Japan is hiring more and more talented international students regardless of their nationality.
They energize their organizations with diverse thinking and perspectives, and serve as international go-betweens. Japan has many blue-chip companies with world-beating technology and top market shares.
These include major corporations as well as small and medium-sized companies.
Working in Japan can be a great opportunity to accumulate knowledge and experience that will help your future.
Austin
I came to Japan in 2012 and entered the University of Tokyo to study political science after completing a preparatory course. I now work as a freelance programmer.
Although it depends on your chosen major, Japanese university offers a lot of freedom, and you can even take part in a variety of extracurricular activities such as internships. Additionally, thanks to the new graduate hiring system, Japan is the easiest country in which to shape your first career among advanced countries. To succeed in Japan, rather than becoming Japanese, you should make the most of your unique strengths as a foreigner. The language skills learned through studying and working in Japan as well as the understanding of this unique culture are sure to become irreplaceable strength. If you want to become a sought-after employee in this world of advancing globalization, I really recommend studying and working in Japan.
Job hunting in Japan is quite unique. Therefore, it is essential that international students seeking employment begin preparations well in advance.
This schedule varies by each company, so be sure to gather related information in a proactive manner.
Take internships
Joint briefing sessions and seminars
Company briefing sessions
Applications
Written tests and interviews
Provisional job offer
*official job are from October
Change of status of residence
Application forms/Resumes
Aptitude tests (Web tests and test center examinations, etc.)
It is important to understand the aspects of job hunting in Japan and how the process is different from your own country.
What companies look for in international students is their Japanese ability. Since companies tend to value interviews highly in recruiting, work on your listening and speaking skills to succeed in job hunting.
Also, the language used in business Japanese is different from everyday speech. Challenge yourself with business terms as you prepare for job hunting.
Not all companies and organizations recruit international students, and not many companies actively advertise that they are recruiting international students. It is important to be proactive in gathering information yourself.
Make sure to seek out and attend joint company briefing sessions and interview sessions. Make full use of your university's career center or career services division as well as support organizations outside the school (Employment Service Centers for Foreigners).
Created by editing "STUDY IN JAPAN-Basic Guide-"
"Job Hunting Guide for International Students" (JASSO)