{"id":161,"date":"2025-06-19T15:40:19","date_gmt":"2025-06-19T15:40:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging-1746520193.919link.com\/?page_id=161"},"modified":"2025-06-19T18:57:42","modified_gmt":"2025-06-19T18:57:42","slug":"common-questions-about-working-in-japan","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/919link.com\/ja\/common-questions-about-working-in-japan\/","title":{"rendered":"Common Questions About Working in Japan"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"161\" class=\"elementor elementor-161\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18344d9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"18344d9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a106668 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a106668\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e6297b2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e6297b2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-sourcepos=\"5:1-5:43\">Common Questions About Working in Japan<\/h3><p data-sourcepos=\"7:1-7:81\">This guide answers common questions about using &#8220;Working JAPAN&#8221; and finding jobs.<\/p><h4 data-sourcepos=\"9:1-9:49\">1. About Signing Up (Registration \/ Account)<\/h4><ul data-sourcepos=\"11:1-29:0\"><li data-sourcepos=\"11:1-15:118\"><strong>Who can sign up?<\/strong><br \/><ul data-sourcepos=\"12:5-15:118\"><li data-sourcepos=\"12:5-14:50\">If you want a &#8220;Specific Skills Visa,&#8221; you <strong>must<\/strong> pass two tests:<br \/><ol data-sourcepos=\"13:9-14:50\"><li data-sourcepos=\"13:9-13:56\">The Specific Skills Test (for 14 job types).<\/li><li data-sourcepos=\"14:9-14:50\">Japanese Language Proficiency Test N4.<\/li><\/ol><\/li><li data-sourcepos=\"15:5-15:118\">If you don&#8217;t pass both, we cannot help you find a job with this visa. Please pass the tests first, then sign up.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-sourcepos=\"16:1-18:98\"><strong>Why sign up?<\/strong><br \/><ul data-sourcepos=\"17:5-18:98\"><li data-sourcepos=\"17:5-17:90\">It saves time! Your name and address will be filled in automatically when you apply.<\/li><li data-sourcepos=\"18:5-18:98\">If a job you applied for says no, we will email you about other similar jobs you might like.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-sourcepos=\"19:1-20:132\"><strong>How to sign up?<\/strong><br \/><ul data-sourcepos=\"20:5-20:132\"><li data-sourcepos=\"20:5-20:132\">You can sign up <a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/en.hataraku-japan.jp\/contents\/flow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> (link provided in original site). It makes applying easier.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-sourcepos=\"21:1-22:129\"><strong>Can&#8217;t sign in?<\/strong><br \/><ul data-sourcepos=\"22:5-22:129\"><li data-sourcepos=\"22:5-22:129\">Did you get an email saying you finished signing up? If not, your registration might not be complete. Try signing up again.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-sourcepos=\"23:1-24:118\"><strong>Forgot password?<\/strong><br \/><ul data-sourcepos=\"24:5-24:118\"><li data-sourcepos=\"24:5-24:118\">You can reset your password <a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/en.hataraku-japan.jp\/contents\/flow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> (link provided in original site).<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-sourcepos=\"25:1-26:53\"><strong>Change my info?<\/strong><br \/><ul data-sourcepos=\"26:5-26:53\"><li data-sourcepos=\"26:5-26:53\">Log in to &#8220;My Page,&#8221; then click &#8220;Edit profile.&#8221;<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-sourcepos=\"27:1-29:0\"><strong>Delete my account?<\/strong><br \/><ul data-sourcepos=\"28:5-29:0\"><li data-sourcepos=\"28:5-29:0\">Log in to &#8220;My Page,&#8221; then click &#8220;Withdrawal procedure.&#8221;<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><h4 data-sourcepos=\"30:1-30:31\">2. About Jobs and Applying<\/h4><ul data-sourcepos=\"32:1-42:0\"><li data-sourcepos=\"32:1-33:158\"><strong>How to read job ads and apply?<\/strong><br \/><ul data-sourcepos=\"33:5-33:158\"><li data-sourcepos=\"33:5-33:158\">For more details on how to apply, please check the <a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/en.hataraku-japan.jp\/contents\/flow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">application flow page<\/a> (link provided in original site).<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-sourcepos=\"34:1-35:77\"><strong>How to apply for a job?<\/strong><br \/><ul data-sourcepos=\"35:5-35:77\"><li data-sourcepos=\"35:5-35:77\">Click &#8220;Apply&#8221; on the job page. If you are signed up, it will be faster.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-sourcepos=\"36:1-37:141\"><strong>How to save jobs I like?<\/strong><br \/><ul data-sourcepos=\"37:5-37:141\"><li data-sourcepos=\"37:5-37:141\">Use the &#8220;Keep&#8221; button on the job page. You can then see your saved jobs anytime from the &#8220;Keep&#8221; button at the top right of the website.