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*Entry period: Friday, May 5rd - Friday, June 23th
*Application deadline: June 6th (Sat) 7:8
*Application deadline: June 6rd (Tue)
What you need to know when job hunting
Need to know while conducting job hunting:
- Fluent in Japanese and able to communicate smoothly
You should be fluent in Japanese and be capable of comfortably communicating in Japanese in the workplace. - Deep understanding of Japanese culture and customs, and the ability to cooperate and collaborate with other employees
You should have a solid understanding of Japanese culture and customs and be able to collaborate and cooperate with other employees. - Employees can expect to develop themselves through education and training, OJT, etc.
You should expect to engage in self-development efforts through employee education and OJT. - Be able to write a persuasive self-promotion and motivation for applying in your application form and resume in the same way as Japanese students
As with Japanese, you should be able to: complete a job application, promote yourself, and provide reasons for applying for the job on your resume.
Many companies conduct employment examinations without distinguishing between Japanese and foreign students.
Most of companies do not distinguish international students from Japanese students during the employment process. They tend to choose the most capable candidate regardless of nationality.
Job search
Search
What kind of jobs are there in Japan, and what industries make up the society? First, research the industry that interests you.
First,you should know types of jobs that exist in Japan. Following this, you should posess an understanding of what industries comprise Japanese business society.Please research the industry that most interests you.
Reference: List of employment records of international students(Excel)
Employment result of International Students
How to find job information
How to get job offer information
The quickest way to find employment is to find a lot of company information through job postings sent to universities, job information websites, joint corporate seminars, etc.
In order to obtain comprehensive company information, use the following resources,
?The career support division
?Job hunting websites
?On-Campus Company Information Sessions *
* As some On-Campus Company Information Sessions are only held for International students,it is advantageous for international students to attend these sessions.
Introducing jobs to international students
Job Hunting Sites for Int'l Students
- Japan Student Services Organization: Holding job-hunting seminars for international students
Japan Student Services Organization - International Student Association: Job introductions and job fairs for international students
International Foreign Students Association - Tokyo Employment Service Center for Foreigners: Job hunting support for international students
Tokyo Employment Service Center for Foreigners - JETRO Portal for Promoting the Activities of Highly Skilled Foreign TalentInformation on highly-skilled foreign professionals
Japan External Trade Organization - International Student Support Network: Job introductions for international students
International Students Support Network - Ryukatsu: Job introductions for international students, introductions to job-hunting events, and other useful information
- WA. SA. Bi.: A job information portal site for international students
- WeXpats Jobs: Multilingual job search for international students
- Foreigner Recruitment Network: Supporting international students in finding employment
- JABOON:International student employment support SNS
Internships for international students
Internships for international students
The Tokyo Employment Service Center for Foreigners recruits international students for internships and matches them with internship participating companies registered with the center.
Details:Tokyo Employment Service Center for Foreigners
Tokyo Employment Service Center for Foreigners recruits International students for Internships.The organization will arrange appropriate internships in registered companies for each applicant.
Specified Activity (Job Hunting) Visa
Designated Activities Visa
If you have not secured employment by the time of graduation and would like to continue job hunting in Japan, you can apply to change your residence status to "Designated Activities (Job Hunting)".
If you could not find a work even after graduation, you can apply for a "designated activities" visa to continue your job hunt.
- Period of stay: 6 months
Period of stay: 6 months - Can be renewed once
One-time-only renewable - If you are not allowed to work under this status of residence, but would like to work part-time, you will need to apply for permission to engage in activities other than those permitted under this status again.
You can not continue working a part time job after obtaining a "Designated activities" Visa.
It is necessary to regain permission in order to engage in activities other than those permitted under your previously granted status of residence.
Application documents etc.
Necessary Documents
- Application for permission to change status of residence
application for changing your status of residence
→ The file is Please check here. - Application fee: 6,000 yen
Fee: 6,000yen - Passport, residence card
Passport and residence card - Documents that can prove the payment of expenses during residence (passbook, etc.)
Documents that you prove can afford your daily expenses during stay - University graduation certificate
Certification of graduation - Letter of recommendation from university *
Recommendation letter from your university * - Documents that prove that you are continuing to look for a job (Hello Work Card**, job hunting record, selection result notice, etc.)
Documents that can prove the continuation of your job hunt (ex. Hello work card**, records of job hunt, notices of the status of your employment process etc.)
* Letters of recommendation from the university will be issued by the Career Support Center.
Recommendation letter is to be issued in the Student Career Support division** New Hello Work cards can only be issued while you are a student.
Issuing a hello work card is limited during university students.