Based on our research and experience we have tried to put together the most important online resources available for foreign job seekers in Japan. A word of caution: In our opinion many job openings are not listed online making the other resources indispensable.
Daijob, Inc. (work in Japan.com)
URL: http://www.daijob.com/en/
Managed by: Human Resocia Co., Ltd.
Daijob describes itself as Japan's largest bilingual jobs web site. Daijob has job postings submitted by companies seeking candidates as well as recruiting agencies. Over the years their site and the number of hits it attracts has grown substantially so make sure to check it out. It gives you a feeling of what kinds of positions are currently available and the approximate salary levels.They also have 2 recruiting services: Daijob Consulting, Daijobu Haken, 2 other job information sites: Daijob New graduates, Daijob 中国 which provide job information for students, newly graduates, and job seekers in China or Japanese people who want to work in China. Over 2000 people come to the bilingual Job fairs the company constantly holds.
Carrier Cross Japan
URL:http://www.careercross.com/en/
Managed by: C.C. Consulting K.K.
Another popular job information site for bilingual jobs in Japan. There are all kinds of professional jobs and it's easy to search. You can search jobs by career level, Japanese level and company or recruiter names. The company also has a consulting company and a temp-job company:
CC Consulting: http://www.ccconsulting.jp/en/products.php
Career Cross Haken: http://haken.careercross.com/en/
GaijinPot.com
URL: http://www.gaijinpot.com/
Managed by: Gplus Media
One of the most popular information sites for foreigners living in Japan. Apart from info related to your job search they also provide other kinds of information related to life in Japan.
Ecentral-International jobs in Japan
URL: http://www.ecentral.jp/index.php?l=e
Managed by: Gplus Media and American Chamber of Commerce in Japan.
(Gplus Media also manages the following sites: GaijinPot.com: English Information Portal Site JapanToday.com: Japanese news site in English)
International job sites for Bilinguals in Japan. 25,000 bilinguals have already chosen Ecentral to help them find a job at an international company in Japan. You can search jobs by Career level or Japanese level.
Jobs in Japan
URL: http://www.jobsinjapan.com/
Managed by: Global Village Media Co., Ltd.
Another information site for foreigners living in Japan mainly provides job information like teaching jobs, food service jobs, also provides general information for Japanese life. There's a long list of English teaching information job sites, useful to those looking for teaching jobs: http://www.jobsinjapan.com/links/efl.html
Foreigner Daily Information
URL: http://www.npoid.net/en
Managed by: NPOID.net Networks
As the title suggests it features daily information for foreigners living in Japan, from real estate information to second hands furniture information. Its job information is mostly low-salary jobs like manufacture, food service.
findjobsinjapan.com
URL: http://www.findjobsinjapan.com/
Managed by: Zergsoft
Free job-posting site for jobs in Japan, features all kinds, level of jobs in Japan. Employers simply post jobs for free, job seekers can apply directly to employers.The company also has a jobsite for bilingual Japanese "Shigotopedia" : http://www.shigotopedia.com/
Tokyo Connections
URL: http://www.tokyoconnections.com/
Managed by: Tokyo Connections
This site is the guide to job-related resources, features the list of international job sites, recruitment companies, also features internships, general useful sites about Japan.
Job Street.com Japan
URL: http://jp.jobstreet.com/
Managed by: JobStreet.com
A recruiting site by international recruiting company that has its offices in Japan and other Asian countries. Successful candidates are invited to intensive Japanese language and culture training if needed, and they call it "Boot Camp"!! The training lasts for 3 months, 1000 hours.
Career Jet
URL:http://www.careerjet.sg/jobs_in_japan_83023.html
Managed by: Careerjet Limited.
A job search engine that maps the selection of job offerings available on the internet in one extensive database by referencing job listings originating from company websites, recruitment agency websites and specialist recruitment sites. Users can view jobs from all over the world.
Japan Career
URL: http://www.japan-career.jp/e-index
Managed by: SolverNetwork Co, Ltd.
A job information site for foreign students, graduates in Japan. Also has information on international exchange events, useful links for foreign students.
Government-related site
Tokyo Employment Service Center for Foreigners
URL: http://www.tfemploy.go.jp/index_en.html
Managed by: Tokyo Employment Service Center for Foreigners
Website of The Tokyo Employment Service Center for Foreigners. The center is a public employment office specializing in providing non-Japanese residents with help-wanted information and employment consultations as well as providing businesses with information on and assistance with employing non-Japanese nationals. The Center is supervised by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare of Japan.
Popular Japanese Job site
Rikunabi
URL: www.rikunabi.com
Managed by: RECRUIT Co., Ltd.
For Japanese jobseekers the company "Recruit" is a house hold name. Through various media and events, they clearly dominate the job-information market in Japan. As an example of how much comprehensive information they provide check out www.rikunabi.com. This is a site designed for Japanese university students preparing for their first job search. It has the key data and contacts of most major Japanese companies neatly listed up in the same format. You might be saying to yourself what does that have to do with me? Well, in case you ever do consider applying at a Japanese company this is an excellent research tool. Unfortunately, this site is only available in Japanese because of its target audience.
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