Work in Japan
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The MSN/Windows Live team in Japan moved to Akasaka this May. While the office is miles away from the metro, I do have much better view from my workspace when compared to my previous office at Amazon *but*! I get less space for figures ToT.
Speaking of work, I get a ton of mails from folks who are interested in coming to Japan to live and work. Here are some *general* (and I mean general) pointers off the top of my head.
You should expect things like Key money to be paid (read about Key money for apartments) for your apartment, corporate housing while you are looking for a place to stay (even better if the company pays your rent), car rental etc. Regarding moving expenses, usually you will get an air and sea shipment. Stuff that you really need when you touch ground in Japan ( like a bunch of figures ) should obviously go by air – stuff that you don’t need straight away ( like clean clothes to change into ) can go by boat. If you have Airguns like I did – chuck them in with all the toys.
The site was London based People First - crap website but legit company.
And if you are wondering, you dont have to be an English native speaker. I know a few Malaysians and HK folks on the program.
All the people who I know who are still on JET want out. Many don’t want to make a career out of it. Some of the folks I knew had to leave Japan when their time was up - JET don’t keep you in Japan forever. JET may also stick you in the middle of nowhere like some small suburban town far far far away from Akihabara ^^;
What I advise is to look for opportunities when you are on JET. Always keep your options open (which you should do where ever you are.)
English schools like NOVA also ship persons over to Japan but I hear that they treat you like something that you wipe off the bottom of your shoes after a brisk stroll through a pig sty. A friend of mine came over on a Nova visa but was offered a job from another company when he arrived. He gave Nova the bad news and they threatened to sue him! This guy now runs his own company conducting tours in Japan.
I believe you get some sort of teaching visa through JET or other schools like NOVA.
A Korean guy I know came over as a student and ended up working part time for me as a perl programmer. He went on to work for a net related translation service and is doing rather well for himself (he just had a baby too ^^). Have a look at the links at Meikai University or %% http://www.waseda.jp/top/index-e.html,Waseda University%% for pointers.
A ton of asians do this and give the rest of the asians who are over here legitimately a bad image. The info showing which nationality is the worst at overstay is at the Immigration page but I cant find it.
It costs a company nothing to sponsor your visa. The immigration needs to see your company’s brochure and some document available from the local ward office to prove that the company you are going to work for is legit. Other things needed are a letter of employment and a statement showing how much you earn (I think – I forget). But that’s generally it.
The numbers below are what I have personally experienced as a hiring manager at Amazon and Microsoft and through friends in related industries.
Disclaimer: I am not saying that these are the numbers that you will receive in either AMZN or MSFT.
Things can get a bit dodgy for you if you remain unemployed on a working visa for more than 3 months.
Once you reach five years of fulltime employment in Japan, you are entitled to apply to naturalize to be a Japanese. Alternatively you can wait for ten years and then apply for permanent residency.
Once you are over here, you may want to buy a house after a while...
Speaking of work, I get a ton of mails from folks who are interested in coming to Japan to live and work. Here are some *general* (and I mean general) pointers off the top of my head.
1. Look for employment with a company that is likely to expand its operations to Japan or already has offices here.
Depending on the type of company and position, there could be the possibility of an international transfer. If you are being asked to come over, make sure you get a good package. You should look for things like a moving bonus to cover any misc expenses that are incurred ( like selling your dog or something ). You should expect things like Key money to be paid (read about Key money for apartments) for your apartment, corporate housing while you are looking for a place to stay (even better if the company pays your rent), car rental etc. Regarding moving expenses, usually you will get an air and sea shipment. Stuff that you really need when you touch ground in Japan ( like a bunch of figures ) should obviously go by air – stuff that you don’t need straight away ( like clean clothes to change into ) can go by boat. If you have Airguns like I did – chuck them in with all the toys.
