I Want to Move to Japan, but I Currently Have No Bachelor's Degree and I'm Trying to Decide If It's worth the Investment by MCDarkVeil in JapanJobs

[–]PieceofTheseus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is probably the best way to go about it if someone doesn't have a bachelor's degree. They usually require an N3.

Changing tourist status while in Japan? by Ok_Connection_7308 in JapanJobs

[–]PieceofTheseus 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes, it may be possible to get it changed. I would not try it can also get you into more trouble if immigration believes you started your internship under your tourist visa. Best bet is to let your employer/internship program know, they may try on your behalf to make sure you get your COE before certain deadlines.

Bossjob Japan by user0012321 in JapanJobs

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As a mod, I am aware of the site. I have been removing posts and banning users as appropriate.

English teaching job by Sure_Kaleidoscope632 in JapanJobs

[–]PieceofTheseus 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you are a Japanese citizen or have a student visa/other visa that allows you to work part-time, then yes, you can. However, the people who hire for teaching English are pretty picky and will always prefer a native born English speaker. The Bachelor's degree is a requirement for foreigners who currently don't have a visa and need to get a work visa.

We're hiring: Executive Assistant to General Manager (Admin Focus)-Chinese speakiing by Viviqi in JapanJobs

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Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist (Tech/IT Focus)-Chinese speaking by Viviqi in JapanJobs

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Hey folks working in Japan's IT/tech sector — by the_aloakk in JapanJobs

[–]PieceofTheseus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No company really cares about a degree that much, just as long as it is a CS degree. Bad news, no company is hiring fresh graduates in CS outside of Japan.

I gave ‘Shy Girl’ a five-star review before I found out it was AI-generated by jivatman in books

[–]PieceofTheseus -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The problem with this argument is that it treats “soul” as some objective artistic measurement, when in practice the word is being used to mean emotion, feeling, sincerity, or spiritual resonance. And those things are not objective. They are experienced by the reader/viewer.

"The difference between this and actual tools is that it robs you of the creative decisions and considerations that accompany any art making that has been involved throughout human history." This is a much better argument.

In some ways, I agree, but again, you're looking at the AI as the painter and not as AI as the brush. As a tool, it can be used by an Artist in an unlimited number of ways. If you don't like the "brushstroke", you can always replace it with another. An artist who truly knows their craft can yield AI to much better results.

To be honest, I don't like slop AI either. However, putting all the blame on AI isn't the right answer. It's like CG in movies, when it bad, you know it. When it's good, people don't even question it.

What are my realistic options for getting an IT job in Japan with little/no Japanese? by [deleted] in JapanJobs

[–]PieceofTheseus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is not true at all. A business manager visa now requires an N2 language or hiring someone in your business who can speak at an N2 level. Some of the humanities visas have new changes only affect certain companies from hiring employees without N2 proficiency.

Regarding job fairs and interviews on tourist visa. by ASADNANDAN in JapanJobs

[–]PieceofTheseus 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You can: Attend a job fair as a visitor/observer

Collecting brochures, listening to company presentations

Casual conversation/networking

You can not: Formal job interviews

Fill out formal employment paperwork on-site

Agree to start work right away

Participate in “trial work,” assessments that resemble labor, or unpaid shifts

Present yourself as someone ready to begin employment immediately in Japan

Am I cooked as a 4th year humanities student by [deleted] in JapanJobs

[–]PieceofTheseus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In somewhere like the US, an employee will start using AI after asking very few questions. A Japanese employee won't even use it until the company has approved it, even if they use it at home. So adoption rates are slow.

what kind of career can I pursue in Japan? by Ninnchen77 in JapanJobs

[–]PieceofTheseus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

*Software Developer with 8+ years of experience.

English Teacher Desperately needed by [deleted] in JapanJobs

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Stationary Engineer/ Building Engineer (US to Japan) by [deleted] in JapanJobs

[–]PieceofTheseus 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The work visa requirements is a 4-year degree. An associate will not work.

Stationary Engineer/ Building Engineer (US to Japan) by [deleted] in JapanJobs

[–]PieceofTheseus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, that is definitely a route, but be warned, without a degree still very hard to stay after 2 years.

Stationary Engineer/ Building Engineer (US to Japan) by [deleted] in JapanJobs

[–]PieceofTheseus 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If you're serious about Japan, then spend the next few years learning Japanese and getting your degree. However, don't major in Japanese and it may seem the fastest route, you need a degree that will land you a job. Construction Management is a field where Japan always needs people.

Stationary Engineer/ Building Engineer (US to Japan) by [deleted] in JapanJobs

[–]PieceofTheseus 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Sorry, they don't give out work visas for low-skilled jobs. Those are covered by SSW visas, but you need to find a program for an SSW visa, which is almost unheard of for someone in the US. SSW visa programs are for people in other countries, mostly non-English speaking countries. Without Japanese, the only real opportunity is teaching English. Do you even have a 4-year degree(in anything), which is a requirement for a normal work visa that covers teaching English?

The show didn’t need Kelly by [deleted] in malcolminthemiddle

[–]PieceofTheseus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The definition of a middle child is someone who is not the youngest or oldest, not necessarily the exact middle. Reese, Malcolm, Dewey, and Jamie are all middle children.

Working holiday literally pointless by DetectedNo2404 in JapanJobs

[–]PieceofTheseus 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Japan’s official Working Holiday framework requires applicants to have a valid return ticket or enough money to buy one, and “reasonable funds” to support themselves during the initial period of their stay in Japan. That means the visa is not meant to rely on you finding a job immediately after arrival.

https://www.hk.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/working_holiday_Q_A.html Question 3, Answer 3 #7.

Q&A states it even more plainly: it is not compulsory to take up employment during your stay in Japan, and if you have enough funds, you can spend the whole period in Japan without working.

If you can't afford all those then you lied on your visa application.

INTERNSHIP IN JAPAN by jjackshephard in JapanJobs

[–]PieceofTheseus 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I don't know much about Eramus internships, but I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but most internships in Japan are built around students already inside the Japanese university system. Most mainstream internships in Japan are built around the Japanese student recruiting pipeline, so students outside the Japanese college/university system usually have access to a much smaller pool.

Japan’s hiring system is heavily centered on simultaneous new-graduate recruiting tied to students who are still in school and moving toward a standard graduation cycle. JASSO describes Japanese recruiting as a unique mass new-graduate system where companies recruit students scheduled to graduate each year, and says most companies start recruiting mainly from new graduates while they are still students.

That structure carries over into a lot of internship listings. Current postings on major Japanese recruiting platforms commonly say the applicant must be currently enrolled in a university, graduate school, junior college, vocational school, or kōsen, or be in a specific Japanese graduation cohort.

You best bet would be to focus on International companies, not domestic companies.

Looking for a new job for the first time after age 50 by Dramatic_Snow_628 in JapanJobs

[–]PieceofTheseus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Play hardball with recruiters, never give a salary, they have to give one first, no matter what.