@@dreamysenpai oh hey! The company reached out to my University which is in Singapore. My University then sent a notice to the students and I just applied through their application site. The whole thing was about 3 - 4 interviews over a span of almost 2 months. It was an MNC so almost everyone spoke English there and all the interviews were in English. But there was a translator in the room for one of the interviews. Thank god because my Japanese level is N5 at best.
17 years in Japan so far, and I can safely say that any role in IT which requires native level Japanese will almost always hire a Japanese National, not a foreign person, even if that person is fully fluent in Japanese. I see that most of these roles can typically be identified early - they require a Japanese style resume (not just a resume written in Japanese). 4 to 8 million yen is for an entry level position. It is only based on your previous salary if you tell them what that was truthfully :) I typically do not state my current salary, I indicate my expectations only. For people with less experience, you may not have this level of leverage. Go into the discussion after researching what several other companies are offering for similar level jobs to get a sense of the value. Having at least 1 technical certificate is a big bonus, as it shows commitment to the technology, and demonstrates you have the ability to pass the tests. Engineers with no certs usually means they have huge gaps in their understanding from even basic core understanding of first level concepts, which builds an incomplete knowledge base foundation, leading to bigger problems later on.
One of the most informative videos I've watched for a job interview in Japan. In fact many of the key points you mentioned even works in other countries. 😁👍
Johannes, while you tailored this to IT, I think it is broadly applicable, too. Observe carefully (like shoes, dress style, posture, interactions of others) and ask questions. I've interviewed many candidates and the successful ones always ask questions and engage in conversation. Vielen dank!
The degree is almost always regarding the visa. Most companies just worry about the sponsorship visa they need to give the foreigner, if you have a degree it makes getting that visa very easy. If you already have a visa anyway the degree won`t matter as much to them unless its specific to the job role your applying for.
I've been a web developer for 5 years here in Japan, but I'm in the process of changing jobs. It's been a very frustrating process thus far. I would've thought already being here and having the visa would be an advantage, but not so much. There are definitely some good points for the interview process. These sound like things that'd appear in most companies, although when I did the interview for my current job, none of that stuff was in there. Heh. Thanks for the video.
I am planning to move to japan as web developer... If i may ask is the reason for you to change paths has anything to do with web developer as a career?
Great video. Language is big issue here. I personally probably applied for Hundreds of jobs but rarely get an interview. You might also meet lots of Junior recruiters who do interviews just for their weekly KPI ( basically they waste your time so they can learn on job on how to interview/cold call people)
ITPEC is also another awesome option. If you do not have a degree, it is hosted in 6 countries. With the certification you can get a IT job without a degree in japan.
I am not evening looking for a job in Japan. I already have one here in the US. But, your video was excellent and motivating. It set me up with the right philosophy for my next job search. I will use the reasons to switch jobs!
Thank you so much 🌹. I really benefited from you. I'm in the first year at the university studying IT... And I am planning in the future to work at a Japanese company.
Really happy I ended up finding this channel because these sort of videos you're doing (found you through the Visa ones) are sooo detailed and really do feel like some of the most informative on the platform. I'm looking for one day working in the games industry over there too, even just as a QA Tester which is what I'm currently doing here in the UK now. For the lulz, I looked around at some QA listings and kinda realised working over there actually might be possible for me, I just want to boost my Japanese ability (it's around N3-ish, but I'm not comfortable with being able to communicate effectively). One thing I'd like to ask, because from my experience over here in the UK it can be a good thing to do, is (and I understand its a sliiightly different industry), but I honestly am kinda interested in just mailing out to some of these places with QA listings not to specifically apply, but just to ask a couple questions about the job, and to kinda put forward my interest, so that when I return in a couple years or so maybe, the hiring manager might be all "hey this guy was keen to join us 2 years ago!" and might score me some brownie points. Is that much of a thing over there? Because in my experience, that sort of thing over here would be a decent thing to do IMO as hiring managers appreciate and remember how much energy you give a company/a position, and generally showing interest/having even a small conversation is good to build connections with people, even if its as small as "that guy sent us an email some years ago" sorta thing.
Thanks for commenting Nintendan! I'm not really sure, since I'm not an HR person. I guess it depends on how much saying HR actually has in the hiring decision, which may vary by company. What I would like to recommend you though is start applying earlier rather than later, since your Japanese will never be perfect, and you will certainly have an easier time practicing it here.
Thanks for this video! Super helpful. I have always been interested in living in Japan but am now considering it more seriously. I'm currently working as a security engineer with a couple security related certifications - no degree - and am hoping that not having a degree will limit chances if I start applying. Take care!
@@yusukeurameshi5083 I don't know, just look at the jobs you wanna do and see what the requirements are. A degree will just make it easier for any job.
Great video! Thank you so much. I live in Japan and am looking for developer jobs currently and this video was really on point with my experiences so far. I'd love to send you my CV if you are looking for someone with 1 - 2 years front end react / aws serverless experience.