2. Look for opportunities in Japan
This was the path I took with Nature. I found the job listing at a recruitment company that specialized in English and Japanese speaking persons. I was interviewed in the UK and then sent to Japan for a week of interviews and tests. I got the job and went back to the UK to hand my resignation into Japan Airlines, packed and got the hell out of that dump! Joke. Its not that bad in the UK – its just not where I want to build my career/live/play. Your company should sort out the visa for you if you choose this path.The site was London based People First - crap website but legit company.
3. Apply for the JET program.
The %% http://www.jetprogramme.org/,Japanese Exchange Teaching program%% is run by the Japanese government. Each year, they take English speaking persons and ship them to Japan to teach English in schools throughout the nation. While you are not going to get rich quick ( annual salary of roughly 3,600,000 yen ), it is a good way to get in to Japan. Many people I know who were on JET looked for other opportunities while they were on the programme. One of my university colleagues came to Japan on JET and went on to become the CEO of a top recruitment firm in Tokyo within just a few years. He just recently bought a house for about 90,000,000 yen to house his newly born baby (expensive baby). He is a good example for those who do intend to initially come over on JET and move on to other things - I hope his story keeps you focused if you choose this path ^^.And if you are wondering, you dont have to be an English native speaker. I know a few Malaysians and HK folks on the program.
All the people who I know who are still on JET want out. Many don’t want to make a career out of it. Some of the folks I knew had to leave Japan when their time was up - JET don’t keep you in Japan forever. JET may also stick you in the middle of nowhere like some small suburban town far far far away from Akihabara ^^;
What I advise is to look for opportunities when you are on JET. Always keep your options open (which you should do where ever you are.)
English schools like NOVA also ship persons over to Japan but I hear that they treat you like something that you wipe off the bottom of your shoes after a brisk stroll through a pig sty. A friend of mine came over on a Nova visa but was offered a job from another company when he arrived. He gave Nova the bad news and they threatened to sue him! This guy now runs his own company conducting tours in Japan.
I believe you get some sort of teaching visa through JET or other schools like NOVA.
4. Start your own company in your home country and then set up a branch JP office.
JETRO (Japan External Trade Organization ) have guides on how to set up a business in Japan. If you Parents have a business, get them to set up office here and ship you over. Once this is done you will be able to apply for a business visa.5. Start off as a student.
Some folks who I know came over to take an economics course (or something) at university. I have no idea what the cost is but once your course has been officially confirmed, you can apply for a student visa. A Korean guy I know came over as a student and ended up working part time for me as a perl programmer. He went on to work for a net related translation service and is doing rather well for himself (he just had a baby too ^^). Have a look at the links at Meikai University or %% http://www.waseda.jp/top/index-e.html,Waseda University%% for pointers.
6. Take a Japanese course at university in your home country.
Many courses involve staying for a full year in Japan. While you obviously have to go back to your home country to finish the course, the time spent over here will be invaluable and give you a taste of what its like to live over here. You may hate it after all (unlikely though ^^). Network as much as possible while you are here in the area that you are interested in working in.7. Come as a tourist and overstay.
This is not an option and if you do it once then you probably wont be allowed back into Japan.A ton of asians do this and give the rest of the asians who are over here legitimately a bad image. The info showing which nationality is the worst at overstay is at the Immigration page but I cant find it.
8. Look for jobs on the net and then come over for a few weeks to attend interviews.
Job Dragon.com, Daijob.com cover a lot of jobs available in foreign capital companies over here. Have a look on those sites and apply online. If you have a glowing resume then you could potentially come over for interviews. If your resume glows so bright that one would need sunglasses to read it then the potential employer may pay for expenses or arrange for you to interview at one of their branch offices in your home country. If your resume glows so brightly that one is at risk of going blind from the sheer quality of your skills then contact me - I can put you in contact with the right recruiters to place you ^^.It costs a company nothing to sponsor your visa. The immigration needs to see your company’s brochure and some document available from the local ward office to prove that the company you are going to work for is legit. Other things needed are a letter of employment and a statement showing how much you earn (I think – I forget). But that’s generally it.
How much will you earn?
