Are you searching for a new job in Japan?
Getting a new job in Japan as a foreigner can be complicated.
There are some types of jobs that aren’t that difficult to get. Those are mostly jobs that don’t require you to have Japanese-speaking skills.
However, if there’s a job that you would like to do that does require Japanese-speaking skills, this is where it can get tricky. And here is where job hunting websites can be very useful.
In this article, I will introduce to you our 5 picks for the best job hunting websites in Japan for foreigners.
Job Hunting Websites in Japan
First of all, what are job hunting websites?
Job hunting websites (or job searching websites) are websites that help you find businesses that are in search of employees.
In Japan, there are over 100 of these job hunting websites. Some cover job offers for a wide variety of needs (full-time, part-time, young, elderly, etc.) while others are customized to tailor to more specific needs such as jobs that require special qualifications or licenses.
Out of these many job hunting websites, sadly, many of these are made without taking into account people who don’t speak Japanese as their first language.
This can be a problem because the necessary documents can vary depending on the status of the person applying for the job. There’s also the problem of not knowing how much Japanese does the job applier know. These are just some of the reasons why it is difficult for foreigners to find a job using regular job hunting websites. It is also a problem for the companies willing to offer jobs to foreigners.
However, there are some job hunting websites that are built specifically to help foreigners in Japan to find a job.
5 Best Job Hunting Websites in Japan
From here, let me introduce to you our 5 picks for the best job hunting websites for foreigners living in Japan. I hope you find one the is good for you.
1. YOLO Japan
The first job hunting website on this list is YOLO Japan.
YOLO Japan is not just a job hunting website, but it also offers many more services to help you in your everyday life living in Japan such as SIM Card providing, medical assistance, and rental property assistance.
When it comes to job hunting assistance, YOLO Japan offers support in 6 languages and the requirements for you to sign up are really simple.
Other than full-time and part-time jobs, you can also find temporary / one time jobs.
YOLO Japan has also opened “YOLO BASE” which is Japan’s first inbound training facility for foreigners in Osaka.
2. GaijinPot Jobs
Next on our list, we have GaijinPot Jobs.
GaijinPot, as you may already know, is also a website that not only assists with job searching. They also offer a wide variety of services such as travel guides, Japanese studying, and apartment renting assistance.
You can search jobs from different angles such as Japanese level. English level, other language’s level, functions, and industries. You can also choose from different working styles such as full-time, part-time, remote work, teaching jobs, etc.
There are some jobs that you can apply for even if you’re not in the country yet, which is a plus if you’re thinking in moving to Japan for the first time.