How to Succeed (and Fail) at a Job Interview in Japan

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How to Succeed (and Fail) at a Job Interview in Japan

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From Bloomberg:

How to Succeed (and Fail) at a Job Interview in Japan
Ever thought about how many times to knock on the door when you are heading into a job interview? In Japan, it matters.

A shortage of young people means there are two job openings for every applicant in Tokyo, prompting some Japanese companies to consider hiring foreign workers. But an interview can be an etiquette minefield, particularly for a non-native. Even Japanese students have to be drilled on the code, so it’s all the more important for outsiders to be aware of the rules.

"It’s kind of a test of how well you’re trying to fit in," said Rochelle Kopp, who runs Japan Intercultural Consulting, which helps multicultural workplaces function better.
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Are we sure we want to work in Japan after the other articles you posted?
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So there's the interview secret knock. Knock three times, wait 1 second, and then knock on and off every second five times.

Also I imagine that people have other people measure the angle of the bow with a giant protractor. Your bow is at 35 degrees, it should be 30 or 45.
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In my experience, unless you are teaching English or another 2nd language, it's hard to land a job as a foreigner in most normal fields without being headhunted.
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takenoko wrote: Wed Dec 27, 2017 8:44 pm Are we sure we want to work in Japan after the other articles you posted?
¯\_(ツ)_/¯ I just find the interesting articles and repost them.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0r3e2x0gdJg

This video teaches you both how to properly bow and how to properly eat Japanese sushi.
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