Well that obviously depends on the type of work that you are coming over for and the company that you are joining. The national average wage in Japan per person is 4,094,000 yen ( stats from Ministry of internal affairs statistics bureau - figures from 2004 ). But that doesn't exactly go far when you have expensive hobbies like figure collecting ^^;The numbers below are what I have personally experienced as a hiring manager at Amazon and Microsoft and through friends in related industries.
Disclaimer: I am not saying that these are the numbers that you will receive in either AMZN or MSFT.
- Director or VP (internet/IT related) = 20,000,000 yen+
- Country Manager (internet/IT related) = 40,000,000 yen+
- IT/Dev Program Manager internet related = 7,500,000 yen to 12,000,000 yen
- Editorial Manager (internet/IT related) = 4,500,000 yen+
- Site dev Manager (internet/IT related) = 10,000,000 yen to 16,000,000 yen
- QA/Tester (internet/IT related) =4,500,000 yen - 6,500,000 yen
- Web developer/Software Development Engineer (internet/IT related) - 7,000,000 yen - 9,000,000 yen
- Deskside support (finance related) - 9,000,000 yen+
- Financial analyst (finance related) - 12,000,000 yen+
- Translator (IT/finance) - 5,000,000 yen
Visa stuff
Depending on the type of visa you receive, you are usually given a year the first time round. To get your extension, you need to be working ( but not necessarily at your original place ) full time. You should try to stay in employment with your first employer for at least a year and then you will get a three year extension. I hear that if you quit jobs within the first year that you will only get a one year extension (can anybody confirm?). In my case, I stayed with Nature for about a year and a half. When I left Nature, I still had a visa sponsored by Nature but that does not matter as long as you go to report to immigration that you have changed jobs. You should also go to the ward office to report changes to your visa status too.Things can get a bit dodgy for you if you remain unemployed on a working visa for more than 3 months.
Once you reach five years of fulltime employment in Japan, you are entitled to apply to naturalize to be a Japanese. Alternatively you can wait for ten years and then apply for permanent residency.
Once you are over here, you may want to buy a house after a while...
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Roy in Tokyo
Nice view but bad Feng Shui to be facing the window with your back to the rest of the office.
(ID #40849) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
TJ Han in Singapore
Looks pretty daunting, the view. I prefer a more covered layout preferably with figurines. Hmm pretty interesting tips though.
(ID #40850) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Leo
Since I'm still learning the language, working at an (non-Nova) English language school is the route that I'm taking. Wonder what they'll think if I tell'em that I have my Masters in I.T.
(ID #40851) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Jason in New York
Nice post, raising my confidence on working in japan without being a bum! very informative, and not at all general.
(ID #40852) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
MAGIC CHEF in US
Speaking of the JET program, I found a blog few weeks back about a guy who went through it. I think he's still in Japan. Most of the stuff he goes through is pretty funny check it out if you get a chance. It may make you rethink the Jet program if your planning on heading that route though. http://www.gaijinsmash.net/index.phtml
(ID #40853) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
marvin
Whoa! you have a corner office Danny!?! Some companies would reserve space like that for their CEO or Country Manager.
(ID #40854) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Thank you Danny, very useful information. You covered a few topics I had never given much thought or didn't know. Visa information isn't an aspect of life in Japan I have looked into much. ^^; Sometimes, I do things backwards. I wonder if there are any changes when you are married to a Japanese national... Nice view from your office! I'm envious, but sure you earned it. ^_-
(ID #40855) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
himanshu singh in India
LOL, danny....that photo made me sick ! I am definately afraid of height. And i hate those lifts ! :) My friends make fun of me ... but i am OK with that, as long as they dont force me to get into a lift :D Ground Floor 4 me, please ! :D
(ID #40856) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Anjerasu in Perth, AU
Now this is tempting, I gotta master the language though, but at the mean time I'll just have to see what the future holds. Very informative post mate, cheers!
