Get a Job in Japan
Here’s the method I used for getting a job in Japan that was quite successful. After three interviews I had offers for four positions. Please realize, also, that most jobs acquired by foreigners in Japan are English teaching positions.
Side note: Having a bachelors degree is almost a must in order for the Japanese Immigration Office to grant you a visa.
Hopefully these steps help you also.
1 Motivation
2 Come to Japan
3 Apply Everywhere
4 Presentation
5 Flexibility
Not mentioned in the video but added by RisuMiso in the comments is perseverance. Most people will probably get rejected many times before finding a job. This is normal. You may also get interviews, second interviews, and still have it fall through. Keep on trying, and you will find a job.
Some useful job posting sites:
http://www.gaijinpot.com/
http://jobs.japantimes.jp/
http://www.westgate.co.jp/application/
http://www.aeonet.com/
http://www.aeonet.com/aeon_index.php/
http://www.amityteachers.com/
If you want to check out the resume and cover letter I used to get my job, download them here:
Cover Letter
Resume
Some Motivational Material to get in gear:
(this is what coming to Japan has been like for me so far)
I think you got the job cause you went to collage to be an educator. Not everyone wants to be a teacher at least not enough to get a degree doing it.
That said, I think you had a great idea and planned it well to train as a teacher so you could get “in the door” and spend time emerged in the culture and language. kudos for having a logical plan and following through.
Hi I’m 13 and have been to Japan before and I really love it, and would love to go to uni there and I was wondering if you had any info on that if so I would love to hear about it!
Also how hard is it to get a visa to Japan?
Thanks!
Hows the job market these days? Heard things go pretty bad since nova went under.
Hi Andrew! I’m Dan, an italian guy. Can you help me? I would like to know how can I get a job in Japan… I’m italian and graduated in japanese language and culture, but is possible to get a working visa? I know it’s possible but… there are opportunities? What do you advise me?
Thanks!!!!
Dan