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I speak fluent Japanese and will graduate soon with a bachelor of arts and commerce from a top Australian university. How easy would it be for me to land a job in a Japanese firm and what kind of salaries would I be looking at? I don’t want to work as a teacher, and instead would like to enter the accounting/insurance/banking sectors.
Of course I want to use my Japanese ability for work in Japan, but would however like be exposed to opportunities to travel the world on business.
How successful do you think I would be in Japan?
I have JLPT level 1.
My aim is to use my language skills in my job and therefore would like to have contact with Japan.
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The best way to get a visa that allows you as a foreigner with your qualifications to work in any other profession than teaching is to find an employer who will sponsor you.
Bear in mind though, that you will have tons of competition from native Japanese students who graduated from a Japanese university.
One of my Japanese friends actually moved to Tokyo from Northern Japan in order to find a job.
first, you shouldn’t be picky of what work you’ll do. second, it’s hard to land yourself in japan knowing that their foreign entry is stricter than in the US. however, knowing their language is a big advantage, especially you also know good english. and if you are really great in you academics, i don’t see any reason why you shouldn’t be employed in japan for high positioned jobs.
even so you can’t get in to japan, if you’re an accountant, you won’t have to worry landing a job in the US where that profession is quite in demand nowadays. =)
Can you also read and write at a native level ?
It’s not going to be easy as these jobs will always go to a native Japanese first.
You need to have a skill that few Japanese have.
Will your degree be of any value in another country ?
Did you take the JLPT exam?
If you did and passed either level 1 or 2, it should be relatively easy for you to find work in a Japanese firm as companies are often willing to train bilingual newcomers.
In case you didn’t, the exam is in early December. I recommend taking that first.
You can find jobs in the business sector at http://www.gaijinpot.com
Be sure to check if they can sponsor your visa!
There’s a wide range of salaries and benefits available. If you check out the gaijin pot page you can get a better idea.
Also, you may have luck contacting some recruiting firms in Tokyo that work with bilingual candidates.
I just wanted to add… you CAN find a job in Japan! I know many bilingual foreigners working in these fields in Tokyo. There are not as many bilingual Japanese people as you may think. Also, Japan’s population is shrinking and they are desparate for qualified Japanese-speaking employees.
It might be easier if you start out teaching English at a big eikawa like Geos (to get the visa) and then use that opportunity to network and land your dream job while living in Japan.
It all depends on your motivation.
Good luck.