I'd just like to point out to job seekers, while a lot of this applies to general IT job searching in Japan, a lot of it doesn't apply to foreign based companies in Japan. Really good video though! :)
@Japanese Journey The "Job Hopping" thing always annoyed me. Not the idea of job hopping - but the idea that there's a social stigma against it. If my company treats me terribly. My manager treats me terribly, and I'm underpaid compared to my peers...why shouldn't I move?
I hate seeing it on the resumes i go through, shows no commitment and company loyalty, not gonna waste my time and money investing knowing they have a history of flip flopping every few months or year or 2 for whatever reasons . Waste of time to the organization .
Great video, thank you for sharing. I've been considering a potential relocation to Japan, and I am curious if there will continue to be a strong demand for software developers in Japan in 2023.
From what I understand, it doesn't seem like the job culture of Japan is very conducive to innovative software practices. The industry evolves so rapidly that things like questioning authority and job-hopping might be useful. Also, with my current level of experience it seems like I would be paid half of what I get paid for similar cost of living in Utah. It's kind of a bummer, because I would love to go back to Japan.
I always mentioned salary during interview. I don't get it why Japanese don't want to hear it. Employment is basically a contract between you and the company about selling your time and effort to trade it for money. So why shouldn't I talk about it?
I think it’s fair to mention, it’s an implied motivation imo. But if that’s your only reason and there’s nothing else, most companies won’t see you as a culture fit and won’t be interested in hiring you.
As a fresh graduate with 2 years of freelance experience. Would freelance software development count as experience? How to negotiate the salary if I've had no previous formal salary?
Very informative video! Glad I found your channel, you seem to have very good content. I have a question. I imagine you went to Japan before the pandemic situation. Do you think during the last year or so it has become more difficult for foreigners to find jobs in Japan?
Thanks mate That was a an awesome video. I am in then process of applying jobs ro japan recently. Can you help with any specific job portals which are suitable for foreigners?
That salary range seems really low. I know many software develops, outside of the west coast, who make well into the 6 figures. Is that not common in Japan?
@@williamkerr8836 www.expatistan.com/cost-of-living/comparison/chicago/kyoto? I can’t help but imagine there’s more to the story with transportation being the same price. But here’s some rough estimates.
Hi, first of all, great video. It was a really informative and compact video. 😊 I have a personal question about that. I'm from Germany too and did an Apprenticeship as an IT specialist for application development in Germany and do not have a University Degree. Do you know if the German Apprenticeships are accepted or not? And another question is I'm also female so is there less chance for me to get hired because of this? Do you experience anything of that? I'm sorry for asking you so much. 😅
As always, nice explanatory video. I am kinda worried every time I watch a video like this because the common statement is "you need a university degree" and I just studied the equivalent of a 専門学校 in Spain called Ciclo Formativo de Grado Superior (CFGS). Won't companies take into account that title? Is there any chance I get an IT job (software development) without having to enrol to university or 専門学校 in Japan? And what's even harder: will I be able to find part time IT job during my first year in Japan since I plan to study the japanese language on an academy? I have the feeling that I am asking for impossibles haha. Any helping comment is welcome!
What are my chances with a 3 year IT apprenticeship (Ausbildung) + 7 years of field experience? 60-70% work and the rest is school related to the field. You could almost say 10 years of work experience
@@JapaneseJourney So 10 years then. Nice. Hope they need some muscle. IT-Hardware/Infrastructure and Cloud Expert (Fachinformatiker für Systemintegration). Once Japan offering VISA's again (due to the Cough), I might give it a try.Until then I will try improve my Japanese even more.
Thank you very much for this detailed video. I am trying to understand Japanese taxes in relation to benefits. If an employer pays for example 100,000 yen towards rent or pays for private school, does that amount of money not count towards salary? The percent of tax at higher income levels is a lot, but is that tax reduced if instead you take a smaller salary and instead let them pay for your car, house, school, etc? I can't figure out any other reason they would separate the pay into that kind of category. Thank you so much.
@@JapaneseJourney Wow! Thank you so much! Didn’t expect a reply at all seeing as the video is a few months old and much less from the creator, really appreciate it!
Do i need Computer science degree? I was told by Hello Work and online that i need a computer science degree or similar to get Visa. Can i just do a Boot camp?
Hi Johan, do you think the process would be easier applying within Japan? Because that's a plan I have by going with the WH visa and I don't know if it's possible. Great video!
Hey Jopan, ichbin gelernter Elektriker für industrieanwendungen.. allerdings würde ich gerne Richtung Softwareentwicklung gehen. Das programmieren hat mir schon immer Spaß gemacht.. meinst du ich kann dort einen Job finden,wenn ich mir Java Python etc. selbst beibringe und eigene Projekte vorstellen könnte? Vielen Dank fürs Video :)
just found your video in my searching for info on working in Japan. Thank you! btw is 4M Yen is enough to survive in Tokyo for example? i see people say it soo low but living as an IT Executive in Malaysia i only got around RM40K(around 10k$) per year.
