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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Employment Trends
Japan's industrialized, free market economy is the world's second largest, but remains mired in recession.
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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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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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Sales & Marketing
Japan is mired in one of the worst recessions it has ever seen, although there are signs of improvement.
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Healthcare Industry
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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Top Companies
The following list represents companies reporting the largest assets/revenues in the country. More than 400,000 additional corporate profiles can be found in Going Global's Employer Directory.
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Business and Networking
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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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