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Browse posts from our "Career Coach" column about working in Japan

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  October 4, 2024

  How to Negotiate Your Salary in Japan: Essential Guide for Tech Professionals

  A Complete guide on how to negotiate your salary as a foreigner working in tech in Japan. Practical ...

  A Complete guide on how to negotiate your salary as a foreigner working in tech in Japan. Practical tips on how to effectively prepare and n...

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  August 29, 2024

  An Essential Guide on How to Become a Junior Developer in Japan

  Discover the essential strategies and tips on landing a junior developer role in Japan, from expert ...

  Discover the essential strategies and tips on landing a junior developer role in Japan, from expert advice on resume writing and working wit...

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  August 2, 2024

  Comprehensive Guide to Childcare Options in Japan for International Families in 2024

  Discover the complete list of options for childcare in Japan and a step-by-step guide to decide whic...

  Discover the complete list of options for childcare in Japan and a step-by-step guide to decide which is the best choice, especially for an ...

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  August 2, 2024

  Raising an International Family in Japan: Experiences and Advice

  Get a glimpse of the day-to-day life of an international family living in Japan. Experience and advi...

  Get a glimpse of the day-to-day life of an international family living in Japan. Experience and advice for parents working in tech, through ...

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  June 27, 2024

  “The Alchemist”: Interview with Angelica Wang

  An interview with Angelica Wang, the Customer Success Manager at Japan Dev. She shares her journey o...

  An interview with Angelica Wang, the Customer Success Manager at Japan Dev. She shares her journey of coming to Japan through JET, getting i...

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  June 25, 2024

  “Into the Unknown” Interview with Eric Turner, founder of Japan Dev (Part 2)

  In continuation to Part 1 of the interview with the Founder of Japan Dev, Eric shares his insight on...

  In continuation to Part 1 of the interview with the Founder of Japan Dev, Eric shares his insight on the changes happening in Japan’s tech s...

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  June 19, 2024

  “Into the Unknown” Interview with Eric Turner, founder of Japan Dev (Part 1)

  Eric, the Founder of Japan Dev, shares his personal journey of how he came to Japan and reflects on ...

  Eric, the Founder of Japan Dev, shares his personal journey of how he came to Japan and reflects on his career transitions over the decade.

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  April 30, 2024

  Where are you going? On Choosing Destinations in Travel and Career

  The article looks at the parallels between traveling and careers, focusing on the ways to identify t...

  The article looks at the parallels between traveling and careers, focusing on the ways to identify the next destination from a new perspecti...

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  March 21, 2024

  What Teaching English in Italy Taught me about Careers in Japan

  Career Coach reflects on key career lessons from working as an English teacher in Italy.

  Career Coach reflects on key career lessons from working as an English teacher in Italy.

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  February 21, 2024

  3 Lessons I Learned as a New Business Owner and Parent in Japan

  3 lessons from a new business owner and parent in Japan. My reflections on the first year of busine...

  3 lessons from a new business owner and parent in Japan. My reflections on the first year of business.

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  February 7, 2024

  Career Coach: Top 3 tips for job seekers in Japan [2024]

  Top 3 pieces of advice for early-stage job seekers in 2024. Actionable steps to help you with your j...

  Top 3 pieces of advice for early-stage job seekers in 2024. Actionable steps to help you with your job search in Japan.