Renato
Hi there.
Is it realistic to think about going as a Japanese-language student for 1 (ideally 2) years, and finding a full-time job which is able to provide me a permanent Visa?
I'm 32, and graduated back in 2012. I wouldn't mind getting accepted as a trainee or any entry-level position. I'm still a beginner regarding the language studies, but I'm 100% commited to studying everyday. I plan on arriving in Japan by April/19, so there are still 15 months to go. I've been studying Kanji, grammar, listening to podcasts and I'll start taking classes next week. I plan on taking the JLPT N4 test on December, and hopefully I'll be capable of handling basic conversations when I arrive in Japan. I intend to take the language course very seriously as well, and not just "use it" as an excuse to go to Japan on a long-term.
My main goal is to be able to stay in Japan after the course, so my year (or 2 years) there won't just become a good (and very expensive) memory. But being realistic, is it possible to find a full-time job this way? Are companies in general flexible enough to require your Working Visa at entry-level jobs? I've heard that others managed to do it, but I've never found any of them actually talk about it, so... in the end, it's all hearsay.
Another question: I am well aware that foreigners staying on Student Visa are only allowed to work 28 hs/week. So, even if there are people who managed to get a full-time job as a student, how would that even work, legally speaking?
Thanks in advance for your patience and attention!
Rodrigo Coelho
Japan
ind Good to see you are serious about your Japanese studies, this will absolutely have a great impact on your life in Japan and your ability to find work, especially with good English skills as I can see you already have. This definitely makes things smoother, please do keep your motivations up and study Japanese, it will be worth it. If you really study it every day, in 15 months I guarantee you'll be able to get by pretty well. I recommend after 6 months of studying, downloading some apps where you can chat with a buddy in Japan, you can search online for things like "Japanese language study chat app" or something like it.
As for your question, yes, it is absolutely realistic to be able to find a full-time job once you are living here with your student visa.
Take this advice seriously: As soon as you arrive in Japan, you should start looking for a Job. Not only part-time jobs (although that is useful to help pay your bills and practice your Japanese) but jobs who could grant you a visa. Don't be afraid to start small and not well paid, or even outside of your field of study IF YOU HAVE TO, What's important is to guarantee your work visa because after you get your first one, it's so much easier to renew it and continue living here, then you can find a better job. Many foreigners come here and work as an English teacher, there's a lot of opportunities, make friends on facebook groups, ask around.
Keep in mind that it may take a while for you to get hired, so lets say you have 2 years of student visa, then you search for a perfect job for 6 months, finally there's an interview.. they like you but can't hire you right now.. 1,2 months go by.. you are finally accepted, then you need to change your visa and that whole process may take around 3 months... when you blink, near one year has passed and that's why its so important to find something as soon as you can.
Just another tip about this: Find a Japanese school in Big metropolitan areas such as Tokyo. That will help you find a good job because there are a lot of opportunities.
About your second question: You would have to change your visa status first. Most probably you would find work, then start working unofficially before your visa status changes (meanwhile, your company would help you apply), then finally your visa status will change then you'll be officially working full time.
I hope I could help you somewhow!
oh, and search online for go go nihon.
cheers!
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