I've been to Japan several times and think I would enjoy living and working there. However, I don't have a 4 year degree (just a 2 year, associates) as I was recruited by a company and saw little reason to go back to school for two more years. This has been an absolute non-issue in the US and I've enjoyed nearly 13 years in the field. How likely would I be to land a job in Japan with this situation? Will they _really_ waive the 4 year degree requirement? How common is it?
Thanks for the comment! For the visa, the requirement is a (usually 4 year) university degree or sufficient professional experience in the field. This is usually said to be 10 years, so from that perspective, you should be fine. As for companies requiring a uni degree, it depends. Maybe getting in touch with an agent would be the best step forward, they should be able to easily give you an idea of the current situation.
How crucial is a diploma? I do not have any college education but I have several higher end certifications in my field (network engineering) and 4 years of work experience with the US govt. Will certs not substitute for a bachelors degree?
7:46 can you really not be fired? What if it is a US Company in Japan. Do they fall under japanese law? What is the law there? Can't they just let me off and I have basically 2weeks to find a new job?
I currently try to get a lawyer to tell me if I could get a visa while staying with my German company. Working remote for them and living/paying taxes in Japan. I switched my area in IT and I'm old already. So I think the chances of me getting a job in that area in Japan are pretty low - especially since I'm now at a junior lvl in that area. And I'm a woman. Since you are sitting on the other side on the table during the hiring process, what do you think? Would I have a chance to get hired as a Junior?
Das wäre wirklich sehr hilfreich, wenn du mir da ein paar Tipps geben könntest. Ab April will ich mich bewerben. Dabei meine ich Tipps, wie ich mich als (ältere *hust*) Frau in einem vermutlich remote Interview am besten verkaufen kann. Also mein 'Pitch'. Natürlich ohne mich zu verstellen oder zu lügen. Ich würde sowas sagen wollen wie: I'm a Team Player and communication is one of the most important things in a team. I also stay up to date and have fun trying out new things at home that can help me at my job. ...etc Der typische IT Nerd aber mit Social Skills ;) Ach mann, das würde mir so helfen. Gern auch Discord? Bin bei TokyoManiacs 'Jasi'
The Great video...I have 2 years of experience in Oracle..i completed N3 level..but i have bachelor degree in computer science so can I get a job in japan plzz reply me? And does Oracle developer have scope in japan?
@@Arman-sr2gu Es gibt Bachelor of Science und Master of Science. Master steht hierbei über den Bachelor und wird meist von Japanischen Firmen bevorzugt.
"You have to have university degree" - I dont have, I have upper high school education in Computer Systems and worked for almost 6 years as a "man for everything" - coding, infrastructure, teaching, database, BI. Do I have any chance ?
These requirements are ridiculous here.... and very outdated/obsolete. Anywhere else having the right certifications will always weight more than any university degree. I know MANY people, especially in the cyber field who don't have a college degree at all. Japan is still living in the 90s....
@@JapaneseJourney Point taken! I forget people are crazy enough to come to Japan for work, hence the need for a work visa. I’m here because I am married to a Japanese guy but hopefully we will be leaving soon. I’m looking for a career change and I don’t think it will happen while being here... I’ve seen job listings for IT entry level positions here in Tokyo which do require a BA, plus Japanese N1, at least 3-5 years of experience on the field (which contradicts the concept of ENTRY level) and pay 3 million yen per year or less.
My boyfriend is from USA and he actually got a job in Japan as English teacher then fly there last year but always postpone because of Covid-19. And the company said it begins April 2021. But how's the current condition in Japan (Tokyo/Saitama) in this pandemic 2021?
Was wondering what your insights are for those who can get specified visas (Child of Japanese National or Long-Term Residents Visa). Since they have no restrictions for work while staying in Japan, would a person on these types of visas have similar or worse chances of obtaining employment without a degree but with sufficient work experience in the field he or she is applying for? Also, since this type of visa is obtained by the applicant on his or her own without the need of a company to sponsor, I was wondering if this type of applicant is more desirable in terms of ease of getting them ready in Japan. Thank you!
Thanks fro commenting, MomotarouX. I think some companies require a degree, so from that perspective, it might be slightly worse. When comparing somebody with no experience but a degree and somebody with experience but no degree, of course the experienced person is in a better position. Generally I would say, if a company cares enough to hire non-Japanese, your visa type will not be part of the decision. Exceptions may be if a position needs to be filled really quickly.
Hey, I just wondering what if I've an engineer degree in mining sector, and now I'm a Software Engineer (3,5 years). Do I have any chance to get a job in Japan?
@@JapaneseJourney yeah, I failed the assignment at Mercari and Indeed did not give me an interview because I m not a new graduate but at the same time I don’t have enough experience for their positions :(
I currently live in the US. I was born in Japan I have citizenship in US and Japan. I can speak and write Japanese and English fluently. I am going to be taking cyber security or computer science in college and I want to move back to Japan after I graduate from University. How hard would it be for me to find an entry level job?
