Hi everyone,
I'm a 24 year old born and raised in Australia and recently graduated with a Bachelor of IT (Computer Science) degree. My mum is Japanese and I grew up bilingual, so I’m fluent in spoken Japanese and English. I've visited Japan to see my family every year until high school graduation and attended school there for a couple of months each year until grade 6, so I’m familiar with the culture and lifestyle there. My reading and writing is below business level, but I’m actively trying to improve.
My goal is to build a long-term career in IT in Japan. I don’t yet have industry experience (only academic and personal projects).
Given my background, I’m trying to decide between either attempting to enter the Japanese job market now in a junior role, or getting some working experience in Australia first and then applying in Japan (although I’m struggling to find work in the field at the moment).
Are there particular types of companies or roles that make more sense for someone in my position?
Also, my mum's family lives in Fukuoka so I would have some support there, but I’m open to other cities and don’t want to be fully reliant on them. I also have a dog (cutest black lab) I’d like to bring eventually, but I’m flexible and could leave her with my mum in Australia initially while I get established.
I’ve only started considering this recently and want to build a concrete plan. Any practical advice (or reality checks) would be appreciated, thanks!
by akkn_a5k4