Essentials of Job-Hunting in Japan Webinar
Held as part of the Career Vision Conference.
The purpose of the Essentials of Job-Hunting in Japan Webinar, is to help current and former JET Programme participants who have a desire to stay in Japan approach their post-JET career with confidence. The Webinar consists of a seminar from a professional career counsellor followed by a Q&A panel session with JET alumni, so that participants can gain a better understanding of what challenges and opportunities are experienced by foreign workers in Japan, as well as ways to successfully approach the job-hunting process as a JET Programme participant.
- Date
- 13 December 2025 (Sat)
- Time
- Please see this years CVC page for details.
- Eligibility
- All current or former JET Programme participants who wish to obtain a job in Japan post-JET.
- Format
- Online (Zoom)
- Content
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The Essentials of Job-Hunting in Japan Webinar focuses on topics which will help JET Programme participants secure their next job in Japan after their JET appointment ends, such as:
- Basics of job-hunting in Japan and HR/labor knowledge
- Practical job-hunting methods
- Tips on how to make your resume and Japanese-style interviews
- How to utilize experiences on the JET Programme in your future career
- Q&A session with former JETs working in Japan
Lecturer Profile
Noriko Inoue
After graduating from Arizona State University with a Master’s degree in Humanities, Noriko Inoue worked as an instructor at a major English conversation school and at a foreign-affiliated recruitment agency. At that recruitment agency, she gained extensive experience consulting with numerous job seekers as well as in interview coaching. Her training sessions conducted in both English and Japanese have been well-recieved by many participants.
Former JET Profiles
Ben Bareiszis
Originally from a small town in New Jersey, Ben Bareiszis is an International Sales Assistant at Keiyo Bend Co., Ltd. in Chiba, Japan, where he supports global operations in international trade, sales, and staff coordination. He also provides English–Japanese translation and interpretation for meetings and documents, helping bridge communication across international teams. Before his current role, Ben spent three years as an Assistant Language Teacher with the JET Programme in Minamiboso, Chiba Prefecture, where he developed a passion for cross-cultural connection and a deep appreciation for the Japanese language.
Melany Yuin
Melany graduated from CUNY Brooklyn College with degrees in Linguistics and Art. Before JET, she was awarded a TESOL/TEFL certification whilst working for her family’s architectural business as an administrative assistant and managed her freelance illustrative career remotely. In her art career, she has initiated and contributed in 10+ international anthology projects and also collaborated with Korean skincare company COSRX to promote their products. Her passion to work with and learn from culturally diverse communities since high school led her to the JET Program where she assimilated into her beloved community in Akita Prefecture. After the JET Program, Melany found work in Tokyo as a lead preschool teacher for an international preschool and finds little joys in seeing her 2 year olds develop and grow communicatively and into their childhood. She is looking for opportunities to share her own artworks in Japan and is actively working on art projects.
Senie Calalang
Originally from Melbourne, Australia, Senie is a UX Designer based in Tokyo. She was on the JET Programme from 2020 to 2025, where she worked at a private school in Tokyo’s suburbs.
During that time, she often combined her design background with her teaching, creating digital presentation materials for students, which piqued her curiosity to work in tech after JET. This led her to enrol part-time in the Le Wagon Web Development bootcamp, which she completed alongside her duties as an ALT.
Through a mix of online and in-person networking, she found a web development internship that eventually opened the door to her current role at Kort Valuta, a fintech company.
When Senie’s not working, you’ll often find her at a local livehouse, exploring Tokyo’s live music scene.
Additional Resources
The following videos provide information on job-hunting as well as other topics and are intended to help you find a job in Japan after your term on the JET Programme.
