Job-Hunting ID PhotosDo Photos for ID Documents Really Expire? Why a 3-Month Limit Applies
Told to submit an ID photo taken within 3 months? Find out whether you can reuse an old photo, and why Japanese ID photos come with a validity period.
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Job-Hunting TipsJob-Hunting Interview: What New-Grad Hiring Managers Really Want Isn't Your Motivation—It's "Hou-Ren-Sou" | Web Designer Mr./Ms. I
Wondering how to present yourself on your résumé, entry sheet (ES) and in interviews? We asked I, a web industry designer, what matters when hiring new grads in Japan.
Job-Hunting TipsJob Hunting in Japan for the Class of 2025: What to Do by January and February of Your Third Year
Back from the New Year break? Here is what to do in January and February before shukatsu (job hunting) officially starts in March, including ID photos.
Job-Hunting Tips[Job Hunting Interview] Write Your Entry Sheet in Your Own Words, with Logic | Video Editor A
Spent ages on your entry sheet (ES) and still got rejected? You may wonder what HR staff and interviewers actually look for in job hunters. We asked A, who works in the video industry, to tell us.
Passport, Visa & Other ID PhotosWhat to Wear for a Japanese Passport Photo: Clothing Rules to Know
Clothing rules are easy to overlook for passport photos, and your favorite outfit may not be allowed. Here are the key tips on what to wear for a Japanese passport photo.
Job-Hunting Tips[Job Hunting Interview] Make Your Motivation Clear and Easy to Understand | Business Planner S
An interview with a former HR interviewer, now a business planner at a major IT and telecom company, on what they look for in entry sheets (ES) and job interviews in Japan.
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Job-Hunting Tips[Job Hunting Interview] Recruiters Look at How You Handle Trouble in Your "Gakuchika" | T, IT Industry
What do people who hire new graduates look for when they read entry sheets and interview candidates? We asked T, who works in the IT industry, to share the behind-the-scenes of Japanese new-grad hiring.
Job-Hunting Tips[Job Hunting Interview] What Recruiters Really Look For: Passion and Sincerity for the Job | K, Engineer
What do the people who actually handle new-graduate hiring look for in an entry sheet or interview? We asked K, who works in the IT industry, about their hiring priorities.
Job-Hunting Tips[Job Hunting Interview] Thorough Self-Analysis Makes a Better Entry Sheet | T, Systems Engineer
What do recruiters who hire new graduates look for when they read entry sheets and conduct interviews? We asked T, who works in the IT industry, to share the behind-the-scenes view of graduate hiring in Japan.
Passport, Visa & Other ID PhotosJapanese Passport Photo Rules: What to Watch Out For
Need a photo for a Japanese passport application or renewal? Here are the key photo rules to watch out for, from backgrounds and clothing to accessories and shadows.
Photo Booths at StationsPhoto Booth Locations in Omotesando & Aoyama [Many Inside Stations]
Omotesando and Aoyama have many apparel and creative companies, but ID photo booths are scarce and hard to find. Here is where to find them, mostly inside train stations.
Job-Hunting ID PhotosJob-Hunting ID Photos in Japan: What Does a "Plain Background" (Muhaikei) Mean?
Have you read the photo requirements before submitting your ID photo? Missing a rule can hurt your interview impression. Here we explain one of them: the "plain background" (muhaikei).