Job Discussion Forums

[gabrielsond]

Hey!

I have nearly 3 years experience teaching children and adults in Seoul. I came back to Canada in April but I am thinking of going to Japan because my wife, who is Korean, has a good opportunity to work there. I have a sister in-law who lives in Shinsabashi in Osaka and she says she will pay for our housing if we come.

I have gone to Osaka twice before. I'm thinking of going to Osaka in the next month or so on a tourist visa and looking for work there. Has anyone else done this? I know it will not be a good season to look for work but I think I should be able to find a job in 3 months since I have a BSc., 3 years teaching experience, and I don't look too bad either (I hate to acknowledge this, but I know its important in Asia).

Can anyone give me any tips or advice for job hunting in Osaka? I've read lots of other posts but I don't see that much about Osaka. I received an email from Nova yesterday telling me that they would like to interview me but they want people to start early next year and I would like to start working prior to that.

Any info at all would be appreciated.

Thanks!

[PAULH]

I cant really tell you how easy or how hard it is to find a job at the moment as it depends on so many factors, not just a degree etc. but most jobs in Kansai are advertised in the Kansai Time Out

http://www.kfm.to

KTO comes out once a week and Kansai Time Out http://www.kto.co.jp
once a month.

My advice would be to contact a few schools, tell them when you will be in Osaka for an interview and when you can start working. Make sure your resume is up-to date. if you come here with three of four job interviews you can hit the ground running. Looks really arent all that important, as long as you have a degree, preferably a working visa and you have a bubbly personality. Some schools dont require previous experience so you will need to tailor your skills to each position.

[PAULH]

Sorry that should be Kansai Flea Market

http://www.kfm.to

[gabrielsond]

I was just reading some more info about working and Japan and I thought of an idea.

I could get a working holiday visa in Vancouver and then go to Japan, then I could work instantly and it might be easier to find a job. Then once I found a job I could get the company to give me the certificate of eligibility, fly back to Korea and get my work visa and then go back to Japan.

Am I crazy or does this actually make sense?

I just think that it may be easier to get employment this way. Am I wrong to be worried about having a hard time finding a job?

[PAULH]