Find Your Job in Japan for JobsinJapan.com
Summary(Review): We are JobsinJapan.com and we specialise in helping foreigners find work in Japan, not only in English teaching but many other industries as well. Take a look at our board for the latest jobs in Japan (many offer visa sponsorship).
Here are some things to expect when looking for a job in Japan. Salary rate: In Japan the average monthly salary is around 250,000 JPY (~$2200). To give you a sense of the cost of living, your first apartment is likely to be around ~40,000 JPY per month in the countryside or minor cities, ~50,000 JPY in major cities like Osaka or Nagoya, and ~60,000 or more in the outskirts of Tokyo. Food is very cheap as long as you aren’t trying to eat like you do back home, with the average cost of a meal at a restaurant being 1,000 JPY ($8). Once you have been in Japan for over a year your options will open up with higher salaries and more prestigious institutions depending on your experience and qualifications. Working conditions: Most companies will have you working a standard 30-40 hour work week depending on the type of job you do. Many Eikaiwa (English conversation schools) will operate mostly in the evenings, so you’ll only work from 4pm till 8 or 9pm, and will mostly have one weekend day off and one during the week. ALT and public/private schools have a much more predictable schedule, with weekdays 8-4 in the classroom and an average of 20 teaching hours per week. Skills and Qualifications Needed: For almost all English teaching positions in Japan you will need to have an undergraduate degree. This is mostly to endure that your visa is processed easily and quickly, but most companies will not take a chance on a teacher without a university qualification. You will also ned to like working with people and be willing to learn to be confident as a teacher in a classroom. Many of our jobs on the board have training for the job, but not matter how much training and how many qualifications you have, it takes time to become a confident teacher. Contracts: Most schools will initially ask for a 12 month commitment to teach at their company, and renewal is possible based on performance. Many of them also have a non-compete clause in the contract so you may not teach at other schools while you are under contract. While the current pandemic era restrictions prevent foreign workers from entering Japan, this is highly likely to change in the near future, and many jobs will be ready to help you move to Japan, get you set up in an apartment and start your teaching job in Japan. Take a look at JobsinJapan.com and start applying today.Job Overview for Find Your Job in Japan:
Salary Per Month:
Minimal: $2000
Maximum: $3000
Class Schedule:
Early Morning (6am-9am)
Morning (9am-12pm)
Afternoon (12pm-3pm)
Late Afternoon (3pm-6pm)
Evening (6pm-9pm)
Student Ages:
Preschool (age 3-5)
Elementary & Junior (age 5-15)
High School & College Prep (age 15-18)
Adult (age 18+)
Country(s):
Japan
Job Details for Find Your Job in Japan
Degree Required:
Bachelor or above
Certificate Required:
No/Preferred
Accent(s):
Native North American
Native UK
Native Australian/New Zealand
Native Ireland
Native South Africa
Non-Native Neutral
Philippines
Min Hours Per Week:
20
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Find Your Job in Japan Job Description
We are JobsinJapan.com and we specialise in helping foreigners find work in Japan, not only in English teaching but many other industries as well. Take a look at our board for the latest jobs in Japan (many offer visa sponsorship).
Working conditions: Most companies will have you working a standard 30-40 hour work week depending on the type of job you do. Many Eikaiwa (English conversation schools) will operate mostly in the evenings, so you’ll only work from 4pm till 8 or 9pm, and will mostly have one weekend day off and one during the week. ALT and public/private schools have a much more predictable schedule, with weekdays 8-4 in the classroom and an average of 20 teaching hours per week.
Contracts: Most schools will initially ask for a 12 month commitment to teach at their company, and renewal is possible based on performance. Many of them also have a non-compete clause in the contract so you may not teach at other schools while you are under contract.
Find Your Job in Japan Job Requirements
Skills and Qualifications Needed: For almost all English teaching positions in Japan you will need to have an undergraduate degree. This is mostly to endure that your visa is processed easily and quickly, but most companies will not take a chance on a teacher without a university qualification. You will also ned to like working with people and be willing to learn to be confident as a teacher in a classroom. Many of our jobs on the board have training for the job, but not matter how much training and how many qualifications you have, it takes time to become a confident teacher.
Find Your Job in Japan Salary and Compensation
Salary rate: In Japan the average monthly salary is around 250,000 JPY (~$2200). To give you a sense of the cost of living, your first apartment is likely to be around ~40,000 JPY per month in the countryside or minor cities, ~50,000 JPY in major cities like Osaka or Nagoya, and ~60,000 or more in the outskirts of Tokyo. Food is very cheap as long as you aren’t trying to eat like you do back home, with the average cost of a meal at a restaurant being 1,000 JPY ($8). Once you have been in Japan for over a year your options will open up with higher salaries and more prestigious institutions depending on your experience and qualifications.
