Working in Fukushima

Finding a job and having stable income is one of the most important yet challenging factors in life. Here we have compiled a short list of links that will help you in your job search in Fukushima and elsewhere in Japan.

Things you should know about working in Japan

■How to write a Japanese-style Resume
(Outside Link)

Japanse Resumes (Rerekishos) are very distinct from Western Style Resumes, and require a lot of patience when writing. For example, most employers will require that you hand-write your resumes, and that you always attach a photo of yourself. Follow this link to a guide above, and feel free to ask the association if you have any questions.

■ Guide to Japanese Labour Laws and Working Regulations

As a foreigner, knowing your rights and what to expect at your workplace is vital. Use this guide to help you feel more comfortable about working in Japan.

■Japanese Laws and Labour Laws
(Outside Link)

Here you will find a website dedicated to translating Japanese Laws into english. ** Since the names are not alphabetical, use Ctrl + F on your keyboard and search for the information you are looking for **.

How to Search for Jobs

There are two main steps to searching for work in Japan. The first, is to go to your nearest Hello Work office, which is a government-funded job allocation agency, and register your qualifications with them. Once registered, Hello Work will contact you when they find a suitable employer. However, please remember you will need to be accompanied by a Japanese speaker to do this, for most Hello Work offices do not provide multilingual support. For a list of those that do, click here.

Waiting for a match through Hello Work may or may not take a long time, depending on demand. The amount of time it requires Hello Work to find a match for you tends to take much longer if you are living in a rural part of Japan (like Fukushima). For this reason, it is highly reccomended that you continueto keep searching for jobs while waiting by using local newspapers (every Sunday, there are advertisments for jobs in Fukushima in the Minpo and Minyuu) as well as websites designated for foreigners seeking employment in Japan.

Popular Sites for Searching Work in Japan (Outside Links)

Gaijin Pot

DaiJob

Japan Times Jobs

Recruit Net