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The first step of your preparation is no more different than what you would do in your homeland: studying the company profile and philosophy will help you make sure that you are up to date with the company’s latest news.
The next step is to train yourself and practice for your interview. Check what questions could be asked and prepare in advance what your answers might be! If you know that your interview will be in Japanese, it is extremely important to be comfortable with the vocabulary that could come up. If the interview is planned to be in English, you must still be prepared for the interviewer to check your Japanese level.
Keep in mind that we are only providing some basic examples! You can be more elaborate and polite , but we advise you to keep it simple if your level of Japanese is limited. Do not let your Japanese proficiency stop you from applying! You do not need a high level of Business Japanese to apply for a position. Just do your best by preparing a self-introduction with the vocabulary you know and rock your Japanese job interview!
You will highly likely be asked to present yourself, as it is customary in Japan. Train your listening ability to understand what the person is asking. 自己紹介 （ じこしょうかい ） をお 願 （ ねが ） いします。(Please present about yourself.) Practice your self-introduction. It includes telling where you are from, your name and some other information about you that could be relevant. For example, a previous working experience in Japan. 「スペインのオレンジで 有名 （ ゆうめい ） なバレンシア 出身 （ しゅっしん ） のアントニオ・ガルシアです。 日本 （ にほん ） に 来 （ く ） るのは 3 回目 （ かいめ ） で 前回 （ ぜんかい ） は 大阪 （ おおさか ） のレストランで 働 （ はたら ） いていました。」
“I am Antonio Garcia and I am from a city famous for its orange in Spain, Valencia. This is my third time to Japan and last time I worked in a restaurant in Osaka.”
Depending on the job you have applied for, the range of questions will vary. An effective way to prepare is searching on the internet for what kind of questions could be asked by this specific company. When you prepare the answer, be short and precise. Japanese people like straightforward answers and it prevents you from making Japanese language mistakes.
いつ 日本 （ にほん ） に 来 （ き ） ましたか？ (When did you come to Japan?) A very good and straight to the point answer would be “2014 年 （ ねん ） 3 月 （ がつ ） に 来 （ き ） ました”. I arrived in Japan in March 2014. The type of answer you should avoid: “ 前 （ まえ ） の 会社 （ かいしゃ ） でプロジェクトマネージャーをしていて、 日本 （ にほん ） のお 客 （ きゃく ） さんと 一緒 （ いっしょ ） に 仕事 （ しごと ） をしました。そのとき 日本 （ にほん ） にいる 同僚 （ どうりょう ） が 忙 （ いそが ） しくなったため、 私 （ わたし ） が 日本 （ にほん ） に 来 （ く ） ることになりました”. “I was a project manager in my previous company. I was working with Japanese clients. At that time, because my colleague based in Japan was very busy, I was sent to Japan.”
長所 （ ちょうしょ ） ・ 短所 （ たんしょ ） は 何 （ なん ） ですか。 (Could you tell us about your strengths and weaknesses?) 趣味 （ しゅみ ） は 何 （ なん ） ですか (What is your hobby?) The workplace is not only about work: it is also a community where it is important for everyone to share. Thus, the interviewer might want to know you better to see if you are the right fit for their company culture. It is important to show your passion in the things that you like to do to present yourself well.
The interview will also focus on why you wish to work in Japan. Be sincere and positive about what you like! Do not hesitate to emphasize that you like Japan! Things such as the cities, culture, etc and why. Of course, they will also want to know your past experiences, achievements, strengths and weaknesses.
どうして 日本 （ にほん ） で 働 （ はたら ） きたいですか。 (Why do you want to work in Japan?) 今 （ いま ） までどんな 仕事 （ しごと ） しましたか (What kind of work have you done until now?)
うちの 会社 （ かいしゃ ） について 何 （ なに ） を 知 （ し ） っていますか。(What do you know about our company?) The company will be curious to know why you have applied and you should think deeply about your reasons. Of course, we know that applicants might have applied to several places especially when their goal is to find work in Japan. どうしてうちの 会社 （ かいしゃ ） に 応募 （ おうぼ ） しましたか。(Why did you apply to our company?) As a foreigner, your Japanese proficiency would be one of their concerns. Be sure not to skip the preparation for this part! If you have already taken the JLPT, state your results and precisely how often you study! 日本語 （ にほんご ） はどのぐらい 話 （ はな ） せますか。(How well can you speak Japanese?)
