Q&A
Here are our answers to the questions from international students relating to part-time jobs.
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I was not contacted even though I have already applied. What should I do?Have you not gotten a reply after applying? How long should you wait? Is it rude to phone them? We will answer your questions!
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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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Do I have to reimburse for the dishes I broke while working?Troubles with breaking dishes or glasses seem to happen often if you are working at a restaurant. If you break anything accidentally while at work, would you have to pay for the damages? Here is how you can handle the situation.
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"No resume required" - is the job legitimate?When looking for part-time jobs, there are jobs that require no resume. Why they do not need a resume? Is the job not legitimate? Here are your questions answered.
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Does the provided phone number work for inquiries ?If you don't know how to reach the desired information, here are the solutions.
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My wages are not deposited. Can I not get paid if I quit?It is payday! But my wages were not deposited. Will I not get paid after I quit? Here are your questions answered.
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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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They told me to bring a substitute when I said I wanted to quit the job.When I said I wanted to quit the job, they told me to bring a substitute. However, it is very difficult to find a substitute. Am I really not allowed to quit?
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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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What shall I do when I was asked to work more?What shall you do when you were asked to work more? There are some points students from abroad need to be concerned about.
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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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Application procedure for "permission to engage in activity other than that permitted Under the Status of residence previously granted"How to apply for "permission to engage in activity other than that permitted Under the Status of residence previously granted"
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What is the reliable consulting service?There may be something you may not know about or be confused about when working in Japan. Consulting a public institution can be one of the solutions for this. This page will introduce you some reliable consulting service.
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Glossary for part-time jobsRefer this glossary relevant to part-time jobs whenever you need.
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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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"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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It's my first day of work, but I want to quit the job already. Is it possible?If you want to quit the job after your first day, there are something you should know.
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Job you are allowed to work by Status of ResidenceThere are jobs you are permitted and not with Status of Residence. Check you Residential Card before starting to search.
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PaymentThere are a few things you need to know about payroll system for part-time job in Japan.
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Laws About Part-Time JobsYou should understand some laws related to part-time jobs before you get involved in any kinds of troubles.