(ID #40858) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Bruce in a cardboard box
Thanks for the info. I was interested in working in Japan for sometime since i'm in college. Got to think about the future and pick up japanese to go oversees and work my dream place ^-^
(ID #40859) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Huk. in SG
this entry deserves a triple thumbs up btw how does the blog ranking system works? Each blog entry can only be counted once throughout history per unique IP? That is subsequent click wont increase the ranking? Each blog can only be counted once per unique IP per day regardless of the number of entries put up? That is clicking on 2 entries from the same blog on the same day wont increase the ranking?
(ID #40861) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
写真を撮りにいってみたい！！(;゜∀゜)=3 でも高いところはちょっと怖いですね。
(ID #40863) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
rei in vegas
While working in Japan is great, but there is also much stress. Plus there is communication problem. Although I have not worked in Japan, but I have worked for a Japanese company, and it was not as cool as it sounds.
(ID #40865) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
rei in vegas
I need to add that although it wasn't fun, but sure it was a great experience. So go for it.
(ID #40866) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Ray in Shiidoni
This can come very handy later on in life when someday deciding to shift here and there to suit yourself. Thanks for the coverage. btw U have an absolute view in your office, totally awesome =D
(ID #40867) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
AndyH in Birmingham, UK
Is that your office view?? Damn! I'd never get any work done! Id really love to work in japan, but the few games companies that seemed intrested in me have a tendency to work insane hours, which isnt much fun! What are your working hours like, danny?
(ID #40870) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Winn Sevilla
your office needs an ambush makeover - with gunpla and figures! anyways danny, do you have any recommendations on where to stay? i plan to have a vacation over there and i wanna experience the "typical japanese lifestyle" - akihabara, moe, cons, seifukus and the works.
(ID #40873) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Phenie in South Africa
Based on your point 5, I'd like to point out the Monbukagakusho Scholarships, its a well worth it scholarship that pays for your complete studies in Japan, economics is one of the courses you can apply for, no Japanese language knowledge necessary. ^-^ Check out http://www.studyjapan.go.jp/en/index.html I applied, I'll only know if I got it in December though :
(ID #40874) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Kyoji in UK
Phew! Looks like you're working on a high floor! Hmmm, can't say much about the view, though ^^; Reminds me of the time I was outside on the brim of the Macau Tower, 233 metres above ground but with no barriers around you. That was pretty scary stuff at first! Btw, Danny... I see that you took a language degree over here in the UK so if you don't mind me asking, how did you end up in the IT field? Just curious.
(ID #40875) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Alafista in Singapore
man ... such an office view rocks ... for me ... i still prefer going to Japan as a tourist than working and living there
(ID #40876) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Not to pry into your personal or professional life, but I'm curious just like Kyoji. I'm giving serious thought to going back to university and getting a second degree in language. Computers have been a life long interest for me, so natural it would be nice to tie the two together...
(ID #40879) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
SG in UK
Thats a lot of Stuff to know about if wanting to stay and work in Japan. I don't know any Japanese besides English and Cantonese (speak/listen). Is it worth it living in Japan so that I can fuel my needs of Gundam kits? No..Not really. I would like to live there tho.
(ID #40880) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Gordon Pekeur in Cape Town - south africa -
looks cooooool, very tempting....I gotta get some degrees 1st tho!! ..... Japanese chix, Gundam at your doorstep, what more could I ask for....ok maybe the (JPN lotto and shares in an anime co.)
(ID #40881) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
octypants in SF, USA
http://www.gaijinpot.com/ it might be helpful for those who really want to get a job in japan. やっぱIT系って給料いいすねえ〜。
(ID #40882) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Danny in Tokyo
Edward, Kyoji, I took out a loan when I was a down and out student for about 1600 pounds to buy a computer. I took it apart, put it back together and basically learnt how to program through self study. That was the beginnings of my IT career ^^ Phenie, Good luck! Winn Sevilla, Do a search for "ryokan tokyo". A ryokan is the traditional loggings. Do contact them before you book though. AndyH, I get in at about 8.30 and leave at 6 on the dot. I Try to be diligent about how my working hours are distributed. よしむさん、 いつか夜景写真撮ります。 Huk, I dont really know how it works but I guess its IP based. A user can vote once per day. Clicking on two different entries wont make a difference. Edward in Michigan, Being married to a Japanese national does not affect your work but I believe you can get a permanent visa after only a few years instead of the full ten.
