Ok here is the situation.
What I will have ready.
-Money, Accommodation, Cell Phone (friend's)
-BA Degree - original copy
-TESL certificate - original copy
-North American Style Resume + Cover Letter
-Clothes (Suit, belt, tie)
-Return ticket 3months
What I don't have.
-Work Visa
-24/7 access to the internet
-Work experience
Ok so where should I go from here??? I read most of the posts on the forum already but I need a hand here now. I need some advice on where I should find the jobs!! What city is the best?? What kind of places post jobs? Are there any headhunters or agencies I can contact??
Any advice on what to do if I just walk in to some language school??
Can anyone please give me some steps on how to get a job when I am already in the country???
Any help appreciated. Thank you.
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Thread: Showing up then where to go????
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2007-02-21, 12:57 AM #1Junior Member
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Showing up then where to go????
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2007-02-21, 01:05 AM #2
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What city are you going to?
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"Them 'hogs over the pond' are also women" Sweet Tenshi
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2007-02-21, 11:04 AM #3Junior Member
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I plan to go to Osaka first and then to Nagoya.
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2007-02-21, 11:53 AM #4
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Show up in March, have plenty of ads in hand and know where the Internet cafes are (or borrow your friend's computer and Internet access), write in advance of coming, and hope for the best.
Where to look? Start here. http://www.gaijinpot.com/c_ed.php
Don't just walk into any potential employer. Call ahead, plan a visit, then wear the suit and bring a resume. (Cold calls rarely work, though. Answer ads instead.)
P.S. I hope you packed a shirt, socks, and underwear to go with that suit.
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2007-02-21, 12:47 PM #5Junior Member
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What is so special about March???
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2007-02-21, 12:56 PM #6
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Originally Posted by 2007to
NCAA Basketball.I think it's true and that's good enough for me.
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2007-02-22, 01:19 PM #7Senior Member
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yeah, didnt you ever hear of March Madness fool??
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2007-02-23, 12:27 PM #8Junior Member
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I hear people say it because its already March... but I've been hearing people say Feb, November, April, etc.
Which month is best??? I have no idea.
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2007-02-23, 12:50 PM #9Sensei
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April is the start of the year for schools and businesses. So, March is a big hiring month.
"Where do men come from? Vaginas. without one men wouldnt exist." Kansaiben
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2007-02-24, 01:10 PM #10Junior Member
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why march...
this is the schedule for university students
nov and dis : seeing seniors and experienced workers from companies they are interested
january : filling entry sheet from www.rikunabi.com or www.job.mycom.co.jp
february : going to kaisha setsumeikai or company introduction seminars, submit curriculum vitae or resume
march : exam for suitability (tekisei kensa shiken)
april : exam for general knowledge (SPI)
april, may, june, july : 1st, 2nd, and 3rd interview for students
july or august or sept : results
Yes.. that is why march... march means.. you have to start. This applies to fresh 3rd year and master 1st year undergraduate student, not for an experienced worker.
Does that help?
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2007-02-25, 07:40 AM #11
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Sorry, but that schedule is not appropriate.
University jobs are usually advertised 6-8 months in advance (for April start dates usually, yes). That means the interviews and ads are not usually in March (unless a school suddenly loses an instructor).
March is popular for reasons stated above. Public and private schools start their school term then. Many eikaiwa follow suit because it is the beginning if the fiscal year.
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2007-02-25, 09:08 AM #12Junior Member
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what do you mean university job?
Can you explain what "university job" means?
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2007-02-25, 09:13 AM #13
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an instructor position at a university. Originally Posted by yamada63
Welcome!! KUROGANE is a game development company in Japan.
We always produce a pungent game.
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2007-02-25, 10:33 AM #14Junior Member
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oh thank you. Is 2007to asking about university instructor job? Sorry if I missed any part of this thread.
I really enjoy this Japan Forum...
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2007-02-25, 05:14 PM #15tunacanGuest
And we've enjoyed helping you. That's what we're here for. Were like an electronic family. Originally Posted by yamada63
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2007-02-25, 10:13 PM #16Junior Member
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Thanks for the replies... even though I wasn't asking about finding an instructor job at a university.
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2007-02-25, 10:33 PM #17Senior Member
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I recommend that you ...
investigate NOVA.
Have a look at www.teachinjapan.com
I expect to get lambasted / flammed for this suggestion; but it is given in good faith.
Cheers ... 16b
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2007-02-25, 10:37 PM #18Junior Member
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2007to doesn't seem like looking for university job... so what kind of job are you looking 2007to?
Good Luck to you
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