Ok, but what happens to someone that is learning (python, let`s say) selftaught and only knows the basics? How this person gets a job with 0 experience? Considering he/she had a bachelor in any area.
Please answer this if possible: Is it a red flag if you outright say this? "Even if overtime is paid, I won't do any overtime unless it is absolutely necessary."
I feel like it would make some people consider. Not because it is bad to not want to work overtime, but because the way you put it seems quite stiff, even fearful. If I were you, I would ask the people interviewing you how much overtime they do on average and what was the maximum they did in a month so far. In the offer meeting, you can then bring it up if you have concerns, share your stance and confirm if there are any problems with it.
@@JapaneseJourney Yeah, I can see how it sounds kinda too direct after re-reading it multiple times. To be completely honest, I'm fearful of getting into one of those "black companies" and being stuck in a "quit and be seen as a job hopper by future employers" or "stay and deal with the mental stress" type of scenario. Thanks for the suggestion! :D
thank u so much bro. i am from India. i am studying Grade 12 currently , i want to know if the university i study in matters anything to get a job in japan ??
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just got a job in Tokyo! will be flying over next year! excited!!
Can you tell how you got it? Like what to do
@@dreamysenpai oh hey! The company reached out to my University which is in Singapore. My University then sent a notice to the students and I just applied through their application site. The whole thing was about 3 - 4 interviews over a span of almost 2 months. It was an MNC so almost everyone spoke English there and all the interviews were in English. But there was a translator in the room for one of the interviews. Thank god because my Japanese level is N5 at best.
@@kennethwong580 ayyy!! Good for you. Wish you a good luck❤️
Good luck my dude 👍
You living the dream bro goodluck
17 years in Japan so far, and I can safely say that any role in IT which requires native level Japanese will almost always hire a Japanese National, not a foreign person, even if that person is fully fluent in Japanese. I see that most of these roles can typically be identified early - they require a Japanese style resume (not just a resume written in Japanese). 4 to 8 million yen is for an entry level position. It is only based on your previous salary if you tell them what that was truthfully :) I typically do not state my current salary, I indicate my expectations only. For people with less experience, you may not have this level of leverage. Go into the discussion after researching what several other companies are offering for similar level jobs to get a sense of the value. Having at least 1 technical certificate is a big bonus, as it shows commitment to the technology, and demonstrates you have the ability to pass the tests. Engineers with no certs usually means they have huge gaps in their understanding from even basic core understanding of first level concepts, which builds an incomplete knowledge base foundation, leading to bigger problems later on.
I have Interview in Japanese company nex week
@@idiot8779 good luck. I have had hundreds, both as applicant and interviewer. This is what I have seen.
One of the most informative videos I've watched for a job interview in Japan. In fact many of the key points you mentioned even works in other countries. 😁👍
Johannes, while you tailored this to IT, I think it is broadly applicable, too. Observe carefully (like shoes, dress style, posture, interactions of others) and ask questions. I've interviewed many candidates and the successful ones always ask questions and engage in conversation. Vielen dank!
Very good points John, thank you for adding this!
That is a lot of useful information. Thank you for making the video.
Bro can u pls help how u got job in Japan
Step by step ?
The degree is almost always regarding the visa. Most companies just worry about the sponsorship visa they need to give the foreigner, if you have a degree it makes getting that visa very easy. If you already have a visa anyway the degree won`t matter as much to them unless its specific to the job role your applying for.
Does it have to be a bacherlors degree?
@@funknotik yes
@@funknotik at least a bachelor's
I've been a web developer for 5 years here in Japan, but I'm in the process of changing jobs. It's been a very frustrating process thus far. I would've thought already being here and having the visa would be an advantage, but not so much.
There are definitely some good points for the interview process. These sound like things that'd appear in most companies, although when I did the interview for my current job, none of that stuff was in there. Heh.
Thanks for the video.
I am planning to move to japan as web developer... If i may ask is the reason for you to change paths has anything to do with web developer as a career?
Can you share more details please
this is easily the most valuable TH-cam video about IT jobs in Japan. Thank you for the wonderful resource.
Great video. Language is big issue here. I personally probably applied for Hundreds of jobs but rarely get an interview. You might also meet lots of Junior recruiters who do interviews just for their weekly KPI ( basically they waste your time so they can learn on job on how to interview/cold call people)
Thanks for sharing your insights AbuChan!
Why did I just see this? This is so informative. Thank you very much!
ITPEC is also another awesome option. If you do not have a degree, it is hosted in 6 countries. With the certification you can get a IT job without a degree in japan.
Yes, that's a GREAT point! Maybe I'll dedicate a video on it one day.
I am not evening looking for a job in Japan. I already have one here in the US. But, your video was excellent and motivating. It set me up with the right philosophy for my next job search. I will use the reasons to switch jobs!
Slick and well presented video man. No wonder this one did so well.
Thanks Dave!
This is one of those marathon videos- constantly getting a couple of views. In half a year or so it should be at 10k.
Thank you so much 🌹.
I really benefited from you.
