Hi everyone! I’m currently studying Computer Science and will be finishing my degree next year. I’m planning to go to Japan for a working holiday for a year after I graduate, and eventually, I’d love to move there long-term. However, I’m not sure what the best options are for me based on my current situation, so I’d really appreciate some advice.
Questions:
- How difficult is it to find a job related to Computer Science while on a working holiday visa in Japan?
- After my working holiday, should I try to move to Japan directly, or would it be better to first gain more work experience in the UK and then move?
Thanks in advance for your help!
by Andrea110702
3 comments
Hey there!
While I can’t say much regarding computer science, I can offer a little bit of insight based on my experience.
I also came on the working holiday mid 2022, worked 3 jobs (English tutor, eikaiwa, hotel), then got hired at the end of 2022. It was relatively easy going to immigration to change the visa status. Finally after renewing it twice, I’ve gotten 3 years now. I’m definitely planning on staying and maybe branching out a bit, helping others etc
I also have mates trying to transition from teaching into IT, but from what I’ve heard, if you don’t have experience explicitly in IT, it’s quite the struggle to find work. Getting some experience first, paired with some knowledge of the language, is a recipe for success.
Best of luck!
Technically you can’t search for permanent jobs with the intent of living in japan on a working holiday visa as that is forbidden by the visa. If that is actually enforced, I have no idea
Okay so I’m in the same boat and though I can’t answer for 1. I graduate really soon with WE in the UK.
It’s always best to have a bit of experience in the field you want to work in after you graduate before taking the WHV just to increase your chances of actually finding a job. Plus there’s no rush if you’re still a few years under the maximum age so why not max out your opportunities. There’s also no reason why you can’t apply to jobs in Japan once you graduate even if you’re not in the country. It’s even better if you can also dedicate that time to improving your Japanese especially if you want to live there long term. It’s just better overall to think long term instead of just quickly rushing there with no plan.
Also the UK does not allow you to switch from WHV to a working visa meaning you’d have to leave the country and apply back home for the switch which could delay things.
The good thing is that even if you can’t secure a sponsor before the WHV ends, there are other back up options to come back.