Finding a Job in Japan (that isn’t just English teaching)
Let’s talk jobs. Interested in teaching in higher education at a university level? Part-time jobs to supplement your income as a student? Creative gigs? I got you.
As we all know, most people go the English-teaching route, simply because it’s the easiest way to receive a work visa. There’s nothing wrong with that, but if you are currently unhappy with your current position, it’s important to have options. This post will be about finding job opportunities with helpful links to point you in the right direction.
Teaching in Higher Education
You’ll be pleased to know that many Japanese universities offer positions for international residents who desire to teach higher education. From professor, assistant professor, or lecturer, there are so many subjects available. If you hold a Masters or PhD, you’ll find far more opportunities for this career direction. I recommend the following sites:
JALT Publications - Job listing sites for institutions looking for staff
JREC-IN - Career support portal for researchers and research staff
If you have universities in mind that you are interested in, you can look for open positions on their Japanese websites.
Part-Time Jobs
Many students in Japan have jobs to supplement their income. Make sure you have work permission with your student visa before applying. This can be done at the airport upon your arrival.
When job-hunting, you can use the following sites:
You can work as a cleaner, hotel staff, restaurant staff, part-time teacher, or nursery worker. Please note you can only work 28 hours per week maximum.
Creative Gigs
For creative gigs, it’s so important to network! Follow all of your favorite creatives that you admire, sometimes they post gigs available. However, if you’re interested in modeling, you can definitely apply to modeling agencies that are looking for international talent. You can check out agencies like Five GROUP who are always recruiting foreign talent for specific work like modeling, dancing, and more.