(ID #40883) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
XYZPDQ in Pennsylvania, United States
Wow, that IS a nice office spot and view there. I am into Mechanical Engineering and I know that Japan has THE best robotics in thr world. Maybe my work will carry me over to Japan? I don't know an ounce of Japanese (language), but would love to learn. Ill pick up a self learn book when I get the chance; it will come in handy someday if I must come to Japan!
(ID #40886) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Kyoji in UK
@Danny お返事ありがとう！でも、すっごいですね！ただそんなことだけでここまで来るとは。 But I'm sure you must have some sort of computer related qualification(s)... I'm curious to know what could help you get a position in all those IT related jobs listed on your CV page because that's one impressive list :O I'm kind of half way through a Computer Science BSc Hons degree so it'll be great to know what sort of paths I could take. では、失礼 ^^;
(ID #40887) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Andy in Los Angeles
Akasaka ... any chance you're near Plaza Akasaka apartments? (・×・) I may go to Temple University in Minato-ku(?) and they have Plaza Akasaka listed as one of their dorm options. Maybe Temple would be a good school to list, I spoke with an admissions counselor and she said I'll most likely do an internship there because I am planning to major in Business Admin.
(ID #40888) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
V 4 Vendetta in KL
I stayed for a month in May tried to get a job in the CM/Anime/Games industry, even going to job agencies for creative lines, but unsuccessful.... Apparently, visa seems to be troubling some of them, maybe quality standards, etc. still subject to many issues for creative industry. I need advice, especially people working in Japan and related fields. If you have advice, I would appreciate to discuss in P & C!
(ID #40889) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Sam in Berkeley
Great tips. Thanks! A little off topic here, but any hints as to where Microsoft's MSN Live is group is headed? I mean in terms of .Net, XML, Internet technologies, etc.
(ID #40890) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Jacky in Singapore
Dear Danny, Its has been really inspiring for the infomation provided here. Infact I'm one of them whom asking you of tips such as this. Perhaps on behalf of everyone here including myself, I would wanna say a BIG thanks for this. No doubt, I'm always hoping to having this billiant opportunity to work, live and play in the land of raising and everlasting sun. But these seem to be only norrow into certain expertise such as IT and Engineering. Was wondering what are the level of demands for foreigner when comes the the type of professional? Any demand in the area of marketing, advertising sales, events and also in the corporate branding? Anyway thanks once again. Jacky ...m(^_^)m...
(ID #40896) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Suzuko in とーきょー
眺めがとてもいいですね！ 私は渋谷なのですが、下にある小さなビル群のような所ですし狭いのであまりいい眺めが見れません。 机も狭いのでフィギアはパソコン本体の上に飾ってます（笑 ワンピースとガンダムとケロロとゾイドです:D 高いところ行きたい！（笑
(ID #40897) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Hyun Bin the Stinky Korean in Sydney Australia
Wow , great info on living in Japan i might just visit the place for a tour instead of trying to live there , sounds like hard work really
(ID #40898) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
anthonyhins in malaysia...
thanks danny.... alot of details.... nice...
(ID #40900) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Thanks Danny... My fiancee and I decided early on we would rather build our future in Japan. It's nice to know I might be able to make my residency status a little more permanent quickly. Yes the work part is my responsibility. ^_- I wouldn't have it any other way. From what you have said in the past; I had a feeling your IT skills where mostly self taught. My second PC was a self built model... I'm glad to hear that working hard on my own can still pay off in the long run. One request for the future. If you are reading any interesting IT related books in your studies please don't hesitate to share. ^_- Thanks again.