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Japan is getting ready to bring in more foreign workers than ever before. They have to because of two big important reasons:
- With closed borders for much of the Covid Pandemic, Japan has lost a lot of workers without many to replace them. This means it is a great time to start thinking about and plan moving to Japan to work, because when the restrictions will lift and people are able to come to Japan, there will be plenty of jobs ready for them to fill.
- Japan’s ageing population problem is not going away anytime soon, so even before the pandemic there were big plans to bring more foreign workers here to fill not only English teaching jobs in Japan, but also many other critical sectors like tech and software development, hospital staff and nursing, and retail amongst many other industries.
At JobsinJapan.com we are excited for what the next year will bring as many of us see the light at the end of the tunnel for coronavirus, and towards an open and thriving job market in Japan. Here are some things you can do to start your search for a job in Japan.
And no, you don’t need to speak Japanese to work in Japan.
Start looking for jobs for overseas applicants and apply
Even if you aren’t quite ready yet to make your move, it’s a really good experience to start applying for jobs in Japan now, because this will not only teach you how Japanese employers operate, but also give you confidence and more options when choosing where to start in Japan.
Some companies that are looking for teachers will ask you to apply blind and they will place you in a school that has an empty position anywhere in Japan. This can be an amazing experience as you might end up getting to know real Japanese people and culture in the countryside, rather than simply coming to a big city like Tokyo or Osaka. But if you have your heart set on living in the capital, you might want to apply for specific jobs that list their location from the start.
Don’t worry if you don’t get the first job you apply for. It might not be the first or the second job you apply for that gets you to Japan, especially if, as we predict, the jobs market will open up more to overseas workers in the coming months. Learn from your application or interview and don’t be afraid to ask for feedback.
Start saving up for your first months in Japan
In Japan it is standard for companies to pay you one month later, so for all the work you do in January, you’ll get paid towards the end of February. If you come to Japan at the beginning of the month, you might be waiting a full 6 or 7 weeks for a full paycheck, so that means you’ll need to bring enough money to keep you going until you have your regular stable income.
I’d recommend bringing at least $3,000 USD for general living expenses and travel for your first month and a half. More would of course be better, but that should be enough to get you to your first full paycheck.
Sign up and do an on demand video interview
You can sign up for an account at JobsinJapan.com and do our first round video interview. You just answer a few questions over video, and employers can see your personality shine through. This is much better than just a paper resume, especially if you aren’t from a native English speaking country, because you’ll be able to show your communication skills and competence for the job. You’ll have employers approaching YOU to come and work for them, instead of having to always be the one applying.
Keep your ear to the ground and check back, or sign up for alerts
This is especially true if you have a specific type of job you would like to do, or location you want to live in; new jobs are being uploaded to JobsinJapan.com on a daily basis, so you should check back to see if there is a high salary, great location or interesting sounding job for you. Check the box for overseas applicants and sign up for job alerts by email so you can keep up to date.
Get your Working Visa sorted early
Once you find a job that is open to overseas applicants and offers visa sponsorship (like many employers on JobsinJapan.com do), get your paperwork in order so you’re ready to come to Japan when it opens up. Having your Certificate of Eligibility (CofE) so you can exchange it for your working visa and residence card when you land will be a big step, and when the covid restrictions are lifted you’ll be able to come to Japan very quickly.
Take a look on the board and check the box marked “Only show jobs open to overseas applicants” so you can find jobs that will sponsor your working visa, because you won’t be able to get to Japan without it. If you aren’t sure about whether or not you can get this, it’s worth giving a call to your local Japanese embassy in your home country to find out what the specific rules are for you.
See you in Japan!
There are tons of reasons to come to Japan to work. While many people do this for just a few years to experience life in this country, many foreigners end up staying for a long time because they enjoy the friendliness of everyday people, the safety, and the convenience of living in Japan. Oh, and don’t forget enjoying the amazing locations to visit, the history and culture, and the connections to travel around Asia.
Take a look at JobsinJapan.com and get ready for an amazing life experience and a new life working in Japan.
We have jobs in:
* ALT (Assistant Language Teaching)
* English Conversation Schools
* Preschool, Early Childhood Education
* Corporate Training
* Online Teaching
While some of the jobs are looking for foreigners already living in Japan, many offer visas and great benefits. Our site is designed by and for foreign workers in Japan, so no need to wade through tons of positions that are only for Japanese people.
Good luck and see you in Japan!
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