Career Support

We offer various forms of support for students who aim to work or start a business in Japan.

*Only for the Daytime intensive program students.

Contents

1. Job-hunting in Japan
2. Guidance on industry and company research
3. How to write CV in Japanese
4. Training for the job interview
5. Self-assessment tools
6. Advice for legal matters (labour regulations and visas)
7. Advice from alumni
8. Cooperate with human resource agencies
9. Joining the jobhunting event
10. Business starting-up seminar
※The students in the Daytime Intensive Program can take the JLPT preparation course with a 50% discount on the tuition fee.

Voices from alumni
  • Aymeric Marly
    Aymeric Marly
    French
    ●Company
    Socaps
    ●Industry
    Industrial Machinery in Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical
    ●Length of stay in Japan
    03/2022 ～ 03/2023
    From Nichibei Kaiwa Gakuin to developing the business of a French company in Japan
    QWhy did I choose Nichibei?
    I have already been working for a few years after graduating from my master degree, and I was looking for a language school orientated towards professionals rather than young students. I searched online and I found that Nichibei Kaiwa Gakuin, with its network of companies and professionals, was differentiating itself from the other language schools. We were taught the basics of Japanese business language and I still use it daily in my work.
    QHow did I spend my time after class?
    As the learning can be fast paced, it was important to review the grammar and vocabulary learned during the morning, in order not to fall behind. After this, I did the grammar exercises that we were given. On the personal side, as a surfer, I was still able to go surf while doing my reviews/exercises in the 3 hours of train to the beach. Other days, I would wander around Tokyo and find opportunities to put into practice my learnings !
    QHow studying at Nichibei helps me work in Japan?
    Thanks to the solid bases that I learned at Nichibei, after 3 semesters I was able to pass JLPT N3, which helped a lot in being legitimate to find a position in Japan. Obviously, previous qualifications/degrees and skills/experience is also important, but speaking Japanese to at least N3 level is often times the minimum required by companies. Today, I keep on progressing everyday through my job and will be looking to pass JLPT N2 soon. Getting to the language level that I desire will potentially require more lessons, and I would without a doubt choose Nichibei again.
    QAny tips to find a job in Japan?
    First, I think that passing the official JLPT, minimum N3 level would help a lot, if not necessary. Living full time in Japan while studying is as well an opportunity to learn about the culture and everyday situations, which will always be useful. Then, I think that applying to positions that matches your profile and experience is key. For me, as a French national with a business background, I found a position at a French company that is developing its activities in Japan, through a government funded program (VIE).
    Therefore, looking at companies with HQ in your home country that have activities or a subsidiary in Japan might be a good idea. And sometimes, the best way to finding a job in Japan might not always be the direct path. I think that it can be beneficial to start working at a company in your home country and stating your desire to move to Japan. After have gained experience, it can often times be possible to move to the Japanese subsidiary.
  • MAIR Gernot
    MAIR Gernot
    Austria
    Daytime IntensiveEvening Saturday
    ●Company
    German Institute for Japanese Studies
    ●Industry
    Research Institution
    ●Length of stay in Japan
    ・2021.01 ~ 06 (Daytime Intensive Program)
    ・2022.01 ~ 09 (Evening/ Saturday Program)
    ・2023.01 ~ 06 (Evening/ Saturday Program)
    ・2024.01 ~ 06 (Evening/ Saturday Program)
    QPlease describe why you chose Nichibei?
    Having decided to live in Japan, I searched for the Japanese Language school. Since there were too many choices, I talked to the Japanese language instructor, who recommended it to me Nichibei because it has a long history.
    Then I started to join the Daytime Intensive Program, but due to COVID-19, it was challenging that the teaching and learning style were changed, but I got along with it.
    QWhy you have been working in Japan now?
    After starting Japanese classes at Nichibei, I received an email from the University of Wien's research center for Japan, notifying me of a job opening in the IT section at the German Institute for Japanese Studies. I applied for the position, recognizing it as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and began working at the institute in July 2021.
    Unfortunately, my current work environment primarily requires German and English, so I have limited opportunities to use Japanese in the office. Nevertheless, I am committed to continuing my Japanese studies and am currently enrolled in the Evening/Saturday Program.
    QHow studying at Nichibei helps you work in Japan?
    The class contents of Nichibei Japanese Language Institute are so helpful for my learning. There are many experienced teachers and they are so compassionate to teach Japanese. Furthermore, the opportunity to use Japanese increased due to joining the class. Therefore I am so grateful for the Nichibei JLI.
  • Eric Lin
    Eric Lin
    U.S.A.
    Daytime IntensiveEvening Saturday
    ●Company
    A software company in Tokyo
    ●Industry
    Software Engineer
    ●Length of stay in Japan
    01/2020 ～ Oct. 10/2020
    How My Japanese Language Skill Got Me an Offer in Japan.
    QPlease share your experience.
    I have been working in Tokyo since Feb. 2023, and I would like to share with you how my experience with Nichibei helped me to get a job here.

    My employer is a Japanese enterprise. As a foreigner, I got to speak English in the interview. Some of the interviewers are Japanese who can also speak English, but I tried to speak Japanese. I didn’t speak perfectly, but they were very impressed. Once I got an offer, the recruiter told me that among all candidates with similar skill sets and experience, I was one of the only few who can speak Japanese, and that made a difference and turned out to be a big plus!

    Thanks to Nichibei’s solid training, I proved to the company that I have certain level of understanding in Japanese culture and I am ready to start a new life in Japan!

    If you are also considering coming to Japan, starting off as a language student is not a bad idea, and that’s what I did in year 2020. I got to stay in Tokyo for a while and see if I really like the lifestyle here, and more importantly, I got to build the connections.

    Nichibei offers various courses with different duration, so you can pick one that suits you needs. If you are in Japan, I would recommend you take the advantage. Nichibei offers a free trial to sit in on one class. If you are outside of Japan, there is an option to attend live classes online. I am now a return student for part-time courses, and one of my classmates is attending the classes from Dubai!

    QAny message for students or those who thinking about studying Japanese?
    Thanks for reading my sharing. For more details, please don’t hesitate to contact the staff in English. They are friendly and professional. To believe is to see it by your own eyes. How about give it a try? Hope I can see you in Japan. Cheers!
  • アントニオ・オルティズ
    アントニオ・オルティズ
    フィリピン／スペイン
    ●Company
    Self-employed
    ●Industry
    Property developer
    ●Length of stay in Japan
    8/2020 ～ 9/2022
    My time at Nichibei took me into the unknown
    QWhy did you choose Nichibei?
    Among the many business Japanese language schools, I think Nichibei Language Institute is a wonderful school. It's not just a school with a long history, but it's also, they welcomed me with open arms. I knew then that I'd have a blast studying at Nichibei, so I decided to enroll.

    Not only because it is a school with a long history, but also because I was surprised by the warmth of the people in the office and the teachers who helped me when I first applied to Nichibei. This experience convinced me that I would have a productive and enjoyable time at Nichibei. And I decided to enroll.
    QHas studying Japanese at Nichibei helped you in any way?
    Although I am not currently working in Japan, the skills I acquired in Japan and the US are indispensable. In addition to basic vocabulary and grammar, I focused on correct speech, useful terms and phrases, and manners towards colleagues in Japan and the US.

    I am thrilled to say that my Japanese language skills have given me an advantage in business negotiations with Japanese people I work with than with my non-Japanese colleagues because of the language skills I have honed. I am now able to speak fluently and confidently, expressing my real intention while considering the relationship with the other party.
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