We often receive suggestions from international students to find jobs here. Many students think it is not easy for international students to find a job in Japan. However, international students have their own strengths in finding jobs. Because foreign students not only know Japanese, but also can use their own mother tongue to learn about foreign countries that many Japanese don't understand. Therefore, when international students are looking for a job, the most important thing is to realize these advantages and bring them into play.
Second, the main points of choosing an employment company
When choosing a company or job content that suits you, you should be clear about some points that need careful consideration. The following article briefly introduces it.
1. Large enterprises or small and medium-sized enterprises?
Most employees working in big Japanese companies are permanently employed and are prepared to work in a company for 30 to 40 years. Therefore, in the 1 to 3 years after joining the company, I generally don't undertake any important work, mainly learning the working methods of superiors and predecessors. Large Japanese enterprises have their own branches in major cities all over the world, starting from Asian cities, so it is very possible to work abroad. In terms of wages, a stable income is guaranteed, and most benefits are also good. If you can live in a single dormitory or a couple dormitory, you basically don't have to pay rent. In fact, in this sense, the income is higher.
2. Is it a foreign company or a Japanese company?
Foreign capital refers to companies established by foreign capital in Japan. Generally, it refers to the Japanese branches of the head office in Europe and North America. Recently, Korean and China companies have also started to set up branches in Japan. Foreign investment recruitment attaches great importance to work experience and fancy ability. This is called headhunting. In addition to the headquarters and Japanese branches, most foreign investors also have branches in major cities around the world. So even if you are hired by the Japanese branch, you have a great chance to work in other cities. Although the salary is good, the contract will be terminated because of the change of business policy.
3. Working in Japan or abroad
Generally speaking, the ticket indicates the place of work, whether to work in Japan or abroad after joining the club. Domestic work in Japan includes Tokyo and local cities. Employees can put forward their hopes and demands for the workplace, but ultimately they must obey the appointment of the company. So you should confirm the possible work place of the company in advance and be prepared to go there.
International students not only have Japanese and mother tongue skills, but also can adapt to two cultures. This is also one of the reasons why Japanese companies want to recruit international students. Therefore, Japanese companies usually study Japanese company culture and customary management methods in Japan in the first few years after foreign students enter the company, and then guide and manage local employees in foreign branches or production bases to give full play to their leadership skills. Sometimes international students will be caught between the employees of the head office and the branch office, and be troubled by the adjustment of opinions from both sides. Having said that, this kind of work can only be done by international students, which can be said to be very meaningful.
Third, Japanese students graduate and work in Japan.
Compared with the past, universities in various countries have also begun to attach importance to employment support activities for international students. Private universities have been offering inauguration classes and vocational centers since before, providing students with explanations of inauguration activities and inauguration seminars. The department begins in the autumn of the third grade, and the monk begins in the autumn of the first grade. Although most of the content is aimed at Japanese students, we should also actively participate. The other is to discuss with the instructor. Especially for international students who plan to take up jobs after graduating from a college, the guidance of the instructor is particularly important.
First of all, it's best to discuss with your own guidance professor, the person in charge of introduction work in the school and the teacher of the international exchange center. If you can't find a job introduction, you can at least find many relevant magazines to publish such information. Moreover, even if it is not a company that specializes in recruiting international students, some places do not distinguish between Japanese students and international students and employ them together. If you meet a company you are interested in, you might as well seize the opportunity to meet the challenge and promote yourself.
Four. Job information provided by the employment service center for foreigners
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare provides services such as job information, job introduction and study in Japan for international students or foreigners who wish to work in Japan. Please refer to the website for details.
Every year, Japanese student support organizations publish information about Japanese students' graduation and employment. The contents of this magazine are how to carry out employment activities, how to effectively use information and intelligence, how to contact the company, how to change the qualification for staying in school, and the experience of senior international students. The webpage also contains detailed questions and answers about detention procedures. So you can go to the student affairs office of the university or the international students to read this magazine.