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-sourcepos=\"38:1-39:91\"><strong>Can I ask about jobs?<\/strong><br \/><ul data-sourcepos=\"39:5-39:91\"><li data-sourcepos=\"39:5-39:91\">Yes! Our foreign staff can answer your questions by email. (It might take some time.)<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-sourcepos=\"40:1-42:0\"><strong>How to get the newest jobs quickly?<\/strong><br \/><ul data-sourcepos=\"41:5-42:0\"><li data-sourcepos=\"41:5-42:0\">Follow &#8220;Working Japan (GBN)&#8221; on Facebook. We post new jobs there often.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><h4 data-sourcepos=\"43:1-43:24\">3. About Interviews<\/h4><ul data-sourcepos=\"45:1-53:0\"><li data-sourcepos=\"45:1-46:115\"><strong>How to set up an interview?<\/strong><br \/><ul data-sourcepos=\"46:5-46:115\"><li data-sourcepos=\"46:5-46:115\">First, apply for a job. Only if your application (documents) is approved, you will get an interview schedule.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-sourcepos=\"47:1-48:106\"><strong>Change interview time?<\/strong><br \/><ul data-sourcepos=\"48:5-48:106\"><li data-sourcepos=\"48:5-48:106\">If you really need to change, please contact &#8220;Working JAPAN&#8221; at least one day before your interview.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-sourcepos=\"49:1-50:199\"><strong>Running late for interview?<\/strong><br \/><ul data-sourcepos=\"50:5-50:199\"><li data-sourcepos=\"50:5-50:199\">If you are late (e.g., train delay), call &#8220;Working JAPAN&#8221; right away. Do not email. A Japanese person will answer. In Japan, being on time is very important. Try to arrive <strong>10 minutes early<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-sourcepos=\"51:1-53:0\"><strong>Cancel interview?<\/strong><br \/><ul data-sourcepos=\"52:5-53:0\"><li data-sourcepos=\"52:5-53:0\">If you cannot go to the interview, contact &#8220;Working JAPAN&#8221; as soon as possible.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><h4 data-sourcepos=\"54:1-54:23\">4. Other Questions<\/h4><ul data-sourcepos=\"56:1-76:0\"><li data-sourcepos=\"56:1-57:76\"><strong>Residence Card help?<\/strong><br \/><ul data-sourcepos=\"57:5-57:76\"><li data-sourcepos=\"57:5-57:76\">We do not currently help with renewing or getting your Residence Card.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-sourcepos=\"58:1-59:215\"><strong>Why do I need to show my Residence Card?<\/strong><br \/><ul data-sourcepos=\"59:5-59:215\"><li data-sourcepos=\"59:5-59:215\">We need to check if your visa allows you to work. You will show it at the company interview. Your card image will <em>not<\/em> be shown to companies before that. (You don&#8217;t need to show it when you sign up or apply.)<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-sourcepos=\"60:1-61:142\"><strong>Job types in Japan?<\/strong><br \/><ul data-sourcepos=\"61:5-61:142\"><li data-sourcepos=\"61:5-61:142\">You can check information about different job types <a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/en.hataraku-japan.jp\/contents\/flow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> (link provided in original site).<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-sourcepos=\"62:1-63:182\"><strong>Can I use an English resume?<\/strong><br \/><ul data-sourcepos=\"63:5-63:182\"><li data-sourcepos=\"63:5-63:182\">Please submit your resume in <strong>Japanese<\/strong>, as Japanese companies will read it. Even if you upload an English one when signing up, you will need to make a Japanese resume later.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-sourcepos=\"64:1-65:169\"><strong>How to write a resume?<\/strong><br \/><ul data-sourcepos=\"65:5-65:169\"><li data-sourcepos=\"65:5-65:169\">You can check how to write a resume <a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/en.hataraku-japan.jp\/contents\/manual\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> (link provided in original site). You can also download a resume template.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-sourcepos=\"66:1-67:108\"><strong>Specific Skills Test \/ Japanese Test info?<\/strong><br \/><ul data-sourcepos=\"67:5-67:108\"><li data-sourcepos=\"67:5-67:108\">You can find info <a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/en.hataraku-japan.jp\/contents\/flow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> (link provided in original site).<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-sourcepos=\"68:1-69:111\"><strong>How to read a payslip?<\/strong><br \/><ul data-sourcepos=\"69:5-69:111\"><li data-sourcepos=\"69:5-69:111\">You can find info <a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/en.hataraku-japan.jp\/contents\/payslip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> (link provided in original site).<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Common Questions About Working in Japan This guide answers common questions about using &#8220;Working JAPAN&#8221; and finding jobs. 1. 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