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. Information on job-hunting in Japan and concrete advice on preparing your CV are provided by a professional career counsellor, while a Q&A session with a former JET provides perspective on challenges and opportunities experienced by foreign workers in Japan.

Date/Time

17 November 2024 (Sun)
15:00~17:30 (English and Japanese will be held simultaneously)

Eligibility

All current or former JET Programme participants who wish to obtain a job in Japan post-JET.

Format

Online (Zoom)

Content

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 a former JET working in Japan

Lecturer Profile

Kumi Tanaka (Language Plus One)

Kumi Tanaka, the founder of “Language Plus One,” has been engaged in Japanese language education since 2005. With over 30,000 hours of teaching experience, she has supported learners from various backgrounds, including international students. Since 2018, leveraging her qualifications as a Nationally Certified Career Consultant, she has also been providing career development support to international students and working professionals. Her expertise spans teacher and career consultant training, lecturing in university career programs, consulting for businesses employing foreign workers, and offering training at Japanese language institutions both in Japan and abroad.

Former JET Profiles

Name:

Yannick Dietz

Birthplace:

Bonn, Germany

Workplace:

Pasona Group, Inc., HCM Division, Global Recruiting

JET Programme:

CIR, Joetsu City, Niigata

Name:

Aiden Lyons

Birthplace:

Washington, D.C., USA

Workplace:

Pasona Group, Inc. HCM Division

JET Programme:

Matsuyama city, Ehime ALT

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.