You are doing great. The interview is almost over. Now, it is your turn to ask questions. Asking questions is very important to give a good impression. It shows your interest and consideration for the position. You can ask for example, about your team or tasks you would be given. You can also inquire about working hours and business trips, for example.
質問 （ しつもん ） がありますか。(Do you have any questions you want to ask us?)
Your outfit and attitude at a Japanese job interview matters almost as much as answers and qualifications! Before the interview, you should make certain to check your expected “outfit”. Your appearance is very important and unless you have received specific orders, always aim for the conservative business attire. Now, let’s take a look at the Japanese etiquette specific to Japan.
Sit on your chair with your back straight up. Talk in a confident and clear voice. Answer all questions clearly and effectively. Talk only after your interviewer has finished speaking. Do not talk too much about unquestioned topics.
During a Japanese job interview, your attitude and behaviour are very important. The do’s and don’ts of a Japanese job interview might not be very different than what you have experienced in your culture. Nonetheless, check our list! Be sure to avoid:
Take the time to prepare yourself for your Japanese job interview and everything will go well. One more important point! Sleep well the night before your interview and plan your way to the interview location in order to avoid any surprises! Believe in yourself and do your best. 頑張 （ ） ってください！
After you are finished with the conversation part of the interview, always thank your interviewers for their time. They took time off their busy schedules to listen and give you a chance, so you have to show them that you are appreciative of it. It will also leave them with a positive impression after you leave the room. You could end off with “Thank you for giving me this interview opportunity” or “Thank you for taking time off for this interview” and remember to push back your chairs! With that, all the best to everyone preparing for their interviews and we hope this guide helps in your interview preparation! Find out more about common questions asked in Japanese Job interviews here !
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By Matthew Coslett Jun 26, 2020
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A few years back, when I was interviewing for what I thought was a typical English job, all of a sudden, the interviewer switched to Japanese. “I’m sorry,” I managed to spit out, surprised by the change of pace, “I wasn’t aware that this interview would have a Japanese part.” Instead of answering, he pointed to where it said on my resume, “proficient in Japanese.”
Regardless of the job you want in Japan, you have to think seriously about your キャリア (career) and what スキル (skills) you can offer your employer. Interviews can be daunting enough, even at the best of times, without the added complication of doing it in Japanese.
So while you press your most impressive interview clothes, remember that it’s never too late to cram some typical Japanese interview questions into your brain, just in case.
Japanese interviews tend to dispense with the small talk that is common in western countries and get down to business straight away. There are generally three parts. The interview will start with questions about your Japanese level, then softball questions that most people could answer, and finish off with questions about the company itself and your attitude towards work. Here are some typical “introduction” questions.
Once your level of Japanese has been established, the interviewer will then throw some softballs at you to find out more about you. Of course, the problem with softball questions is that a softball still hurts if you aren’t paying attention and get hit in the face by it. Therefore, study up on these terms even if they seem easy.
Now that you’ve smashed the softball out the park with confidence, they will likely ask you some more difficult questions. Some of the things they may ask you include:
One of the tough things for a lot of us is thinking about our futures. After all, it can be tough to know what I’m doing at the end of the week, let alone in five years from now. Finishing things off can be tough, but get ready to answer questions like these:
Of course, this isn’t a comprehensive guide; there are countless interview questions that your interviewer could ask you . While you can’t prepare for everything, stay confident and calm, and, hopefully, you’ll land the job you’ve always wanted.
What are some of the most common Japanese interview questions you’ve received? Let us know in the comments.
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Do you think you could work in the Japanese business environment?
Nihon no kankyou de hatarakemasu ka
Until when do you intend to live in Japan?
Itsumade nihon ni sumu tsumori desu ka
Doushite nihon de hatarakitai no desu ka
Statement of purpose (that applicants likely wrote)
What do you know about this company?
Tousha ni tsuite donna koto wo shitte imasu ka
What aspect of the company do you have the most interest in?
Heisha no dono youna tokoro ni kyoumi wo mochimashita ka
Until now, what kind of employment have you had?
Ima made donna shigoto wo shimashita ka?
Can you contribute (to this company)?
What job do you hope to do in the future?
shourai donna shigoto wo shitai desu ka
If we hired you, what would you like to achieve?
Saiyō sa retara, tousha de tassei shitai koto wa nan desu ka
What do you hope will happen in the next year?
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