日本で就職するガイダンス書-英語

Foreign Student

a GUIDE to
getting a JOB

in JAPAN

京都情報大学院大学
©2015

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Introduction

This document is designed for internal students who want to work in japan
after graduation.

With a good number of foreign student studying in japan, a good number of
these students may like to work in after their graduation. This guide is
designed to help you out in your job search in Japan.

Like any other country, finding a Job is not always an easy task. It requires
patience and hard work. However, to find a job in Japan, there are things
you should know such as the type of job and the benefit you would get after
been employed.

The job may be very difficult in the beginning, it might not be a well-paying
job. The main aim of this book is to guide you in finding a job that best
match your skills and preference. Because we do not know your preferred
job, we advise that you do not depend entirely on what is in this guide, find
other useful resources and use the knowledge gained from reading these
guide to find your preferred job. We have included links and directories with
QR codes to some vital jobs websites. Open the link by scanning the QR
code with your mobile phones.

Acknowledgement:

We want to acknowledge our lecturers and supervisors who helped us in
putting this document together. We also want to thank the staffs of the Kyoto
international community house who gave us relevant information and
resources to make this work a success. We thank the staffs of hello work
Osaka for their immense contribution towards this document. Finally, we
thank our friends and families without whom these work wouldn’t have been
a success. We appreciate everyone who contributed in making this guide.

Kyoto College of Graduate Studies for Informatics

July 2015.

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Content

Step 1. The Job

1.1. Full-time Job (employee/salary Man )
1.2. Part-time ( Al Byto )

Step 2. Inspection

2.1. University & Seniors
2.2. Internet & Work flayer
2.3. Work Center

Step 3. Document

3.1. Entry Sheet
3.2. Resume
3.3. Curriculum Vitae

Step 4. Dress code

4.1. Man Point
4.2. Women Point

Step 5. Interview

5.1. Personal Interview
5.2. Group Interview

Step 6. Job offer & Visa changes

6.1. Job offer
6.2. Visa changes

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Things to be Prepare (1)

Have you ever seen this book?

Created by：株式会社学情＆株式会社クオリティ・オブ・ライフ

Publisher：厚生労働省職業安定局、都道府県労働局、ハローワーク
(公共職業安定所)

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Things to be Prepare (2)

http://www.jasso.go.jp/job/documents/guid_2016_all_e.pdf
http://www.jasso.go.jp/job/documents/guidebook_all_2016.pdf

http://www.jasso.go.jp/job/documents/guid_2016_all_chi.pdf

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Step 1. The Job

There are two types of jobs in japan, namely part time and full time jobs.
To get a part time job or a full time job, you must do the following. Contact
the reception in your college or request a job advert brochure for the
necessary job details.

1.1. Full-time Job (employee/salary Man )

To get a fulltime job, you may need the following documents. You need to
have a work or residency visa. To get a permanent residency visa, you may
need to be married to a Japanese woman or man. On the other hand, you can
get a work visa after securing a job. The working conditions vary from
company to company. Some companies work for 8 hours a day, lunch break
is about 30 to 90 minutes.

1.2. Part-time ( Al Byto )

Part time jobs need the permission of the immigration. The immigration
office in every city in japan issue work permit to students who are eligible
to work while studying. Students are allowed to work for 28 hours a week.
However, students are allowed to work for more than 28 hours a week
during holidays.
To find a job, you have to decide the type of job you would like to do, part
time or full time. Whichever one you choose, this guide helps you in
searching for your desired job.
To find a job, you have to decide the type of job you would like to do, part
time or full time. Whichever one you choose, this guide helps you in
searching for your desired job.

ファイト！！！頑張れ！！！

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Flowchart of job hunting

Job hunting in japan may look difficult at first. You need to invest a lot of
time in your search. For some jobs you only require an interview. Not so
many protocols sometimes. Just keep working hard. The diagram below
illustrate a job hunting flow chart.

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Step 2. Inspection

To get a job, you have to keep looking for it. D0 not relent. Look for the job
you want, the one that will give you maximum job satisfaction. Please
follow the links below and navigate through different job sites.

