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There are several ways to work in Japan, but the best way is to find a job through the companies introduced in this lesson.
In this lesson, you will learn about the three recommended companies and how to get a job introduced to you.
Let’s get started by introducing the three companies. You can work in Japan faster than if you were to go through the job search process on your own, so please consult with them once.
① Japanese job change agents
How to find a job while abroad
② Japanese language schools
How to find a job after coming to Japan on a student visa
③ Study abroad agencies in your home country
How to find a job after coming to Japan on a working holiday visa
We will now explain in detail how to use these companies, so if you are interested in working in Japan in the future, please make sure to study carefully.
Japanese Recruitment Agency
If you are being introduced to a job by a Japanese job placement agency, this is the recommended method for people like you.
Those who have difficulty coming to Japan and are looking for a new job from overseas
Those who have a high level of Japanese and over 5 years of work experience and are ready to contribute
Among Japanese job search agencies, there are some that actively support foreign talent. Of course, foreign talent is required to have JLPT N2 or higher, so the number of job openings is fewer.
Also, among them, there are companies that support not only Japanese residents, but also overseas talent, although this is rare.
Let a Japanese job search agency that specializes in domestic and overseas foreign talent introduce you to jobs.
You will meet with the agent multiple times and have interviews to discuss your experience, Japanese language ability, and job conditions. Not only will they introduce you to jobs that match your experience, but they will also provide free services such as writing application documents and practicing for interviews.
hey will be sympathetic and will give you advice, but they require a high level of Japanese.
You can also get support from agents in your home country who introduce jobs in Japan, but if you are going to work in Japan, we recommend getting support from an agent who is Japanese.
This is because they are very knowledgeable about Japan, and the agents themselves have experience changing jobs many times / have supported many people in changing jobs, so they can be said to be professionals in that field.
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You can receive free and thorough support. The agent will handle everything for you, so it’s great for those who are working in Japan for the first time.
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High level of Japanese language ability, high level of skills and experience in the workplace are necessary. If your market value is low, you may not be introduced to job opportunities.
Japanese Language Schools in Japan
If a Japanese language school is introducing you to a job, this is the recommended method for people like you.
Those who want to graduate from Japanese language school and go on to a Japanese university or vocational school
Those who don’t want to talk much about Japanese and want to learn from the basics
Japanese language schools in Japan have multiple job openings for foreigners.
This is because Japanese language schools have partnerships with Japanese companies that want to hire foreigners.
In order to hire foreign talent, companies post job advertisements at schools with many new graduates and hold company information sessions．
You can find information such as where students attending a Japanese language school can find employment and which companies have job openings by looking at the school’s website.
However, you should not only study Japanese, but also enroll in a school that provides strong support for international students and has a high employment rate.
Of course, studying at school alone will not improve your Japanese or increase your employment rate.
Learning practical Japanese while working part-time, and working at a Japanese company while being exposed to Japanese working culture such as customer service and manners, will increase your employment rate.
If you like your part-time job, you may be offered a full-time position, so work hard.
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There are teachers at the school who will support you in finding a job. There is already a connection between the Japanese language school and the companies that hire students, so the hiring rate is high.
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There are not many job openings at schools, and it can be a long battle to find a job because it costs money.
Study abroad agency in your home country
If you are being introduced to a job by a study abroad agency, this is the recommended method for people like you.
Those who want to find employment while working for a short period of time (maximum 1 year)
Those who have some knowledge of Japan and can speak Japanese at JLPT N3 level
You can get a working holiday visa on your own, but if you use a study abroad agency, it will cost you money, but they will not only support you in getting a visa, but they will also share the information you need to live in Japan, such as affiliated Japanese language schools and jobs.
Japanese companies that want to hire foreigners often have partnerships with study abroad agencies, so they can introduce you to job opportunities and teach you about working in Japan.
The most ideal way to find a job is to come to Japan on a working holiday visa, learn Japanese while working, and when the visa expires, switch to a student visa and look for work while attending a Japanese language school.
Alternatively, you can work at various companies on a working holiday visa, find one that suits you, and get a work visa from that company.
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While earning money, you can study Japanese and gain work experience in Japan. There are many options for your future after your visa expires.
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If you are over 30 years old, you cannot get a working holiday visa. You only have one chance (you can only get a working holiday visa once per country).
Lesson Summary
So far, we have learned about three companies.
In conclusion, which is the best?
It is to look for a job through a Japanese job-seeking agent.
Because you can look for a job while staying in your home country, and they will take care of all the necessary steps to work in Japan for free.
However, it seems that you need high Japanese language ability and high skills.
If your Japanese level is JLPT N3 or lower, there are various ways to do this, such as going to a Japanese language school while looking for a job, or working at various Japanese companies while looking for a job on a working holiday visa.
Find a job in a way that suits you.
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