Starting Job Hunting in December? Begin with Your ID Photo!
December is here, and recruiting activity for full-time hiring is picking up.
Students who were busy with club activities, or who just couldn't get motivated until now, are gradually starting to move, too.
If you're starting your job hunt (shukatsu) in December, we recommend taking your ID photo first. Here's why!
Your ID photo is the easiest part of your entry sheet to prepare
The first thing you'll need when job hunting in Japan is the entry sheet (ES), the application form companies use for initial screening. Your self-introduction and your reasons for applying take real thought and careful writing. The ID photo, on the other hand, is simply: go to the studio → get photographed → receive your photo (or digital data). Put even more simply, the only step you have to do yourself is “go to the studio.”
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If you're not sure where to start, begin with the ID photo, which has the lowest barrier to entry, and use it to switch into job-hunting mode.
Get your photo taken before the studios get crowded
ID photo studios get crowded as March approaches, when the official job-hunting season opens in Japan, and appointments become hard to get.
In addition, more and more companies are starting their recruiting earlier, so information sessions and selection rounds are increasingly held before March. As a result, it gets harder and harder to book a slot that fits your schedule in March.
To get your photo taken on the day you want without rushing, we recommend going early, before the studios fill up.
Putting it off can lead to mistakes
If you put off getting your ID photo taken, it can lead to unexpected mistakes.
Requirements vary by company. Some have special photo specifications, and some ask you to write your name on the back of the photo when you glue it onto the form. If you take your photo at the last minute and rush to submit it, you're more likely to miss these requirements and send in something that doesn't comply.
An ID photo is there to confirm your identity, but it's also a way for employers to see whether you can follow rules and etiquette as a working professional. Even if the content of your entry sheet is excellent, a mistake with your photo can hold you back.
Don't underestimate it as “just an ID photo.” Get it taken early and be prepared!
Summary
For a strong start to your job hunt, take care of your ID photo first. It's the easiest part of your entry sheet to prepare, and getting it done before the studios get crowded will help your job search go smoothly. Putting it off can also lead to mistakes, so it's important to prepare early.
Let's shift gears and give it our best for the job hunt ahead!
- I joined as a new graduate and now manage the studio's operations. Not long ago I was a job seeker myself, so I know the worries firsthand: "What kind of photo makes a good impression?" "Are my hair and clothes okay?" I share practical tips from a viewpoint close to job seekers.
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