Need to Know
The SPI test is Japan’s most widely used aptitude test. It tests job applicants for general math and language skills as well as personality. Foreign job seekers tend to struggle with the test because...
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Entry Sheet – everything you need to know!
Simply put, an entry sheet (short ES) is an “application form” and resembles a cover letter in contents and purpose. Unfortunately, that’s where the similarities end, and the issues begin. Read on to learn...
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Job-hunt in Japan: attending a company seminar – 説明会
No faceless emails, Japanese companies get in touch with their candidates in person and as early as possible. Even online applications are bound to lead to prompt invitations to a company seminar. A company...
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Dresscode for Japanese Job Interviews – Recruit Suits
You may know that Japan has set rules when it comes to the corporate world. Job interviews are no exception. To leave a good impression, you should think about your appearance nearly as much...
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