Manual: when you start a part-time job
For international students and inexperienced Japanese speakers who are looking for part-time jobs in Japan for the first time. The following procedures will help you with all the processes you need to know, including how to complete part-time job searches, how to apply for a job, how to perform well in a job interview and how to deal with the problems after you are hired.
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Interview: General mannersYou shouldn't blow up your interview by your poor behavior. Here is general manners you should know at the interview.
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About the procedure after applicationWe introduce you the procedure after you complete your application form
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If you already have a part time job, should you mention it at the interview for another job?Are you already working a part time job but want to have another job? In such case, do you find yourself wondering whether or not to mention that to the potential employer? We have summarized the points when mentioning about your current working predicament.
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Does it leave a bad impression to ask for time off during exams at the interview?Does it leave a bad impression to ask for time off during exams after you showed enthusiasm to work hard at the interview? Here are your questions answered.
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Can you make number withheld application calls?There may be people who do not want strangers to know your phone number. Is it okay to make number withheld application calls?
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Mechanism of TaxYou will be imposed tax if you earn a certain amount of wages. Here are some information you should know about tax
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Self-promotion of a student from China [1]Overseas students have troubles in writing resumes in Japanese. Upon your requests, we will check your resumes and correct them in proper Japanese expressions or forms of writing. This time, we had a correction request from a Chinese student, Rin-rin.
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Apply for job from websiteOnce you find a job you like at website, you can apply for it immediately. Here is how you can do.
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Resume: How to write "志望動機"（reason for application)Many people have hard time to write the reason for application on resume. Here is some examples and you can make it your own.
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What does "Commuting allowance paid in accordance with the detailed rules" mean?Do you think "Part-time workers can receive full amount of commuting costs"? "交通費規定内支給(Commuting allowance is paid in accordance with our detailed rules)" on the ad does not always mean full amount you spend on commuting will be paid.
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Resume: How to write "学歴・職歴"（Educational background and Work history）On the resume, there are certain rule to fill "学歴・職歴"(Educational background and Work history) column on resume. Here is some tips for this section.
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Resume: How to make a nice "certification photo"Putting a nice "Certification photo" on your resume is important because it makes the recruiter's first impression of you. Here are some tips to make your nice "certification photo".
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Resume: how to fill several other sectionsLet's take a look several other sections such as "通勤時間"(Commuting time) "扶養家族"(Dependent)
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"No dress code" means any clothing is allowed?"No dress code" for part-time workers means you can wear your own clothes instead of business suits or school uniform in work places. But you need to be careful. Not all clothing styles will be allowed.
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What should I do if I am told the contact person is out of office when I make a phone call?When I made a phone call to apply for the part-time job, I was told the contact person is out of office. You should know that the contact person can not always pick up your phone call. Here is the example for how to do in the case.
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Interview: how you dressThere are no rules on how you dress at the interview. Although, you should understand what type of appearance leave a person in charge of hiring good impression.
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Your first part-time job searchIf this is your first time to search part-time job in Japan, here is some info you may take a look.
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Interview: How to make an appointment for interview by email (manner and example)Here is some examples for how you should reply email when you make an appointment for interview.
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"Your selling point" in Japanese resume by Korean student [2]Korean student, Kim Yongi (anonym) asked to check if Japanese comments in his Japanese resume is appropriate.
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Employment contractEmployment contract tells all of your rights and responsibilities at your job.
