Job Hunting Guide for International Students

Jopus provides a job-hunting guide for international students covering all the basic information about unique job hunting process in Japan.

Job Hunting Guide for International Students

The steps for receiving a job offer and joining a company

When you pass the final interview and receive a job offer, you now have the right to start working at a compan …

4 things you need to know about job-hunting in Japan

If you’re an international student thinking about working in Japan, you’re already aware that it’s a unique co …

4 employment practices of Japanese companies you may need to know before joining a company

If you are considering to get a job in Japan, you may be wondering what kind of corporation culture Japan has. …

What is the job-hunting schedule in Japan?

What is the procedure for job-hunting in Japan? We will explain the typical schedule. It is important to be we …

The advantages and disadvantages of working at different types of companies

When you get a job in Japan, your career path and working style will very much depend on what type of company …

Finding employment for international students

What is the situation for finding employment in Japan for international students? Here we introduce in detail …

Why do Japanese companies employ international students?

If you hope to be successful when job-hunting in Japan, the key is to understand the goals that companies are …

Written exams

A written exam might be the first challenge that you would face when you start job hunting in Japan. This test …

Self-Analysis

It is essential to conduct a “self-analysis” before you get started with job-hunting. Here, we lay out some de …

Industry research

Industry research plays an essential role when trying to make the job hunting experience a more comfortable pr …

How to write a good resume

A resume is one of the official documents you need to prepare when job hunting, and how you write it could lar …

Entry sheets

When looking for a job, the first document you need to send to a company is called an entry sheet. Companies a …

Interview

Performing well in interviews is a crucial element in successful job hunting. It is important to research the …

The procedure to change a visa status

If foreign international students succeed in finding a job and begin to work in Japan, it is necessary to chan …

About job hunting after graduation

What happens if you haven’t secured a job offer before graduating from university or vocational school? The Mi …