I'm in the first year at the university studying IT... And I am planning in the future to work at a Japanese company.
Perhaps do yourself a favour and try and work for an American IT company in Japan
Brother it's the best video I have seen till now on IT job interviews in Japan🙏🏼.
Truly amazing points. I'm Working for a japanese company as an Indian and can say all the points you've mentioned are true.
Hey there, I'm interested in moving to Japan. If it's possible, Can I text you somewhere regarding the process to move to Japan?
One of the best video related to find a job or moving to japan .. Thanks
Danke sehr! Gute information hier mitgeteilt.
Really happy I ended up finding this channel because these sort of videos you're doing (found you through the Visa ones) are sooo detailed and really do feel like some of the most informative on the platform.
I'm looking for one day working in the games industry over there too, even just as a QA Tester which is what I'm currently doing here in the UK now.
For the lulz, I looked around at some QA listings and kinda realised working over there actually might be possible for me, I just want to boost my Japanese ability (it's around N3-ish, but I'm not comfortable with being able to communicate effectively).
One thing I'd like to ask, because from my experience over here in the UK it can be a good thing to do, is (and I understand its a sliiightly different industry), but I honestly am kinda interested in just mailing out to some of these places with QA listings not to specifically apply, but just to ask a couple questions about the job, and to kinda put forward my interest, so that when I return in a couple years or so maybe, the hiring manager might be all "hey this guy was keen to join us 2 years ago!" and might score me some brownie points. Is that much of a thing over there? Because in my experience, that sort of thing over here would be a decent thing to do IMO as hiring managers appreciate and remember how much energy you give a company/a position, and generally showing interest/having even a small conversation is good to build connections with people, even if its as small as "that guy sent us an email some years ago" sorta thing.
Thanks for commenting Nintendan!
I'm not really sure, since I'm not an HR person. I guess it depends on how much saying HR actually has in the hiring decision, which may vary by company.
What I would like to recommend you though is start applying earlier rather than later, since your Japanese will never be perfect, and you will certainly have an easier time practicing it here.
@@JapaneseJourney Thank you for your response!
Really appreciate the videos and all the help you're putting out on here! Keep it up!
thank you man for these advices. i am in my senior year at the university and hopefully planning for web developer position there in the near future.
Thanks for this video! Super helpful. I have always been interested in living in Japan but am now considering it more seriously. I'm currently working as a security engineer with a couple security related certifications - no degree - and am hoping that not having a degree will limit chances if I start applying.
Take care!
The uni degree is/was a requirement for most jobs, doesn't even really matter what the degree is as long as you have it, more of a bureaucratic thing
@@Flashlegz are there no certificates or classes you can take if you don’t have a degree? Most of us even in the USA can’t even afford college.
@@yusukeurameshi5083 I don't know, just look at the jobs you wanna do and see what the requirements are. A degree will just make it easier for any job.
Great video! Thank you so much. I live in Japan and am looking for developer jobs currently and this video was really on point with my experiences so far. I'd love to send you my CV if you are looking for someone with 1 - 2 years front end react / aws serverless experience.
Can you contact me using the email address in the channel's about page?
Thank you for making this informativr video.
thank you for your tipps! i am also a German native and talking to some japanese companies in the following days :D
Viel Erfolg!
5:36 **faints**
I'd just like to point out to job seekers, while a lot of this applies to general IT job searching in Japan, a lot of it doesn't apply to foreign based companies in Japan. Really good video though! :)
Thanks for your comment Cross Lockhart!
Can you point out the points that don't apply? I think that would be most helpful for others!
You are awesome 💯
Hero!!!❤
Glad you liked it! All the best for the future, I hope it works out!
@@JapaneseJourney Thank you 💯😊
Thanks bro !
You're welcome man!
Very helpful , thanks 🤍
@Japanese Journey
The "Job Hopping" thing always annoyed me. Not the idea of job hopping - but the idea that there's a social stigma against it.
If my company treats me terribly. My manager treats me terribly, and I'm underpaid compared to my peers...why shouldn't I move?
I hate seeing it on the resumes i go through, shows no commitment and company loyalty, not gonna waste my time and money investing knowing they have a history of flip flopping every few months or year or 2 for whatever reasons . Waste of time to the organization .
@kingtrident7 you sounds like a company… 😂. “Company Loyalty”? From which era you came from? Wake up!!!
@@RiyuXDs "people should not be allowed to choose better options" lmaooo
@@RiyuXDs company loyalty lmfaoooo F off
Danke für die ganzen Infos kolega :)
Thank you thank you thank you so much for this video
I'm glad it was helpful Fatima!
Great video, thank you for sharing. I've been considering a potential relocation to Japan, and I am curious if there will continue to be a strong demand for software developers in Japan in 2023.
From what I understand, it doesn't seem like the job culture of Japan is very conducive to innovative software practices. The industry evolves so rapidly that things like questioning authority and job-hopping might be useful. Also, with my current level of experience it seems like I would be paid half of what I get paid for similar cost of living in Utah. It's kind of a bummer, because I would love to go back to Japan.
