Hello there! We just thought we’d drop by and congratulate you for finally graduating.
It’s exciting. Isn’t it? Unless you want to go for higher studies, you can now choose your career path. Wouldn’t it be so fantastic and thrilling to work abroad, especially in a tech-advanced country like Japan?
“Why?” you ask?
Well, you see, there are many jobs in Japan for Indians. You see, due to its ageing population and low birth rate, Japan has been facing a chronic labour shortage for a while now. As a result, the demand for foreign workers has risen across all industries. So, to rectify this issue, the Japanese and Indian governments have come together and started the TITP (Technical Intern Training Program) to train and create jobs in Japan for foreigners. Under this program, foreign nationals are taught the Japanese language and Japanese culture. After the training is completed, candidates are sent to Japan to work for up to 5 years.
In 2016 alone, the country witnessed over 1 million foreign nationals working in Japan. As long as you have the right skills set, required qualifications, and a Japan working visa, getting a job in Japan should be easy enough.
Continue reading if you want to know the answer to “How To Get A Job In Japan” and look at the job opportunities in Japan for Indian Freshers available.
How To Get A Job In Japan From India
While there are a few ways to get a job in Japan, the best way, especially for freshers, is through TITP. As mentioned earlier, the Japanese and Indian governments have assembled and started the TITP (Technical Intern Training Program).
Now, what exactly is TITP?
The first thing you need to know is that this exceptional program has generated many jobs in Japan for Indian freshers.
TITP is an initiative the Indian and Japanese governments took to send Indian Trainees to Japan for technical training. The aim is to provide a platform and prepare young workers from India by helping them acquire industrial and vocational skills as technical intern trainees in Japan for 3-5 years to utilise such skills for economic and industrial development after returning to their home country.
Here is how TITP works:
- Recruitment for Candidates
Out of the many candidates who have registered with AKAL Japanese Academy’s TITP program, the academy’s officials will select eligible and appropriate candidates for the training program. - Training on Japanese Language and Culture
After selecting the eligible candidates, they will have to undergo 3-4 months of training in the language and culture of Japan. - Interview Process
After the training, candidates will have to go through the interview process with the representatives of the Japanese companies where they will be placed. - Medical Examination
Candidates who have cleared the interview will undergo medical examinations at any medical institution recommended by AKAL Japanese Academy. Those candidates who do not clear other candidates will replace the examination. - Visa Application Process
AKAL Japanese Academy will apply for a visa for the candidate at the Japanese consular office in India. - Entry to Japan
Candidates will enter Japan once the visa is finalised and received. - Japanese language and Technical Training
The candidates will then go through Japanese language and technical training for a month or two under the supervision of the companies where candidates are placed. The training period may differ, depending on the company. - Technical Intern Training begins
After completing the training, the trainees/candidates will start working in Japan. A yearly ‘National Trade Skill Test’ will have to be taken by the candidates to determine whether they can continue working in Japan or not. - Completion of TITP
After completing the TITP term, the candidates will have to return to India, where their skills and experience will be appreciated when job hunting.
Now, let’s take a look at some of the best jobs for Indians in Japan, shall we?
1. Civil Construction Worker
Average Annual Salary:
Rs. 80000 to 100000 Per Month
Minimum N Level Requirement:
N5 level of Japanese Language
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Unloading and preparing materials, tools, and equipment at the construction site.
- Digging and levelling to ready the site.
- Make cement by mixing the ingredients.
- Using construction materials to build structures or fill gaps.
- Clear debris and discarded material.
- Following health and safety regulations while working on site.
- Completing assigned tasks within the time provided by the construction manager or supervisor.
Skills Required:
- Time management skills
- Ability to use construction tools such as hammers, saws, drills, etc.
- Physical strength and endurance
- Communication skills
- Teamwork
2. Construction Management Engineer
Average Annual Salary:
Rs. 80000 to 100000 Per Month
Minimum N Level Requirement:
N3 level or above of Japanese Language
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Providing technical expertise to drawings and designs of the project.
- Planning and overseeing the design stages of the project.
- Coordinating with contractors, vendors, suppliers, etc.
- Supervising the construction engineering processes.
- Preparing work schedules.
- See to it that the project meets the budget and is completed on time given.
- Keeping logs and documenting the processes.
- Updating clients and senior managers about the progress of the project.
Skills Required:
- Communication skills
- Planning skills
- Time management skills
- Project management skills
- Leadership skills
- Proficiency in construction management software
- Knowledge of construction industry regulations.
3. Health Caregiver (Female)
Average Annual Salary:
Rs. 100000 to 120000 Per Month
Minimum N Level Requirement:
N4 level of Japanese Language
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Taking care of the patient (bathing, feeding, etc).
- Maintaining medical charts and monitoring medication.
- Scheduling necessary appointments such as visits to the patient’s doctor or family.
- Monitoring patient’s health conditions.
- Help clients take prescribed medication.
- Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside.
- Assist clients with personal care and hygiene.
- Help clients with physical therapy exercises.
- Plan and prepare meals with assistance from the clients (when they are able).
- Do the client’s shopping or accompany them when they shop.
- Perform light housekeeping duties that clients can’t complete on their own.
- Be a pleasant and supportive companion.
- Report any unusual incidents.
- Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency.
4. Plumber
Average Annual Salary:
Rs. 10,900 per month
Minimum N Level Requirement:
N3 level or above of Japanese Language
Roles And Responsibilities:
- Planning the layout of plumbing installations.
- Following plumbing codes and specifications to assemble, fix, maintain and repair drainage, sprinkler, heating and gas system.
- Checking malfunctions in plumbing and repairing them.
- Repairing valves, commodes, sinks, water heaters, water heaters, pipes, dishwashers, washing machines, air-conditioning units and other types of equipment in the kitchen that has to do with gas or water consumption.
- Calculating and preparing cost estimates.
5. Automobile Engineer
Average Annual Salary:
Rs. 6010260 Per Annum
Minimum N Level Requirement:
N5 level of Japanese Language
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Fixing project budgets, timescales and specifications with clients and managers.
- Assessing project requirements.
- Designing and building automobiles.
- Implementing test procedures and testing prototypes built.
- Analysing and interpreting data and results.
- Coordinating with suppliers and vendors.
- Supervising junior staff.
- Shopping for the best materials in the market to use.
- Following client feedback and making changes and improvements where required.
- In case of mechanical failures, solving and fixing them.
6. Hostess
Average Annual Salary:
Rs. 2170163.80 Per Annum
Minimum N Level Requirement:
N5 level of Japanese Language
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Welcoming customers/guests, showing them to their tables and giving them menus.
- Handling customer enquiries and complaints.
- Answering phone calls.
- Make reservations when requested.
- Ensuring the customers’ needs are met throughout their dining experience.
- Receiving payments.
- Helping other staff when required.
According to a 2014 statistic, over 28,047 Indian nationals resided in Japan. Out of these, approximately 60% of Indians are IT professionals and their families. In 2009, the director of Softbridge Solutions Japan Co., Kenichi Yoshida said that the Indian engineers are becoming the backbone of Japan’s IT industry and that “it is important for Japanese industry to work together with India.”
As you can see, Indian talents are more than welcomed in Japan. So, apart from the profiles mentioned above, there is a ton of work in Japan for Indians. So, if you want to find employment in Japan, visit and call on the number mentioned in the link below:
https://www.japan-academy.in/
We wish you the best of luck finding your dream job in Japan.
Until next time, sayōnara for now.
