Hi all,
I’m a 21 year old from the UK and a recent computer science graduate. I’ve read through the wiki (including the visa info) and had a search through the sub, but I’m still a bit unsure how realistic my options are given my situation.
I studied CS but I’m honestly not that keen on going straight into a coding heavy role (fell out of love with coding after uni) . I’ve worked since I was 16 (nothing IT related so I have no experience in that field other than my degree) I’ve had many side hustles along side my studies like running a side businesses as well as flipping cars so my knowledge is quite versed in that sense. I know regardless of what job I would get as long as it has good career progression with a chance to make some good money further down the line I would take it as I know with the right training and time I’d be able to succeed in it.
From what I can tell so far, if you don’t speak Japanese and you’re applying from outside Japan, your options are basically IT related roles (after applying for a while I see that experience is very much needed for a IT role it’s vv difficult to get a job as a new grad from abroad without it) or english teaching
I’m definitely not interested in teaching but it would be something I’d consider as a way to get my “foot in the door” if i have no luck elsewhere
What I really want to know is without being able to speak Japanese, are non IT professional roles basically unrealistic for someone without any experience in the field I’m applying to (e.g a finance role or something)
Is taking an IT role the most best way in, even if the plan is to move into something else later?
Are there any programs set up catered to international candidates that are set up to train young university graduates from scratch (even if the field they’re applying to is not related to the degree).
Also I’d prefer to source a job from abroad before moving there but I’ve done lots of research and I can see that companies prefer to hire people who are already in Japan just to avoid any complications of someone wanting to move back once they get to Japan and they realise that the move wasn’t for them. Im certain that I’ll stay once I get there I have no issues with that but it’s the idea of moving to Japan before securing something is what worries me.
For context, I’ve got savings, I’ve already visited Japan (I’m aware that living there is very different from travelling) I’m just trying to look at this properly before making any big decisions.
Appreciate any insight from people who’ve been through this or know how it works in practice.
by y1_dz