[Start Early!] Why You Should Get Your Job-Hunting Photo Taken Early in Japan
Shukatsu (the organized job-hunting process for new graduates in Japan) kicks off in the third year of university, and many students aren't sure where to begin.
Our recommendation: get your ID photo taken first.
Taking it early has a lot of advantages! Here are the reasons.
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Reason 1 to get your job-hunting photo taken early: you'll run out of time once info sessions and interviews start!
Once job hunting starts, the first thing you'll do is attend company information sessions. Many students want to go to as many sessions as possible so they can carefully choose which companies to apply to.
Each company holds its sessions on different dates and times, and with classes, personal plans, and part-time jobs, free time disappears quickly.
Even if you plan to have a proper ID photo taken, it becomes hard to clear a space in your schedule. On top of that, if it overlaps with the studio's busy season, reservations become harder to get, making things even tougher.
To avoid this, it's best to get your photo taken early while you still have time to spare.
Reason 2 to get your job-hunting photo taken early: it's a chance to check your appearance!
Your job-hunting photo is the first time a company "meets" you, so you want to make a good impression.
The most important thing is a clean, neat look. It's also the first thing hiring managers notice.
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If you choose a session without hair and makeup service, it's a good opportunity to try out the hairstyle and makeup you plan to use for job hunting.
You may find that the style you had in mind is too difficult to pull off, or that it simply doesn't suit you. If you're trying an unfamiliar hairstyle or makeup look, we recommend practicing it once on your own before your photo shoot.
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If you choose a session with hair and makeup included, you may pick up tips from the professional styling that you can use on your own.
The earlier your photo is taken, the earlier you can check your overall appearance, so you can approach job hunting with confidence and plenty of time to spare.
Get your job-hunting photo taken early at a professional ID photo studio!
Photo studios that handle a wide range of occasions, such as Shichi-Go-San (a traditional celebration for children aged 3, 5, and 7) and Coming-of-Age Day ceremonies, are often crowded. Even if you avoid the busy season for job-hunting photos, it may overlap with the peak season for other events.
A way to avoid this is to choose a studio that specializes in ID photos.
Reservations tend to be easier to get there even during other photo studios' busy seasons, so we recommend it.
Summary
In this article, we covered why it's a good idea to get your ID photo taken early!
Get an early start and approach your job hunt with time to spare!
- I love writing and I'm currently studying copywriting. I turn the questions our guests often ask and the things I notice in the studio into easy-to-read articles about job-hunting and ID photos, so that even first-timers can understand them.
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