Job
Resources
Obtaining employment in Japan requires both clearly stated, marketable skills directly related to the job being sought and personal introductions.
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Business and Networking Groups
With the right qualifications and connections, an interview may be only a formality. Without them, the best efforts may not be enough to even obtain an interview.
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Employment
Trends
Consumer confidence continues to worsen and the Japanese government has lowered its assessment on consumer household spending to "almost flat" from "firm." |
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Cost
of Living
Japan is considered to be one of the most expensive countries in the world in which to live. One prominent survey recently ranked the cost of living for expatriates in Tokyo as the fourth highest in the world. |
Information
Technology
IT companies are benefiting from increased investment in technology and infrastructure as the manufacturing and financial sectors prepare to meet growing demand. |
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Resume/CVs
When approaching a Japanese company, the rirekisho, a simple date and location Japanese resume, should be handwritten by the job seeker in Japanese, if possible. |
Engineering
Japan is currently facing a situation in which there is a growing relative scarcity of engineering talent at all levels as demand outstrips supply. |
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Interviewing
Advice
The purpose of interviews held by Japanese companies is not only to determine whether a candidate is qualified for a particular position, but also to determine if the applicant will fit into the company. |
Accounting & Finance
Conditions in the banking industry are good and are expected to remain so, as overseas banks and securities firms are expanding aggressively in Japan. |
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Work
Permits/Visas
All applications for work permits or visas must be processed through a local embassy or consulate in the jobseekers country of residence. |
Sales & Marketing
The Hudson survey of Japanese executives reports a generally weak media market that is expecting a lower rate of employment growth than most sectors. |
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Cultural
Advice
Expatriates who want to obtain employment in Japan need to have an understanding of, and respect for, this ancient culture and its people. |
General Business
Recent changes in the Japanese government's opinion of hiring foreign medical caregivers offer exciting opportunities for those who wish to work in Japan. |
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