Steps to working in Tokyo
Find a job in Tokyo from overseas,
We will explain in an easy-to-understand manner the eight steps to working in Tokyo.
Write a resume/CV
A resume is a summary of an applicant's profile, including the name, address, academic background, skills, motivation for applying, and self-promotion. A resume is a list of past jobs and professional positions, the specific content of those jobs, and the career you have had and the types of projects you have been in charge of. These are the first documents you submit to a company, and they are very important because they determine your first impression. When filling out your resume, write concisely and clearly.
Apply to a company
First, submit the resume or job resume you have created to the companies you are interested in, and the company's human resources department will contact you with the results in as little as 3-5 days, or as long as 2 weeks. If you pass the document screening, you will be notified of the next step, the interview date, location, and format, so prepare for that. If you do not pass the document screening, don't be discouraged, but apply to other companies you are interested in.
Conduct an interview
In most cases, there are three interviews in total, and most companies have the interviews conducted in the order of the hiring manager, the human resources manager, and the executives and managers. Questions include "Motivation for wanting to work in Japan," "Self-promotion," "Strengths and weaknesses," "What did you work hard on as a student," "Motivation for applying," and "Future career plans." The first interview checks business manners and basic qualities as a working adult, while the second interview focuses on motivation for applying, personality, and abilities. The final interview checks your motivation to join the company and compatibility with the company. It is also very important to clearly convey your thoughts and make the interviewer think that you will work for the company for a long time, as well as the consistency of what you have said.
Get a job offer
Once you have received job offers from the companies you applied to, the first thing you should do is accept the offer from the company you most want to work for. Check each item on the job offer acceptance form, and if there are no problems with the contract contents, fill out and sign the acceptance form and contract, submit it, and a labor contract will be concluded. There is a deadline for returning the job offer acceptance form, so please return it within that period. However, returning the job offer acceptance form will mean that you have pledged to join the company, and it will become legally binding, so the general rule is to send it only after you have made up your mind.
Apply for the certificate of eligibility
If you are a foreigner living overseas, the company that hires you will apply for and obtain a "Certificate of Eligibility" in Japan on your behalf. The document will then be sent to your address. The Certificate of Eligibility is an important document that proves your legal stay in Japan. Please keep it in a safe place.
Apply for a visa
Once you have the Certificate of Eligibility, you can submit your application to the local Japanese Embassy or Consulate General and apply for a visa. Once the review is complete, you will receive a notice regarding whether your visa has been approved or rejected. If approved, you will be guided through the process of receiving your visa. Usually, you will then pay the visa issuing fee and the visa will be affixed to your passport.
Entering Japan
When entering Japan, you will need to present your passport and attached visa at the airport immigration, submit your Certificate of Eligibility, receive a landing permit stamp, and obtain a residence card, after which you can enter Japan. A residence card is an identification card issued to foreigners who have legal residence status in Japan. It contains information that can verify your identity, such as your photo, residence status, period of stay, address, and fingerprint data.
Start working
I have finally come to Tokyo and will start working.
After receiving a job offer, there are many things to prepare after arriving in Japan, from what to do in your home country. Here are the main things to prepare. First, prepare money to live before you leave the country and before your salary is paid. If your company does not provide a dormitory or other accommodation, first look for a property in your home country that foreigners can rent and sign a rental contract. Also, check the climate in Japan and prepare the necessary clothes. After entering the country, you will need a phone number to contact your family, friends, and company. Make sure to sign up for a mobile phone (smartphone) and an internet contract. Go to the city hall of your city or ward within 14 days of starting to live in a Japanese room, and register as a resident. Follow the company's regulations to apply for and withdraw from the National Health Insurance, and apply for and be exempt from the pension scheme. After registering your address, open a bank account at the bank where you will need to receive your salary.
