currently on the JET program and really enjoying my time in Japan. I used to work as a programmer and while I do enjoy my job I also wouldn't mind going back into an office type job as long as the salary is similar to what I get paid in Jet (around 4 million yen a year). However I'm keen to see if I can get another job while I'm in Japan. I studied electrical engineering and computer science at the USA's top ranked school for my major (just in case Japanese employers might consider that) and have three years of experience as a programmer. I can't give an objective measure on my level of Japanese other than I like going to izakayas and can generally have an hour long conversation with people. Obviously I'm very focused on improving my Japanese in order to get different kinds of jobs With that background aside, what I'm curious about is two things:
- What exactly the white collard landscape for someone with my experience look like? Will I be able to get something that 'beats' what I'm getting at JET?
- Is applying to jobs in Japan any different than it is in the USA? In the usa the process is pretty simply (find a job on linkedin and hit apply with whatever format resume you have) or are there significant differences worth knowing?
- right now the job market is brutal in America. Curious if Japan is equally as challenging.
by fadeathrowaway