The importance of a Japanese Resume If you are looking for an English teaching job in Japan you might be aware that the competition is much higher in Tokyo. This is especially true if you’re applying from overseas. In this post, I’d like to share my experience of how I got an English teaching job in Tokyo, the importance of writing a Japanese style resume to getting a job in Japan, and the difference between two Japanese resumes: the rirekisho and shokumukeirekisho. Is a certification required to teach English in Japan? Japan is one of the most popular destinations for …

Tips for Interviewing at a Japanese Company You agonized over your resume, sent it in and now you got an interview!!! If you’re nervous about your interview, don’t fret. Take a deep breath and read this to find info on how to prepare for and ace the interview for an English teaching job in Japan.  I’m an American who applied for some English teaching jobs in Tokyo while I was in the US. I managed to have a few online interviews with Japanese companies and succeeded in getting a full time English teaching job with visa sponsorship in the greater …

What you need to know in 5 minutes Are you interested in living and working in Japan? If you have high level English language abilities getting a job teaching English is the simplest way to start working in Japan. In this quick 5 minute-read I’ll explain the two main English teaching positions available to foreigners in order to make your job search easier. Is getting an English teaching job in Japan while abroad impossible?? The answer is: NOPE. While yes, it’s much easier to get a job if you’re already in Japan, you can still get a job even if …