I always mentioned salary during interview. I don't get it why Japanese don't want to hear it. Employment is basically a contract between you and the company about selling your time and effort to trade it for money. So why shouldn't I talk about it?
I think it’s fair to mention, it’s an implied motivation imo. But if that’s your only reason and there’s nothing else, most companies won’t see you as a culture fit and won’t be interested in hiring you.
As a fresh graduate with 2 years of freelance experience. Would freelance software development count as experience?
How to negotiate the salary if I've had no previous formal salary?
Very helpfull thanks
I like how you paused after "German, native" for a little while 😬
Awesome content. I currently live in Japan and I want to get a frontend junior job. Your video helped me a lot. Thanks!
All the best with that Diego!
Das war wirklich hilfreich
Freut mich!
Very informative video! Glad I found your channel, you seem to have very good content. I have a question. I imagine you went to Japan before the pandemic situation. Do you think during the last year or so it has become more difficult for foreigners to find jobs in Japan?
Thanks mate
That was a an awesome video. I am in then process of applying jobs ro japan recently. Can you help with any specific job portals which are suitable for foreigners?
The point he want to say in the beginning is that never say you want to join a company because you want more money.
That salary range seems really low. I know many software develops, outside of the west coast, who make well into the 6 figures. Is that not common in Japan?
Correct, that's not common.
@@JapaneseJourney Is cost of living really that much lower? I knew folks in the midwest who had 3-5 years of XP easily making 75-100K.
@@williamkerr8836 I don't know, I haven't lived in the midwest.
@@williamkerr8836 www.expatistan.com/cost-of-living/comparison/chicago/kyoto?
I can’t help but imagine there’s more to the story with transportation being the same price. But here’s some rough estimates.
@Kish shiv crazy how low Tokyo is!
Does it IT company in Japan requires age limit like software, etc?
Hi,
first of all, great video. It was a really informative and compact video. 😊
I have a personal question about that. I'm from Germany too and did an Apprenticeship as an IT specialist for application development in Germany and do not have a University Degree. Do you know if the German Apprenticeships are accepted or not?
And another question is I'm also female so is there less chance for me to get hired because of this? Do you experience anything of that?
I'm sorry for asking you so much. 😅
when you first came to Japan,do you able to converse Japanese(nihonggo)?
As always, nice explanatory video. I am kinda worried every time I watch a video like this because the common statement is "you need a university degree" and I just studied the equivalent of a 専門学校 in Spain called Ciclo Formativo de Grado Superior (CFGS). Won't companies take into account that title? Is there any chance I get an IT job (software development) without having to enrol to university or 専門学校 in Japan? And what's even harder: will I be able to find part time IT job during my first year in Japan since I plan to study the japanese language on an academy? I have the feeling that I am asking for impossibles haha. Any helping comment is welcome!
Al final te fuiste a una universidad? La verdad creo con solo un ciclo formativo no nos será posible tener la working visa normal.
What if you dont have work experience
What are my chances with a 3 year IT apprenticeship (Ausbildung) + 7 years of field experience? 60-70% work and the rest is school related to the field. You could almost say 10 years of work experience
AFAIK a Berufsausbildung counts towards work experience.
@@JapaneseJourney So 10 years then. Nice. Hope they need some muscle. IT-Hardware/Infrastructure and Cloud Expert (Fachinformatiker für Systemintegration). Once Japan offering VISA's again (due to the Cough), I might give it a try.Until then I will try improve my Japanese even more.
All the best Geralt!
Are there ever options to work with a company remotely first and then move to Japan? Or is it only move to Japan after receiving a job offer?
Thank you very much for this detailed video. I am trying to understand Japanese taxes in relation to benefits. If an employer pays for example 100,000 yen towards rent or pays for private school, does that amount of money not count towards salary? The percent of tax at higher income levels is a lot, but is that tax reduced if instead you take a smaller salary and instead let them pay for your car, house, school, etc? I can't figure out any other reason they would separate the pay into that kind of category. Thank you so much.
What about freshers?
Is JLPT mandatory for IT sector
Cyber security scope Japan
Does anyone know what kind of salary to expect if you move to japan to look for your first IT job?
Here are the results of a great survey asking foreigners working in IT in Japan about their salary (and more): geni.us/1kko6
@@JapaneseJourney Wow! Thank you so much! Didn’t expect a reply at all seeing as the video is a few months old and much less from the creator, really appreciate it!
So they're won't be any opportunities for ethical hackers in Japan ?
Will one year experience as a freelancer (as someone with arts degree) help me?
Do i need Computer science degree? I was told by Hello Work and online that i need a computer science degree or similar to get Visa.
Can i just do a Boot camp?
Hi Johan, do you think the process would be easier applying within Japan? Because that's a plan I have by going with the WH visa and I don't know if it's possible. Great video!
Yes, I think so. Especially now that many companies haven’t reopened for international hiring
What about freshers ....??
