How to prepare for job hunting in Japan?
日本での就職はどうすればいいでしょうか？

Time Schedule

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What to prepare?

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Interview Questions

The following is a list of frequently asked questions. Please note that this is for guidance information, actual interview questions may not follow these items.

Self-introduction
1. Self-PR
2. About your strength/weakness
3. What kind of personality do you have?
4. Can you work with other people?
5. Do you have any special ability or qualification?
6. Are you in good health?
7. Can you speak English? (What is your native language?)
8. Have you ever accomplish anything from teamwork?
9. Do you have anything to be proud of?

Motive
1. What point do you look in choosing companies?
2. Why do you choose a small company like us?
3. What other companies did you apply for?
4. What will you do if we do not accept you in this company?
5. What is your purpose of working?
6. Do you want to start a business in the future?
7. Are there any differences between what you learn in university and your desired post?
8. Did you meet with any OB/OG?
9. Do you have seniors in this company?

As a member of society
1. What is your dream?
2. What are the differences between a member of society and a student?
3. What will you do if you are not given to work in your desired post?
4. What will you do if you are send to work in the country?
5. What happens if you are getting married?
6. Do you have someone who inspires you?
7. Is it alright if you have to work overseas?

University life
1. What is university life to you?
2. What were you passions when you were a student?
3. What did you work hard for when you were a student?
4. What was your reason for choosing your university?
5. University grades
6. Graduation thesis’ theme (The reason for choosing it, the hardship, the things learned)
7. What kind of seminar did you join?
8. Circle (The reason for not joining; what did you do when you joined)
9. Why did you repeat?
10. Why study in Japan?
11. Were you privately fund or under government expense? (If you are privately fund, where did you get your living expenses from?)
12. What were the criteria needed to receive the scholarship if you were government expensed?

Everyday life
1. What is important in your everyday life?
2. Please talk about a very good friend of yours.
3. Do you have a lot of Japanese friends?
4. Have you adapt yourself to living in Japan? (If not, why?)
5. Did you have any part-time job? (the hardship, things learned/noticed)
6. What is your hobby? (How many hours do you spend a week for it?)
7. Have you ever been to other countries?
8. What do you do during holidays?
9. Are you alright with alcohol beverage?
10. Do you have something that annoys you recently?

Intentions of working in Japan
1. What is your religion?
2. Do you think of going back to your own home country?
3. Why do you want to work in Japan? (If you work in your home country, you will contribute to your country, etc)
4. How many years do you want to work in Japan?
5. What do you like/dislike about Japanese culture?
6. What are the differences between Japan and your home country?
7. What is your Japanese level? (Level of JLPT, ability to read Kanji, etc)
8. Do you have problems communicating in Japanese?
9. Do you enjoy your life in Japan?
10. Did you have culture shock when you came to Japan?
11. Are you interested in becoming the connector between Japan and your home country in the future?

News/International sense
1. What recent news are you interested in?
2. Do you read newspaper every day?
3. How do you introduce/present your country to Japanese/foreigners?
4. What kind of TV shows do you watch?
5. Have you read a book that impressed you recently?
6. Do you know what is popular/hot now? (What is popular in Japan/home country)
7. What is happening to ＊＊ industry in your country?
8. What international problems are you concern about?

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Winning & Failure loop

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Advice from Seniors

Under preparation.
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