How to find a job in Japan

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expat.comYour favourite team24 June 2008 11:23:53

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Hi,

Are you an expat living in Japan? Let's share your experience!

What is the best way to find a job in Japan?

The Internet? Please tell us which are the most useful / effective websites for job seekers in Japan.

Recruitment agencies? Have you got their contact?

Newspapers? Which ones?

organizations?

Thanks in advance for your participation

arachel Member

Member since 19 August 2008

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arachelMember22 October 2008 00:28:56

Hi all! I'm currently living in Japan, working as an English teacher with the JET Program. I've written a couple articles that might help people in their job search. One is "10 Websites That Will Help You Find a Job in Japan,"
The other is specifically for finding a teaching job: "How to Get a Job Teaching in Japan."
I can also try to answer any specific questions people have about job-hunting.
Good luck!

uktokyoite Member

Member since 12 November 2008

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uktokyoiteMember12 November 2008 11:49:24

For websites, try the following:

http://www.gaijinpot.com http://www.jobsinjapan.com http://jobs.japantimes.jp/ - this one is the online page for the national newspaper the Japan Times

For recruiters the names I've heard that have a good reputation are Michael Page, Robert Walters, and Hayes - there are others that have a more dubious reputation.

Honestly I'd say the best way to find a job in Japan if you're not looking for a teaching gig is to know somebody - develop a network of people over here.

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