After JET

Life After JET

Government EN ↓ 52 episodes

Featuring the lives, stories and careers from the global JET Programme alumni community. And usually, our stories begin with "This one time in Japan..." - our best, our silliest and our fondest. Share your story! Contact webmaster@jetaainternational.org

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Working in IT in Japan - Part 2 10.05.2016 25:24

Part 2 of our discussion about the IT industry and working in Japan. In this 2nd part, we talk about online job searching, the intricacies of preparing a Japanese-style resume, and also the interview experience. Thanks to John Littlefair-Molin; Evan Storer; Andy Shartzer and Tierra Tank. For footnotes and references: http://www.jetaainternational.org/an-it-job-in-japan-2

Working in IT in Japan - Part 1 03.05.2016 30:15

Job hunting in Japan? Looking for IT roles? So you want to work in Japan, but what's it like? We discuss whether language proficiency is important (watch out for keigo!), IT career options, on the job training, working conditions in Japan. We also discussed different contracting options, and the importance of checking your work contract, and about recruitment agents. Thanks to John Littlefair-Moli...