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STEM workers are in high demand around the world. But for many students – and even career office staff – investigating job, internship or education options in different locations can be overwhelming. Using GoinGlobal’s location-specific Career Guides can expedite your
The future looks bright as Japan returns from COVID-era economic and employment issues. Like most countries, Japan’s economic performance has been significantly affected by the COVID-19 global health crisis, and its GDP has been shrinking for several consecutive terms since
With the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games happening this past summer and COVID-19 an ongoing factor in everyday life, Japan’s capital city looks to a brighter future. Tokyo, Japan’s capital, has a population of more than 13 million people, around 11%
Tokyo is among the costliest cities in the world for foreign nationals. It is ranked second in Mercer’s latest cost of living rankings. It is the third most expensive city to live in Asia and the seventh most expensive city
Before interviewing for a job in any country, you should research and learn as much as possible about the prospective employer. Studying the company website and its social media presence (including Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter), reviewing company news releases, and
Employment in Japan – Despite increasing optimism from low unemployment, a growing economy, and respectable wages, Japan faces a shrinking workforce and talent shortages that must be dealt with if it wants to continue a growth trajectory. By Mary Anne
Finding employment in Japan – aside from English-language teaching positions – can be challenging. Having contacts and networking is highly advantageous and is the best approach to finding the right position. It is important to consider timing when job hunting in Japan. Most firms have set hiring seasons, and April 1 is the traditional employment start date.
The Japanese communication style reflects the value placed on maintaining harmony.
The Japanese are non-confrontational and will rarely directly decline requests. Instead, they will reply, “It is inconvenient,” or “It is under consideration.” They do not criticize, insult, put people on the spot or do anything that might cause embarrassment and thus loss of face.