{"id":26634,"date":"2025-08-06T16:35:50","date_gmt":"2025-08-06T07:35:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/toranomon-ls.com\/?p=26634"},"modified":"2025-08-06T16:35:51","modified_gmt":"2025-08-06T07:35:51","slug":"attending-career-fairs-and-job-seminars-as-a-foreigner-in-japan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/toranomon-ls.com\/ja\/attending-career-fairs-and-job-seminars-as-a-foreigner-in-japan\/","title":{"rendered":"Attending Career Fairs and Job Seminars as a Foreigner in Japan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>For foreigners seeking employment in Japan, career fairs and job seminars can be valuable entry points into the job market. These events offer more than just a chance to submit your resume; they are opportunities to engage directly with companies, better understand expectations, and build connections that can lead to future opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Career Fairs Matter<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Japan\u2019s recruitment culture still heavily values in-person interaction, even as online applications become more common. Career fairs allow job seekers to make an impression beyond a paper CV. For foreigners, these events also offer a chance to assess how open a company might be to hiring non-Japanese staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many job fairs in Japan are tailored toward bilingual or international talent, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Career Forum (by DISCO International)<\/strong> \u2013 held in Tokyo, Osaka, and online<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>MyNavi Global Career Expo<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tokyo Job Fair for International Students<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Local university job events (if you are a student or recent graduate)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Seminars, on the other hand, provide information about job-hunting processes in Japan (known as <em>sh\u016bkatsu<\/em>) and company-specific expectations. Attending these can give foreign applicants crucial insight into navigating the application timeline, interview etiquette, and documentation requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/toranomon-ls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26637\" srcset=\"https:\/\/toranomon-ls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/toranomon-ls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/toranomon-ls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/toranomon-ls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/toranomon-ls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/toranomon-ls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What to Expect<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Job fairs may feature booths for individual companies, keynote speeches, panel sessions, and on-the-spot interviews. While some require pre-registration and business attire, others are more casual or exploratory. It&#8217;s important to research in advance and have an updated resume in both English and Japanese, if possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also encounter:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Company info sessions in Japanese<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Networking mixers or Q&amp;A sessions<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interview tips tailored to foreign applicants<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Attending these events can also reveal what level of Japanese proficiency is expected. For instance, some companies require N2-level Japanese or higher, while others hire English speakers for global roles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/toranomon-ls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/3-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26638\" srcset=\"https:\/\/toranomon-ls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/3-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/toranomon-ls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/toranomon-ls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/toranomon-ls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/3-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/toranomon-ls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/3-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/toranomon-ls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/3.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tips for Getting the Most Out of It<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Practice your self-introduction (\u81ea\u5df1\u7d39\u4ecb)<\/strong> in both languages<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prepare questions<\/strong> that show genuine interest in the company<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bring multiple copies<\/strong> of your resume<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dress professionally<\/strong>, even for online fairs<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Follow up<\/strong> with any recruiters you meet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you\u2019re not job hunting yet, attending early can help you prepare for the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/toranomon-ls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/4-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26639\" srcset=\"https:\/\/toranomon-ls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/4-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/toranomon-ls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/4-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/toranomon-ls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/4-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/toranomon-ls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/4-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/toranomon-ls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/4-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/toranomon-ls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/4.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Learn Japanese to Reach Your Career Goals<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding the language is key to making the most of these opportunities. Whether it\u2019s participating in company briefings, navigating interviews, or making connections, strong Japanese skills can set you apart and increase your confidence. Submit our contact <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.wix.com\/f\/7198550534297485411\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/forms.wix.com\/f\/7198550534297485411\">form<\/a> here to get started on building a Japanese learning plan that supports your professional goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For foreigners seeking employment in Japan, career fairs and job seminars can be valuable entry points into the job market. These events offer more than just a chance to submit your resume; they are opportunities to engage directly with companies, better understand expectations, and build connections that can lead to future opportunities. Why Career Fairs Matter Japan\u2019s recruitment culture still heavily values in-person interaction, even as online applications become more common. Career fairs allow job seekers to make an impression beyond a paper CV. For foreigners, these events also offer a chance to assess how open a company might be to hiring non-Japanese staff. 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