How to get a job in Japan

Some things you should consider if you want to get a job in Japan.

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[graemelockieable]

I watched this with interest. I honestly wanted to learn about some of the hiring practices in Japan. I have to say, it is some what ironic that you question the integrity of a company that would hire a person with only a high school diploma & you post a video regarding such a topic as ESL, only to use incorrect spelling or improper word usage yourself. I am not trolling, just thinking maybe there are some who deserve a chance at employment who are automatically rejected.

[waigugi]

@graemelockieable Sorry this is long. Hence 2 comments. I know. I should have proofread this video. I should have also included that you can't get a teaching visa without a college degree. If a school hires you without a college degree that means that they are either not getting you the proper visa or they are not going to get you a visa at all. Either situation means if you get caught, you will be the one who is arrested, detained, deported, and then banned from Japan for 5years or more.

[waigugi]

@graemelockieable If you want to work in Japan with a HS degree, there are lots of options. Resorts, hotels, cruise ships, and the music and entertainment industry are good options. If you speak fluent Japanese, you can get a job as a translator. If you really want to teach, but can't get a job at a school, get a different job and then teach private English lessons on the side. Having a college degree doesn't make someone a good teacher nor does not having one make someone a had teacher.

[hamtaroboy2006]

I'm just wondering. What is the song called in this video and who is it by?

[waigugi]

The song is Tomodachi. The artist is listed as Maaya Sakamoto/Yoko Kanno.

[tyreguysdirect]

ROFL,

" ....And this may sound a little rude, but if a school is willing to HIGHER an English teacher..."

Please tell me you are making a joke with the spelling of "hire" !

[creatorediillusioni]

completely wrong! is too difficult to work in japan! bllsht

its easy only for eng / usa ppl who doesnt speak any language except own, quite lucky i guess! doesnt matter if they have degree or not company needs them and so provide them visa.many of those"special teachers"in own country maybe will be a simple public toilet cleaners!!

for other foreigners is really hard, company need high level of japanese and immigrations is crab,doesnt give visa! u have to find any other way to enter in japan!

[graemelockieable]

Thanks for your thorough response. It is actually for some one other than myself that I am seeking information . Unfortunately, I fear my working/traveling days are behind me. Working is the operative word in the previous sentence. I will always love to travel myself. Thanks again, I will pass on the info. Spelling & grammar mistakes are made by all of us each day. :-)

[GrayEssence]

thank you so much for this vid

[javis74]

Nice reality check regarding contracts and hiring practices of companies.