Guide to studying and working in Japan: How to find job opportunities

Many students go to Japan to study and work part-time to make money while studying. So how can they legally work in Japan? What about salaries for common jobs? Follow me below to find out.

First, let’s take a look at the analysis of Japan’s study and work policy.

1. In terms of the general environment

Sino-Japanese relations have gradually improved. Japan has relaxed visas for Chinese people to study in Japan. Moreover, due to the increasing aging population in Japan, more and more language schools and In order to avoid a shortage of students, universities have to rely on the support of a large number of Chinese high school students studying in Japan.

In order to expand its influence on China, the Japanese government has recently given full support to Chinese young people to study in Japan.

2. Compared with studying in Europe, the United States and Australia

The salary of working in Japan is the highest, and the cost of studying abroad is the lowest. Japanese society is more stable, and a proportion of Japanese people are friendly to China. Most of them, and Eastern culture and society are more acceptable and more suitable for Chinese people to develop and accumulate initial capital. Japanese is relatively easier to learn. Even if you return to China in the future, you can get a good job in a Japanese-owned enterprise.

3. Compared with studying in Southeast Asia

The remuneration earned by working in Japan is several times that of Japan. Moreover, the political and social situation in Southeast Asia is unstable, and anti-Chinese phenomena occur from time to time. It is inferior in all aspects. Japan is Good

The operating fee is 80,000, of which 30,000 is the service fee, and 50,000 (approximately 700,000 yen) is the first-year tuition (bring it to the school)

About Working in Japan. Working part-time in Japan is a real problem. Whether you can have a stable job and income depends on your Japanese language ability and hard-working spirit.

Foreign students generally work in service industries, and their income is generally 700-1,200 yen/hour. If calculated as 6 hours a day, the monthly income is 100,000-200,000 yen, which is enough to pay for their own expenses. Tuition fees and living expenses, I hope all students can find a job smoothly ~

Next, let’s take a look at how to find work opportunities.

1. If the language is not good, ask for help from a Chinese product store

For local Chinese product stores, look for Chinese news newspapers in Japan. In some places, there will be recruitment advertisements for Chinese restaurants. Go to a local Chinese souvenir store, or ask the store clerk or owner directly. Of course, some job advertisements will contain false information and need to be screened.

2. Employment agency

You can go to the city (ward) office in your city and ask for help from Hiroshima to help you find a job. Such free job introduction agencies are set up in all city, ward, town and village offices throughout Japan.

You can introduce your situation to them in detail and talk about your job hunting intentions. They will introduce some jobs suitable for students based on their specific situation. This method is more reliable.

3. Free books introducing jobs

Go to various stations and 24-hour convenience stores, and there are books introducing jobs for free, such as: an townwork JOB domo, etc. These kind of books are generally It will be updated automatically every week.

Based on the information in the book, you can call the recruiting store or unit to inquire about the specific situation, introduce your situation to the recruiting unit, and then decide whether to go for an interview. Of course, remember to bring your resume to the interview. . If you are a student who has just arrived and your Japanese is not very good, you can ask your classmates or friends to help you make phone calls.

4. Ask more seniors

You can also ask senior international students at the school to help introduce you. This kind of people can generally find a suitable job faster.

Working while studying abroad can not only enrich your experience, but also relieve financial pressure. It is definitely a good thing, but students should also pay attention to one thing and don't lose sight of it and forget their original intention of studying abroad. Because international students must ensure an attendance rate of more than 90% when they are in school. Absence from classes without excuse will not only affect their studies, but even affect their visa time limit in Japan.

Finally, let’s take a look at what common part-time jobs are and what their salaries are.

1. Dishwasher

In recruitment advertisements in Japanese newspapers and magazines, dishwashers are written as "washing fields". At any time, "washing fields" are recruited. There is a lot of information.

In Japan, the work of dishwashers is customarily done by middle-aged and elderly women. However, because the work content is relatively independent and simple, and requires less language vocabulary, it is not suitable for international students who have just arrived in Japan. It is more suitable as a transitional job at the beginning, and compared to middle-aged and elderly women, hotel owners are more willing to hire able-bodied students. Therefore, even if the international students have a very low level of Japanese, they will not be successful in applying for this kind of job. The rate is also higher.

The pay for dishwashers varies across Japan, but generally it is not high. In Tokyo, it is about 800 to 950 yen per hour. In terms of job content, in addition to washing dishes, it is normal to be asked to assist other staff during the peak hours of hotel business, such as washing, cutting, passing dishes, setting tableware, etc. The owner does not Wages will be increased for this purpose.

2. Newspaper delivery boy

The job of newspaper delivery boy is written as "news delivery" in the job advertisement. Japanese newspapers are divided into morning editions and evening editions. Therefore, the job of a newspaper delivery boy is also divided into two types: morning newspaper delivery and evening newspaper delivery. For morning editions, the working hours for newspaper delivery are generally from 5:00 to 6:00 in the morning, and for evening editions, the working hours are from 16:00 to 17:00. Regardless of whether it is a morning or evening newspaper delivery, the newspaper delivery person is required to go to the newspaper office in advance to pick up the newspaper, and accurately deliver the newspaper to every subscriber's home in the area he is responsible for within the specified time. Since the newspaper delivery work involves a wide range, the slightest mistake will lead to complaints. Therefore, the newspaper delivery staff are required to have a high sense of responsibility and must be accurate and timely, rain or shine. Generally speaking, the average salary of a newspaper delivery person is 1,000 to 1,200 yen per hour. Some are also paid on a monthly basis, which is about 45,000 to 50,000 yen per month. The newspaper company provides each newspaper delivery person with a bicycle or moped.

3. Other jobs

In addition, porters in moving companies, handymen in vegetable and fruit wholesale markets, sweepers in cleaning companies, including some handymen during road construction, are also International students who first arrive in Japan can choose a variety of jobs, but this type of job is generally very labor-intensive and the salary is not very high, so you should avoid choosing this type of job if possible.

With the understanding and familiarity with Japanese society and the continuous improvement of Japanese language skills, the range of temporary jobs available to international students is getting wider and wider, including salespersons in department stores, supermarkets, convenience stores, and restaurants. International students can choose to apply for jobs such as waiters and takeaways in restaurants, as well as assemblers in some factories. This type of work is relatively less labor intensive and the labor remuneration is higher.

International students who are proficient in Japanese can choose some jobs that focus on mental work. For example, in various cities in Japan, there are many "Chinese language classrooms" where many Japanese who love Chinese culture learn Chinese. This type of Chinese language classroom often employs Chinese students as teachers. In particular, international students who have teaching experience in universities, middle schools, and primary schools in China before studying in Japan are very popular among their organizers.

In addition, with the frequent economic exchanges between China and Japan, many Japanese companies are in urgent need of Chinese translators and staff who can speak Japanese. This type of work not only has a wide range of contacts and activities, but also has relatively high remuneration.