2.1. University & seniors

Check the reception of your university and enquire about job opportunities.
Read job postings from bulletin boards and fliers in university or simply
asked the senior students in your university.

2.2. Internet & Work Flayer

2 There are also thousands of resources on the internet that will be of great
help. Try out all necessary means. Look at the corporate web site, there is a
need to understand the jobs on their own.
https://www.hellowork.go.jp/
http://townwork.net/
Through the work flyer, you can even find a job. These flyers are also found
at the stations as well as convenience stores for free.

2.3. Work Center

We also recommend that you visit the centers for foreign employment in
japan, such as the hello work. You can visit the Osaka foreigner’s
employment center or the branch office in Kyoto and other cities in Kansai.

http://osaka-foreigner.jsite.mhlw.go.jp/home.html
〒530-0017 大阪市北区角田町 8－47 阪急グランドビル 16 階
TEL： 06-7709-9465 FAX： 06-7709-9468

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Step 3. Document

Please make sure you prepare a well written resume that will market you to
potential employers. A professional resume and cover letter speaks a lot
about you. Refer to the links below for more details.

3.1. Entry Sheet

http://www.jasso.go.jp/job/documents/guidebook_all_2016.pdf p.34-37
就職活動 HANDBOOK (制作：株式会社学情＆株式会社クオリティ・オブ・ラ
イフ) p.30-33

3.2. Resume

http://www.jasso.go.jp/job/documents/guidebook_all_2016.pdf p.39
就職活動 HANDBOOK (制作：株式会社学情＆株式会社クオリティ・オブ・ラ
イフ) p.34-35

応募書類の作り方(発行者：厚生労働省職業安定局、都道府県労働局、ハロ

ーワーク(公共職業安定所)) p.11-12

3.3. Curriculum Vitae

This document will be explained in more detail about you than the
information in your resume.

職務経歴書の作り方(発行者：厚生労働省職業安定局、都道府県労働局、ハ

ローワーク(公共職業安定所))

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Step 4. Dress code

Your dress code need to be appealing. Always dress neatly. Reckless
dressing will be a recipe for employers to fire you from the job. Even though
it may cost you a lot of money to buy valuable dress, you have to sacrifice
because it pays in the end.

4.1. Man Point

男の注意点は：スーツ、鞄、靴、髪。

http://www.jasso.go.jp/job/documents/guidebook_all_2016.pdf p.42
就職活動 HANDBOOK (制作：株式会社学情＆株式会社クオリティ・オブ・ラ
イフ) p.50

4.2. Woman Point

女の注意点は：スーツ、鞄、靴、ストッキング、メイク、爪、髪。

http://www.jasso.go.jp/job/documents/guidebook_all_2016.pdf p.43
就職活動 HANDBOOK (制作：株式会社学情＆株式会社クオリティ・オブ・ラ
イフ) p.51

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man: to have a short Make sure women’s
hair-cut and avoid fringe won’t interrupt
sandy-haired eyes, when bow down,
make sure you hair
with a stripe or won’t interrupt cheek,
water-drop pattern you can also bind your
of tie which is not hair, and if you have
garish colored your hair with
light color, please turn it
make sure of your to black.
portfolio can be put
in A4 size paper, the Make sure your make-
color of it can be up is natural
black or navy, it will
look better if the The fingernails also
portfolio can stand needed to be cut neat,
on the floor itself, please not use light
and also remember enamel
to not choosing
garish style. Choose the color of skin
for your silk stockings
Wear a pair of flat
shoes for seeming High-heeled shoes’ color
comfortable, the need be black and its
shoes with latchet heel’s proper height is
and the color is black 3cm-5cm.
or navy can be a
good choice, by the You need to bring pen,
way, the sock’s color
is as same as shoes. notebook, map (for

Suits’ color is black or You need to bring pen, notebook, map (for finding how to get to the
navy with a white finding how to get to the company, make a
shirt inside plan of time and traffic), brochure, the company, make a plan
copy of resume, stamp, phone(power off
before entering in company’s of time and traffic),
building),handkerchief, another pair of silk
stockings and other things which may be brochure, the copy of
useful for your interview.
resume, stamp,

phone(power off before

entering in company’s

building),handkerchief,

another pair of silk

stockings and other

http://www.fourw.biz/cnts/c_168/public/ things which may be

useful for your

interview.

