Job Hunting
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How I Used Language School to Land a Japanese Tech Job Language school paved the way to my tech job, and also helped properly prepare me for life in Japan
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"Japan Residents Only": Why Some Japanese Firms Won't Hire English-Speaking Developers Internationally From visa hurdles to fraud prevention, here's why many Japanese companies limit hiring to residents of Japan.
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Changing Careers to Software Development in Japan Four success stories from people who became software developers after moving to Japan, and their advice for anyone who wants to do the same.
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How to Network as a Developer (Without Feeling Sleazy) Why networking is absolutely vital for developers’ long-term careers, and how to do it online, offline, or in Japanese without feeling like a used car salesman.
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Getting a Job in Japan as a New Grad Learn how new grads are hired in Japan and how to improve your chances of getting a tech job in Japan.
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How TokyoDev improves your job hunt This article covers TokyoDev's role in your job search, detailing how we earn money, curate and improve job listings, and help you become a better candidate.
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Job Hunting as a Junior Developer in Japan Ismael came to Japan on a Working Holiday Visa right after graduating from university. He explains his journey of job hunting as a Junior, and provides tips for others.
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Recruitment Agencies in Japan: How To Get Them To Work For You This article aims helps you understand the structure of recruiting in Japan and assist you in your job search, with a focus on those looking to work as an engineer in Japan.
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Working with Tech Recruiters in Japan Advice about using a recruiter to land a tech job at a Japanese company.
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Working as a Software Engineer Intern in Tokyo Advice from an intern who has worked with several Japanese companies in a software engineering capacity.
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The Difficulties of Getting a Software Developer Job in Japan in 2023 Theories about why it is more difficult to get a job as an international developer in Japan in 2023 than a couple years prior.
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How to Get a Software Developer Job in Japan A guide to understanding your chances of getting a job as a programmer in Japan are, and what the first steps you can take are.
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Marketing yourself as a developer While solid technical skills are necessary to land great jobs, your ability to sell yourself is as important, if not more so.
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Entry Level Jobs in Japan Why you won't find junior developer positions advertised in Japan.
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