Hey Jopan, ichbin gelernter Elektriker für industrieanwendungen.. allerdings würde ich gerne Richtung Softwareentwicklung gehen. Das programmieren hat mir schon immer Spaß gemacht.. meinst du ich kann dort einen Job finden,wenn ich mir Java Python etc. selbst beibringe und eigene Projekte vorstellen könnte? Vielen Dank fürs Video :)
Hey mckim8441,
Das könnte eventuell klappen, kann aber sicher herausfordernd sein. Ich würd’s probieren.
Hi can i still work in japan with Itpec? I only had GED . I couldn't able to attend a university nor college due to recent events in my country.
AFAIK yes, you can.
Hello. I am IT here in the philippines and planning to go to Japan can.I work as IT their if im not going to study.
just found your video in my searching for info on working in Japan. Thank you! btw is 4M Yen is enough to survive in Tokyo for example? i see people say it soo low but living as an IT Executive in Malaysia i only got around RM40K(around 10k$) per year.
It's enough, but if you have the right skills you can get more
Can I get job on IT company after studying senmon gakko(technical college)?
I've been to Japan several times and think I would enjoy living and working there. However, I don't have a 4 year degree (just a 2 year, associates) as I was recruited by a company and saw little reason to go back to school for two more years. This has been an absolute non-issue in the US and I've enjoyed nearly 13 years in the field. How likely would I be to land a job in Japan with this situation? Will they _really_ waive the 4 year degree requirement? How common is it?
Thanks for the comment!
For the visa, the requirement is a (usually 4 year) university degree or sufficient professional experience in the field. This is usually said to be 10 years, so from that perspective, you should be fine. As for companies requiring a uni degree, it depends. Maybe getting in touch with an agent would be the best step forward, they should be able to easily give you an idea of the current situation.
@@jopanDE thanks for the info, much appreciated.
How crucial is a diploma? I do not have any college education but I have several higher end certifications in my field (network engineering) and 4 years of work experience with the US govt. Will certs not substitute for a bachelors degree?
Hello sir can we have work in Japan with tourist Visa?
Can a software engineer move to Japan with the HSP 1b visa?
7:46 can you really not be fired? What if it is a US Company in Japan. Do they fall under japanese law? What is the law there? Can't they just let me off and I have basically 2weeks to find a new job?
I currently try to get a lawyer to tell me if I could get a visa while staying with my German company. Working remote for them and living/paying taxes in Japan.
I switched my area in IT and I'm old already. So I think the chances of me getting a job in that area in Japan are pretty low - especially since I'm now at a junior lvl in that area.
And I'm a woman.
Since you are sitting on the other side on the table during the hiring process, what do you think? Would I have a chance to get hired as a Junior?
Das wäre wirklich sehr hilfreich, wenn du mir da ein paar Tipps geben könntest. Ab April will ich mich bewerben. Dabei meine ich Tipps, wie ich mich als (ältere *hust*) Frau in einem vermutlich remote Interview am besten verkaufen kann. Also mein 'Pitch'. Natürlich ohne mich zu verstellen oder zu lügen. Ich würde sowas sagen wollen wie: I'm a Team Player and communication is one of the most important things in a team. I also stay up to date and have fun trying out new things at home that can help me at my job. ...etc Der typische IT Nerd aber mit Social Skills ;) Ach mann, das würde mir so helfen. Gern auch Discord? Bin bei TokyoManiacs 'Jasi'
The Great video...I have 2 years of experience in Oracle..i completed N3 level..but i have bachelor degree in computer science so can I get a job in japan plzz reply me? And does Oracle developer have scope in japan?
I have an associate degree. How would that work for a job in japan?
What courses they care about ?
Or they just need to see your projects if you don’t have work experience?
Kann man auch mit einem HTL-Abschluss einen Job in japan bekommen ohne den Ingenieurtitel die man nach 3 Jahre Berufserfahrung kriegt hat?
Ich befürchte nein, aber ich würd mal auf seine Antwort warten (wenn er dass hier denn liest).
@@gandalf1783 ist ein computer science wie ein bachelor?
@@Arman-sr2gu Es gibt Bachelor of Science und Master of Science.
Master steht hierbei über den Bachelor und wird meist von Japanischen Firmen bevorzugt.
@@gandalf1783 ok. Danke!
"You have to have university degree" - I dont have, I have upper high school education in Computer Systems and worked for almost 6 years as a "man for everything" - coding, infrastructure, teaching, database, BI. Do I have any chance ?
Great you found the video Stefan!
It might be anough, but the final answer will come from immigration.
nice
If you have a BA degree and want to start as an English teacher, are there any hassles when you apply for Software jobs w.r.t visa type? Thanks.
is there any job for fresher electronics and communication engineer in japan?
These requirements are ridiculous here.... and very outdated/obsolete. Anywhere else having the right certifications will always weight more than any university degree. I know MANY people, especially in the cyber field who don't have a college degree at all. Japan is still living in the 90s....
The college degree is not necessarily required for the position you are applying to, but it's a prerequisite for getting a work visa.