(ID #40902) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
nodle in America
Thanks for the info Danny. Wish I could live over there.
(ID #40903) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Kitto in Leicester, England
Many thanks on the informative post, Danny. As it happens, regarding point 7 about overstaying, the facts and figures you mentioned can be found here: http://www.moj.go.jp/NYUKAN/nyukan46-2.pdf It's all there on and around page 53.
(ID #40904) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Zip in Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Ki...
I'm new to your site. the only word in my mind was "WOW". Since i am one of the gundam mad too. anyway, i guess japan don't really need a archi person from outside...( can't find any firm is hiring anybody outside japan or firms that hiring ppl to work in japan ). anyway, great site! keep it UP!
(ID #40906) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Danny in Microsoft Tokyo
Kitto, Good find! Suzukoさん、 渋谷だったんですね？僕は昨日渋谷をアーマーで走り回ったよ^^; いつか渋谷でディナーでもしましょう。 Jacky, Yes - marketing and the other fields you mention are in demand to. Sam, I cant talk to much about that and the official word is what we have already released by our PR group. Andy, Not sure where that is but it sounds close. Kyojiさん、 イギリスで英語を勉強中の日本の方ですか？
(ID #40908) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Sam in Berkeley
Thanks for the response Danny. I understand you can't say anything. I'll just putter along the XML & Javascript route.
(ID #40915) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
ellsy90 in 東京
今は赤坂だったんですか？ 私の会社（虎ノ門）からけっこう近いですねー 真ん中の建設中のビル（クレーンがあるやつ）の裏側のずっと奥にうちの会社があったりします（＾＾； それにしてもすごい眺めですなぁ。 見学させていただきたいものです（＾＾）
(ID #40918) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Kyoji in UK
＠Danny いや～この前のメッセージが化け文字になってしまいましたね。済みません。 実は日本人ではありません。ただ一年間に独学に日本語を勉強していましたんで（＾＾；
(ID #41010) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
gmbluedestiny in Canada
Danny I am so doing that JET program and gonna look for another cool oppurtunity down there that suits my career when i finished university in Canada. Thanks for info :)
(ID #41268) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Gabriel Pliska in Tokyo
Hey, I found your site trying to research about paying taxes in Japan. I am a former JET teacher and now working in Tokyo. I also searched around your site and found the stormtrooper stuff. I know I have seen you around somewhere!! すごいよ。私もやってみたい！ 時間があれば、メールしてください。 宜しく
(ID #41282) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Gildy Tan in Surabaya - Indonesia
Nationality that persumed bad who came overstay to Japan is mainly asians but (personally) i can't say (which country/es) here, my friend who is currently teaching in Aichi says that most of asians who enter Japan from (transit airport) Changi (Singapore) are going to stay ilegally :( , but some that come from Ngurah-Rai (Denpasar) get a lil'bit easier access to enter Japan Immigration in Osaka or Narita :p, that's the facts that mainly I collect from some illegal workers that has come back to their countries...
(ID #41844) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Paul Baron in Tokyo
Hi Danny, Long time no see. Tokyo Art Beat has just released (2nd Dec. 06) a creative jobs board for people who want to work in Japan, called TAB Jobs. It is bilingual and we are hoping to get more companies to advertise their positions with us. I hope that'll be of some use to your readers. Thank you! -Paul
(ID #41863) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
astromog in New Zealand
Hi Danny, I hope you still read comments on an entry this old. I'm trying to find the contact mail address (postal or email) of the person at Microsoft Japan in charge of hiring programmers/engineers/researchers/etc. I was wondering if you could help me out. Email me if you can. Cheers.
(ID #42895) Posted on 2007/01/11 05:14
Rianti in Indonesia
That's an interesting article you write there. I would like to know if you know the salary of graphic designer or illustrator for big game company in Tokyo.I was suggested to propose some amount in application, so i hope you can give me some reasonable amount for it. So if you have no money from the start, and was accepted working there. Should you drop it...since it kinda impossible living there? Although your resume is quite remarkable for fresh graduate? Thank you very much in advance.
