Jobs that are popular among foreigners

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What kind of work do foreigners do in Japan, and what kind of work is popular among foreigners in Japan?

For those who are going to work in Japan and those who want to change jobs, we will provide information on jobs that are popular among foreign nationals and jobs that foreign nationals are actually working.

In this lesson, you will learn which jobs are popular in Japan and which jobs are in high demand.

The fact that there is a demand for foreign employment means that it is relatively easy to get a job, so we encourage you to apply aggressively.

5th Receptionist at hotels, etc.

Receptionist jobs are popular among foreigners.

In particular, hotels in Tokyo, which are frequented by many foreign tourists, are in need of personnel who can speak foreign languages.

Japanese who work in hotels can speak English to some extent, but not all Japanese speak English, so if they can speak not only their native language or English, but also Japanese, they will be in high demand to serve foreign tourists and visitors from other countries.

In addition, having JLPT N1 will enable you to serve customers in Japan and increase your employment rate.

Accommodation is an essential part of daily life and tourism, so it is also an advantage to work at a reception desk for a long and stable period of time.

4th, Sales

Not only business in Japan, but also overseas business is popular among foreigners.

This is because foreigners are more familiar with the culture, purchasing power, and marketing methods of the country than are Japanese, and they are fluent in the language.

Because many companies offer sales on a commission basis, salaries are higher than other types of jobs, but this requires high Japanese language skills and negotiation skills, making it difficult to achieve results.

If you have JLPT N1 and can speak fluently or have good speaking and negotiating skills, then by all means try your hand at sales.

If your sales performance is good, your bonus will reflect it, so you can earn a lot.No. 3 Engineers

3rd Engineer

Engineering is one of the most popular jobs for foreigners.

If you have the skills and experience, JLPT N1 Japanese language proficiency is not required. However, since work is performed in Japanese, conversational ability at a daily conversational level or higher is necessary.

For IT engineers, coding is done in English, which is an advantage for foreigners.

Recently, one after another, major companies are actively hiring talented foreign engineers who can speak Japanese.

If you have the skills and experience, you can earn a higher annual salary than a Japanese person.
The number of foreign IT engineers working in Japan is on the rise, as they can earn higher annual incomes than their Japanese counterparts as long as they have the skills and experience.

No. 2 Language teacher

Working as a language instructor has always been a popular job.

You can put your native language to work in English conversation classes, as an English teacher in schools, in French, Korean, etc.

The employment status of lecturer positions is often part-time rather than full-time.

Of course, if you have the skills to teach, have a good reputation among students, and can contribute to the acquisition of students, you can work as a full-time employee.

The long-term stability of the job depends on the skills of the individual.

Many foreigners work as part-time English conversation instructors while attending Japanese language schools, so this is a recommended job.

No. 1 Technical work in factories, etc.

The most popular jobs for foreigners are technical jobs.

After all, factory work was still number one.

Technical jobs are characterized by the fact that they do not require as much Japanese as other jobs, so even those who do not yet speak Japanese well can work there.

However, interviews are conducted in Japanese and instructions are given in Japanese, so speaking simple Japanese is not an advantage.

They can also acquire skills in Japan, return to their home country, and immediately find a technical job in their home country.

To summarize the most popular jobs for foreigners

These five jobs are popular and easy for foreigners to work, so be proactive in applying for them.

Next, we will tell you about three jobs where foreigners are actually working.

There are many foreigners working in these jobs, and recruitment is very active, so the hiring rate is high.

1) Engineer

As mentioned above, engineers are not required to have high JLPT N1 Japanese language skills, as long as they have the skills and experience.

If your Japanese level is high, you can be in charge of training new foreign engineers, or you can find a way to become a manager and earn a higher annual salary.

There are many different types of engineers, so we will introduce some specific types of jobs.

(2) Food & Beverage and Lodging

Jobs in industries that often come into contact with foreign tourists are actively recruiting foreign nationals because of the labor shortage.

Hotel receptionists, izakaya (Japanese style pubs), restaurants, convenience stores, etc., especially in the food and beverage industry, have a chronic shortage of Japanese workers, and many foreigners are working in these areas.

Hotel cleaning and housekeeping jobs are also jobs where many foreigners who cannot speak Japanese work.

3) Customer service

Duty-free stores at airports, electronics stores such as Akihabara, brand stores, and customer service jobs such as English conversation instructors are in fairly high demand from foreigners because these jobs allow them to make use of their language skills, such as responding to foreign tourist visitors in English.

Many foreign students work at convenience stores and supermarkets, where they can earn money and serve Japanese customers at the same time.

The best way to learn Japanese is not only in school, but also practically.

The hospitality industry is a labor shortage industry, so every job is looking for workers by the throat.

If you are planning to work in Japan, first of all, you should actively apply to companies that have demand for foreigners.

While working to earn money, you should also study Japanese, pass the JLPT N2, and then apply for the job you want.

If your Japanese level is low, you will not be able to work for a Japanese company, so concentrate on learning Japanese until you obtain JLPT N2.