@@JapaneseJourney Point taken! I forget people are crazy enough to come to Japan for work, hence the need for a work visa. I’m here because I am married to a Japanese guy but hopefully we will be leaving soon. I’m looking for a career change and I don’t think it will happen while being here... I’ve seen job listings for IT entry level positions here in Tokyo which do require a BA, plus Japanese N1, at least 3-5 years of experience on the field (which contradicts the concept of ENTRY level) and pay 3 million yen per year or less.
if i have masters degree is it helpful ? , and how to apply for jobs in japan ?
Thanks for the information sir! can i ask what is your main programming language sir? Thanks!
Kotlin.
@@JapaneseJourney Thanks sir! hope you can make a vid about tips for us IT students:)
I am planning to take software engineering for college is it hard?
What are the chance of getting job without experience in it fields?
These are very good insights, thanks for sharing!
My boyfriend is from USA and he actually got a job in Japan as English teacher then fly there last year but always postpone because of Covid-19. And the company said it begins April 2021. But how's the current condition in Japan (Tokyo/Saitama) in this pandemic 2021?
It’s boring as fuck, restaurant close at 20:00. Emergency state was extended until march. And probably will be again and again and again...
@@Bread-vk8fl What about school? Still online?
Are you originally from Japanese citizen?
Was wondering what your insights are for those who can get specified visas (Child of Japanese National or Long-Term Residents Visa). Since they have no restrictions for work while staying in Japan, would a person on these types of visas have similar or worse chances of obtaining employment without a degree but with sufficient work experience in the field he or she is applying for? Also, since this type of visa is obtained by the applicant on his or her own without the need of a company to sponsor, I was wondering if this type of applicant is more desirable in terms of ease of getting them ready in Japan.
Thank you!
Thanks fro commenting, MomotarouX.
I think some companies require a degree, so from that perspective, it might be slightly worse. When comparing somebody with no experience but a degree and somebody with experience but no degree, of course the experienced person is in a better position.
Generally I would say, if a company cares enough to hire non-Japanese, your visa type will not be part of the decision. Exceptions may be if a position needs to be filled really quickly.
@@JapaneseJourney thank you so much for your reply! I’m going to look into this a bit further when I can, and of course when Japan opens up again
If i have a degree, how much experience is normally expected for a software engineer?
Can a java developer get a job there with jlpt n3 level and with a university degree(not IT related)
Potentially. More than anything you mentioned it depends on experience I would say.
Hey, I just wondering what if I've an engineer degree in mining sector, and now I'm a Software Engineer (3,5 years). Do I have any chance to get a job in Japan?
I think so.
@@JapaneseJourney Thank you!
Can you speak good japanese?
@@ao8271 unfortunately not, but I started to study
@@valeriipopov9863 i think you could still get one without that much Japanese.
Hi, do you have any info about it companies where we can have sick leave?… thanks in advance
Mercari comes to mind and Indeed has a as many holidays as needed policy IIRC.
@@JapaneseJourney yeah, I failed the assignment at Mercari and Indeed did not give me an interview because I m not a new graduate but at the same time I don’t have enough experience for their positions :(
I have a technical degree in software development. can i get a job in japan?
I currently live in the US. I was born in Japan I have citizenship in US and Japan. I can speak and write Japanese and English fluently. I am going to be taking cyber security or computer science in college and I want to move back to Japan after I graduate from University. How hard would it be for me to find an entry level job?
@Bacon Pancakes I'm under 18 so I have 2 rn. And they don't really enforce it.
i think you have a very good chance considering you're fluent both in japanese and english !!
Please tell me whivh it fields are high demand in japan.....shortage in japan ?
Software engineering of essentially any kind.
@@JapaneseJourney 3 years diploma in it is acceptable. And apply for japan? Or 16th years it education is reqired must?
Help website for getting job in japan
Ok, but what happens to someone that is learning (python, let`s say) selftaught and only knows the basics? How this person gets a job with 0 experience? Considering he/she had a bachelor in any area.
Do we need to know japanes to do it jobs
Please answer this if possible:
Is it a red flag if you outright say this?
"Even if overtime is paid, I won't do any overtime unless it is absolutely necessary."
I feel like it would make some people consider. Not because it is bad to not want to work overtime, but because the way you put it seems quite stiff, even fearful.
If I were you, I would ask the people interviewing you how much overtime they do on average and what was the maximum they did in a month so far.
In the offer meeting, you can then bring it up if you have concerns, share your stance and confirm if there are any problems with it.
@@JapaneseJourney Yeah, I can see how it sounds kinda too direct after re-reading it multiple times. To be completely honest, I'm fearful of getting into one of those "black companies" and being stuck in a "quit and be seen as a job hopper by future employers" or "stay and deal with the mental stress" type of scenario.
Thanks for the suggestion! :D
Hw to apply for it engineer sir
thank u so much bro.
i am from India.
i am studying Grade 12 currently , i want to know if the university i study in matters anything to get a job in japan ??