Planning to work in Japan as an engineer? Read in this order.
Step 1 — Is Japan right for you?
- How much do engineers in Japan really earn?
- Do you need Japanese? English-only jobs vs JLPT N2 jobs
- Work culture: what surprises foreign engineers most
Step 2 — Find the right companies
- Self-developed product vs SIer vs SES: the three kinds of “tech company” in Japan
- Red flags: how to spot an SES body-shop from the job posting
- Recruitment agencies vs applying directly — which works from overseas
Step 3 — Get hired
- How Japanese companies screen resumes (from the inside)
- Rirekisho, shokumu-keirekisho and your CV: what you actually need
- Interview questions Japanese companies ask foreign candidates
Step 4 — Visa and moving
- The Engineer visa explained: what the company does vs what you do
- Highly Skilled Professional visa: is it worth it?
- Your first 30 days in Japan: residence card, bank, phone, tax
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