How to Find a Job at a Japanese Affliated Company
If you are interested in Japan and would enjoy the possibility of living there sometime in the future, you should try to find a job at a Japanese affiliated company. By working at a Japanese company in America, it's possible that you could receive a transfer or have a better chance at working in another company in Japan.
Before you apply at a Japanese affiliated company, be sure to understand some of the major cultural differences between Japanese and American corporate culture. While Americans have adopted many Japanese managerial techniques, there are still some major differences to consider.
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Learn to speak Japanese. Though not always a requirement for getting a job with a Japanese company, your ability to speak the language will improve your chances and allow you to communicate more effectively with co-workers in the home office. Take the level one or two Japanese Language Proficiency Test. These levels show a high level of Japanese understanding.
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Seek out Japanese companies with American offices. You can find a list of these companies through the nearest Japanese consulate. Each one will be able to tell you the closest companies in your area.
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Prepare a resume in English and Japanese. Tailor your resume for the company in which you are interested. Specifically mention the skills you have that the company may need. Japanese companies highly value teamwork, so be sure to include specifics in your resume and cover letter about working as part of a team. Consider having someone proficient in Japanese review the Japanese version of your resume for errors.
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Downplay your talents in an interview. Japanese managers value modesty among their employees, which they feel leads to better team work. Talk about your accomplishments, but mention how other people helped you to accomplish the task.
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Tips & Warnings
Japanese companies are slower to promote workers than American companies. They also may have certain high-level positions that are "Japanese only," at least in the eyes of the older workers currently holding high-level positions.