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Step 5. Interview

The interview aspect is sometimes difficult but also very interesting. The
interviews last around 30 minutes. To excel in an interview, you will need
some knowledge the company. Make sure you do some research about the
organization to be familiar with their activities.

5.1. Personal interview

This is a one on one interview. The interviewer examine your documents,
asses you very well to determine confidence level. Be very bold and speak
with confidence.

5.2. Group interview

Two Candidates interviewer several people. The group interview is
characterized such as “short answer questions are asked to compare you with
other candidates.
You will be required to give a brief description about yourself. The
frequently asked questions are motivational questions, questions about your
future etc.
Please refer the following links.

http://www.jasso.go.jp/job/documents/guidebook_all_2016.pdf p.49
就職活動 HANDBOOK (制作：株式会社学情＆株式会社クオリティ・オブ・ラ
イフ) p.44

There are interview manner in Japan. That is how to act in the interview
place such as entering the room, greeting, sitting way, attitude, leaving the
room. Please keep in practice this manners.

http://www.jasso.go.jp/job/documents/guidebook_all_2016.pdf p.48
就職活動 HANDBOOK (制作：株式会社学情＆株式会社クオリティ・オブ・ラ
イフ) p.42-43
http://tenshoku.mynavi.jp/knowhow/mensetsu

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Step 6. Job offer and visa changes

6.1. Job Offer

When you get an acceptance letter, you will need to change your visa status
from student visa to employment visa. Apply early for a change of visa. If
your visa expires before applying, you will not be eligible to work in japan.

6.2. Visa Changes

Employment visa is different. Since the type of visa will be changed in
accordance with the work.
Application can be a period of work visa for five years from three months.
Although for residency visa can last for a period of five years. You will also
need the recommendation of your companies. Therefore, in order to change
the visa, please consult the company.
Flow of reference until joining from job offer.

http://www.jasso.go.jp/job/documents/guidebook_all_2016.pdf p.51
就職活動 HANDBOOK (制作：株式会社学情＆株式会社クオリティ・オブ・ラ
イフ) p.46

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Ｑ＆Ａ

１．When do you start job hunting ?
It's different from company to company, but generally need 6 months
to 1 year. However, some people can get a job within one month.

２．Can International students work in Japan ?
According to a survey of the Immigration Bureau, it was recognized
from the application of 91% visa change. In order words, there are
numerous job opportunities in Japan for foreigners often.

３．What is SPI?
Proper inspection of Japanese companies is the most widely used. This
is a written test before the interview. Although this guide is not written
for the written test, if you want to know more, please look at the
following references.

http://www.jasso.go.jp/job/documents/guidebook_all_2016.pdf p.45-46
就職活動 HANDBOOK (制作：株式会社学情＆株式会社クオリティ・オ
ブ・ライフ) p.36-39

４．What is disadvantageous in Reference ?
Certainly, there are disadvantages, but different from company to
company, for the time being it’s important to submit the documents.

５．Do I need to have Japanese ability?
Usually to work in Japanese companies, you must have at least the
Japanese Language Proficiency Test N2.

６．I do I get a job?
Please first join the job fairs and seminars and corporate meetings.
University, seniors, friends

７．Will you get to several places?
Usually there are many people who receive a 20-30 companies.
However, if prospective companies have one or more, to determine
whether to enter into either of the company as soon as possible, please
contact the company that cannot immediately enter

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Resources

http://www.jasso.go.jp/job/index.html#guide
http://www.mhlw.go.jp/seisakunitsuite/bunya/koyou_roudou/koyou/gaiko
kujin/employment_service_list.html
https://www.hellowork.go.jp/
http://townwork.net/
http://osaka-foreigner.jsite.mhlw.go.jp/home.html
http://www.fourw.biz/cnts/c_168/public/
http://tenshoku.mynavi.jp/knowhow/mensetsu
http://www.barcodesinc.com/generator/qr/
http://shushoku.js88.com/2016/member/pages/web/static/article_common/
qa/qa.html
http://www.globallinknavi.com/

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