(ID #50998) Posted on 2007/07/05 02:09
"If your resume glows so brightly that one is at risk of going blind from the sheer quality of your skills then contact me - I can put you in contact with the right recruiters to place you ^^." ...so umm could you define this sheer quality of a blinding resume... i wont to make sure mine looks that good :P (and i believe im well on my way to doing that :P) hehe umm im shooting for things like valavictorian (ok so what my spelling might be bad... but umm i usually do better) anyway i wont to know what you mean by this i could possibly pull this off... im only in 10th grade right now but i want a goal lol :P believe its a good i dea to start looking at this possibility as soon as possible lol anyway could i have some tips to make sure you lose your sight?
(ID #60735) Posted on 2007/10/24 09:51
student/ programmer and web developer in the training
Hey Danny Just wondering if you know how to go about getting a job as a freelance web Developer/Programmer or do that in a buisness, and would would be better a degree in japanese studies or in Programing? Or can you take both? PS. What would be a blindingly good Resume??
(ID #68240) Posted on 2007/12/30 20:14
It seems to me that IT workers have a much better chance of landing a job in Japan that doesn't entail just teaching English. There seems to be many more opportunities. For someone with more of a business background and used to only the business end of IT like myself, opportunities seem to be rather scarce unless you are totally fluent in Japanese.
(ID #70577) Posted on 2008/01/24 17:50
Hey Danny. I've served in the military for four years. Now that I'm getting out, I'm thinking of moving to Japan and look for work. Do you think Japanese employers see military service as a positive accomplishment? I'm not quite sure what Japan's feelings are toward the military but here in South Korea, there are still many that hold a bitter grudge towards the US military. Do you think it's the same for Japan?
(ID #72329) Posted on 2008/02/15 08:04
Senior 3d designer/ CAD Engineer
Hi Danny, I know this might have been posted for over a years. But i still hope to ask more question in relates to my quest of the land of the raising sun. Just want to really know base on ur experience, What are the kind of demand for 3d designer which specialised in exhibition, retail, shopping podium, events and POP display with 3 years experience. Backing with a 4 years of advertising (print/online) agency experience as a senior graphic designer. Above that, Having to obtain JLPT 3 as a start. Base on the experiences, how do garge the personal net value that able to meet the demand in Japan and also.. any recommandation? :p Just need to have a garge here and perhaps u're the best person which i can ask. Thanks in advance Danny and will really be appreaciates of ur billiant advise. :D Hear from u soon. Jacky :)
(ID #72692) Posted on 2008/02/19 11:02
This is an excellent article. Though I am still young yet my dream is to go and live and work in Japan when I'm older. lol... To get to Japan I'd probably have to teach english, I'd get stuck in the middle of nowehere and be really bad at it :P One question though, next year for A levels I'm focusing on science and will probably do science at university- what sort of Jobs are available in Japan for a scientist or engineer? (If you know)
(ID #72903) Posted on 2008/02/22 17:28
Roy in Tokyo
Nice view but bad Feng Shui to be facing the window with your back to the rest of the office.
(ID #82853) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
TJ Han in Singapore
Looks pretty daunting, the view. I prefer a more covered layout preferably with figurines. Hmm pretty interesting tips though.
(ID #82854) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
Leo
Since I'm still learning the language, working at an (non-Nova) English language school is the route that I'm taking. Wonder what they'll think if I tell'em that I have my Masters in I.T.
(ID #82855) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
Jason in New York
Nice post, raising my confidence on working in japan without being a bum! very informative, and not at all general.
(ID #82856) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
MAGIC CHEF in US
Speaking of the JET program, I found a blog few weeks back about a guy who went through it. I think he's still in Japan. Most of the stuff he goes through is pretty funny check it out if you get a chance. It may make you rethink the Jet program if your planning on heading that route though. http://www.gaijinsmash.net/index.phtml