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• January 9, 2024

  "Why Are You Applying For This Position?" - How to Answer in Japan

  Knowing how to answer why you’re applying for a job is crucial. Read to find out how to craft your a...

  Knowing how to answer why you’re applying for a job is crucial. Read to find out how to craft your answer and what to avoid in this post.

• June 11, 2023

  Reference checks in Japan [2024 Guide]

  Reference checks are a popular subject among job seekers, but how common are they in Japan? Read to ...

  Reference checks are a popular subject among job seekers, but how common are they in Japan? Read to find out all about reference checks in t...

• June 7, 2023

  Background Checks and Employee Screenings in Japan: A Comprehensive Guide

  If you’re looking for a job in Japan, you’ll want to learn about background checks. Here’s all you n...

  If you’re looking for a job in Japan, you’ll want to learn about background checks. Here’s all you need to know about employee screenings in...

• April 24, 2023

  Why Recruiters Don't Reply: A Guide to Coping With the Unknown

  Don’t let frustration get to you! Read this guide to find out why recruiters don’t reply and what yo...

  Don’t let frustration get to you! Read this guide to find out why recruiters don’t reply and what you can do about it.

• March 16, 2023

  How to craft a great "Rirekisho", or Japanese resume [with template]

  Do you have a Japanese resume? Find out how to prepare the Japanese resume “rirekisho” and check out...

  Do you have a Japanese resume? Find out how to prepare the Japanese resume “rirekisho” and check out our resume template in this post.

• March 16, 2023

  What's a Shokumu-keirekisho? How to write a Japanese CV [with template]

  Need a Japanese CV? Here’s all you need to know to prepare a good shokumu-keirekisho as an engineer ...

  Need a Japanese CV? Here’s all you need to know to prepare a good shokumu-keirekisho as an engineer in Japan.

• March 14, 2023

  How to write a perfect developer resume in Japan [2024 guide + template]

  Want to know how to write an effective developer resume in Japan that gets you an interview? Read ou...

  Want to know how to write an effective developer resume in Japan that gets you an interview? Read our guide to find out.

• March 13, 2023

  How to survive coding interviews in Japan

  Heading off to your first coding interview in Japan? Read our guide to find out what the process is ...

  Heading off to your first coding interview in Japan? Read our guide to find out what the process is like and how you can prepare.

• January 29, 2023

  What to wear to a job interview in Japan [2024 Guide]

  Got a job interview coming up? Here’s all you need to know about the proper interview attire in Japa...

  Got a job interview coming up? Here’s all you need to know about the proper interview attire in Japan.

• November 9, 2022

  Top Interview Questions in Japan: Are You Ready?

  Knowing how to answer these commonly asked interview questions can land you your dream job in Japan.

  Knowing how to answer these commonly asked interview questions can land you your dream job in Japan.

• September 10, 2021

  Interview Tips to Land Your Dream Job In Japan

  Job Interviews can be scary. So we asked 5 of the top tech companies in Japan to tell us their best...

  Job Interviews can be scary. So we asked 5 of the top tech companies in Japan to tell us their best tips for applicants. You can apply the...

• July 11, 2021

  How to make your tech LinkedIn profile stand out

  In this article we will go through the different steps on how to take advantage of LinkedIn, the go-...

  In this article we will go through the different steps on how to take advantage of LinkedIn, the go-to social network for professionals and ...

• July 11, 2020

  How to Write an Effective Cover Letter (With Examples)

  Cover letters are the best way to capture a hiring manager's attention. Here are some tips for writ...

  Cover letters are the best way to capture a hiring manager's attention. Here are some tips for writing a compelling cover letter and ensuri...

• July 11, 2020

  効果的な英文カバーレターの書き方ガイド（サンプルあり）

  採用担当者に履歴書を読んでもらい面接の機会を得るためにも、カバーレターで自分を売り込むことが非常に重要です。この記事では、効果的なカバーレターの書き方を解説します。

  採用担当者に履歴書を読んでもらい面接の機会を得るためにも、カバーレターで自分を売り込むことが非常に重要です。この記事では、効果的なカバーレターの書き方を解説します。