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Most people fail to get hired in Japan —
not because they lack skills,
but because they misunderstand the system.

You may have applied many times — but never received a reply.

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Free online briefing · Live on Zoom

This briefing is free so you can decide whether this approach is right for you.

Why you are stuck — even if you are capable

You are not failing because you lack effort.

You apply.
You prepare.
You wait.

But nothing moves.

Interviews don't lead to offers.
Rejections come without clear reasons.

If this feels familiar, you are not alone.

Person reflecting

Why most capable people fail to get hired in Japan

The reason many capable people get stuck is not obvious — but it is consistent.

Most people looking for work in Japan believe that effort and motivation are enough.

They apply to many companies. They prepare answers. They wait for results.

But they do not understand how Japanese companies actually evaluate candidates.

Japanese hiring follows clear patterns in resumes, interviews, and communication.

Many strong candidates fail not because they lack skills —

but because they do not know what Japanese employers actually evaluate.

This is not a motivation problem. It is a structure problem.

The briefing exists to show you this structure — before you repeat the same mistakes.

Final career decision

How Japanese hiring actually works

Japanese hiring is not random. It follows a repeatable system.

Companies evaluate candidates step by step — from resume structure to interview answers to communication style.

Each stage has clear expectations.

Most people prepare in the wrong order.

They focus on language skills or technical knowledge first.

But Japanese companies evaluate something else before those things matter.

Understanding this system changes everything.

When you know what companies evaluate at each stage, you can prepare correctly —

and improve after rejection instead of repeating the same mistakes.

Most candidates try harder. Successful candidates prepare differently.

Japanese hiring process

What this 90-minute briefing gives you

1

A clear picture of how foreigners really get hired in Japan

Which visas actually lead to jobs.
Which industries are actively hiring foreign workers.
And what Japanese companies truly look for — beyond resumes and language tests.

2

What Japanese companies say — and what they don't

What employers expect from foreign workers.
Why some candidates are avoided.
And what companies worry about when hiring from overseas.

3

A realistic path forward — with or without JEIP

The realistic ways people find jobs in Japan.
What a fast visa route actually looks like.
And whether structured support is necessary in your case.

We also share:

  • – Real situations of foreigners working in Japanese companies
  • – What "safe" employment actually means in Japan
  • – What the paid program focuses on, and who it is for

No promises.
No pressure.
Just clarity before you decide.

Briefing participants

Built on real hiring decisions in Japan

This program is not built on theory.

For over 10 years, we have been directly involved in real hiring decisions in Japan.

Each year, we conduct more than 50 interviews and evaluate candidates based on what Japanese companies actually look for.

We also closely observe and support recruitment processes where over 300 foreign professionals are hired into Japanese companies every year.

This system is built from inside the hiring room — not from outside it.

This briefing is not the program.

It exists to help you understand how Japanese hiring really works —and to decide whether deeper, personalized guidance is necessary for you.

Upcoming Free Online Briefings

Live on Zoom. Free to join.

Time shown in JST (Japan Standard Time).
India & Sri Lanka: 3.5 hours behind JST.

The session is conducted in Japanese.
Slides are shown in both Japanese and English.

Online Briefing

Sat, Jan 17, 2026

18:30 JST

(15:00 IST / SLST)

Language: Japanese (Slides in English)

Open

Online Briefing

Wed, Jan 21, 2026

21:30 JST

(18:00 IST / SLST)

Language: Japanese (Slides in English)

Open
Briefing session participants

What participants say

Participant

Vietnam | Male, 20s

"I learned for the first time that there are things to think about before applying."

Participant

Indonesia | Female, 30s

"I was able to organize what I should prepare."

Participant

Sri Lanka | Male, 20s

"I understood a little about what is being evaluated in interviews."

Participant

Cambodia | Female, 20s

"I realized that I need to make my own decisions before relying on someone."

Participant

India | Male, 30s

"I understood for the first time what Japanese companies value."

Participant

Vietnam | Female, 20s

"My way of thinking about why I failed changed."

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Frequently Asked Questions

What language is the briefing conducted in?

The briefing is conducted in Japanese. Slides are shown in both Japanese and English to support understanding.

Do you introduce jobs or employers?

No. We do not introduce jobs or employers. This program focuses on helping you understand Japanese hiring standards and prepare your own job search.

Are you a recruitment agency or placement service?

No. This is not a recruitment or placement service. It is a guidance-based program to help you make informed decisions and take action by yourself.

Is this for people with low Japanese skills?

Yes, if you are willing to learn and practice.

Will I be forced to join the full program?

No. The briefing is a standalone session.

Who is this for?

This briefing is designed for job seekers from various Asian countries, including Vietnam, Indonesia, India, Sri Lanka, and others, who are interested in working in Japan.

What if I'm looking for immediate job placement?

This program may not be the right fit. JEIP focuses on building your independent job search skills rather than placing you directly into positions.

Do you guarantee employment results?

No. We provide guidance and structure, but your job search results depend on your own efforts and circumstances.

JEIP is built on understanding how hiring actually works in Japan —not on promises or guarantees.

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