5月 25, 2021
How to Get Along with Your Japanese Boss
Interpersonal relations, especially with your boss, can make or break a job. According to job board provider en Japan, around one in four employees lists not getting along with their coworkers as one of......
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Surviving at the Japanese Workplace: 5 Hurdles for Foreigners
How is Japanese workplace culture different from US-influenced “international” business culture? In this article, we look into the five main aspects and what you can do to reduce frustration and adapt well. When in...
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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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Finding a Job in Japan’s Hospitality Industry
How easy is it to find a job at a hotel or traditional inn in Japan, and how do you go about it? We asked a nationally certified career consultant at Linguage Japanese Language...
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Train delays in Japan and how to deal with them
Train delays can easily cause you some trouble when job hunting or working in Japan. Learn how to deal with them without needlessly upsetting your (future) boss. Japanese trains – always on time? “In...
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How to Change Jobs in Japan – A timeline
Thinking about changing jobs in Japan? Find out about the process, paperwork and everything you need to know for a good transition to your next career stage. Ground rules It is okay to change...
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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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Taking the Perfect Resume Picture in Japan – A Guide
A picture on resumes is a must in Japan. Without one the application may be discarded altogether because it doesn’t comply with the standard requirements. This article introduces what to look out for and...
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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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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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Elevator Etiquette in Japan
Riding an elevator can be tricky in Japan. Did you ever notice the person that is pushing the ‘open’ button the entire time? Or how the person closest to the panel always seems to...
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Company Hierarchy in Japan
Taking your first steps in the Japanese business world and feeling overwhelmed by the corporate hierarchy? When starting my first job in Japan I tried looking them up, but they all seemed to vaguely...
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