Introducing jobs for foreigners in Yokohama! You can work even if you are not good at Japanese
Yokohama has long been a port town where ships from foreign countries arrive. It is very popular as a wonderful town with an exotic atmosphere, as culture from overseas has come into the city.
Yamashita Park, Yokohama Chinatown, Yamate, Motomachi, Isezaki-cho, Minato Mirai district, etc. are really full of various charms, and it is a very popular town where foreigners want to live.
Therefore, this time we will introduce recommended jobs that foreigners living in Yokohama can do and how to find them.
Certificates required for foreigners to work in Japan
If you entered the country from overseas to work for a specific company, I don't think there will be any problems as the company will provide support, but for those who are moving to Yokohama from overseas or other prefectures, or those who are studying abroad, the stay will be for a limited time and you will not be able to do it yourself. You will need to obtain a status of residence and look for a job.
If you want to work in Japan, you will need not only a visa but also a status of residence, unless you are a permanent resident. If you do not have this status of residence, you will be punished as illegal labor.
In addition, even if you have a status of residence, you must be careful as working beyond the permitted scope or working beyond the specified period is prohibited.
Reference: Immigration Services Agency Application for Certificate of Eligibility https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/applications/procedures/16-1.html
In addition, international students can work ``up to 28 hours a week, excluding work such as entertainment business''.
How foreigners can find work in Yokohama
Job search/application
If there are no work qualification issues, the next step is to search for a job. Here are some sites where you can search for jobs.
When searching, please include yokohama and kanagawa and enter the keywords for the job you are looking for.
In addition to this, you can search for jobs on various job posting sites by searching the Internet for ``Yokohama Foreigner 〇〇'' by entering the job type in ◯◯.
- Japan Working Holiday Association job Board Reference: https://www.job-board.info/
- Gaijin Pot Jobs Reference: https://jobs.gaijinpot.com/index/index/lang/en
- Indeed Reference: https://jp.indeed.com/jobs?q=job&l=Yokohama
Interview preparation
Once you have applied, prepare for the interview. Prepare all necessary documents and write a resume and, if necessary, a work history. Although it depends on the regulations of the place you are applying to, it is a good idea to remember how to write a Japanese resume.
We will introduce you to a resume template, so please use it as a reference.
Reference: Rikunabi Next resume/CV template https://next.rikunabi.com/tenshokuknowhow/archives/8552/
From interview to recruitment
During the interview, be sure to confirm working hours, salary, transportation expenses, holidays, etc. For example, international students are required to work up to 28 hours a week. Be careful not to run into trouble after being hired.
Jobs in Yokohama for foreigners who cannot speak Japanese
The biggest barrier for foreigners looking to work in Japan is language proficiency, but there are also jobs that can be done even if you are a beginner in Japanese or cannot speak Japanese.
You can start with those jobs and gradually learn Japanese and move up. Why not start with what you can?
English teaching job
There is still a need for English education in Japan, and there is a high demand for teachers at English conversation schools. It is said that teaching a foreign language in that country's language is a shortcut to improving your skills, and not being able to speak Japanese can actually be an advantage. There are various hiring criteria, but it is possible to work as an English teacher at an international school.
There are many English conversation schools and international schools in Yokohama, and there are as many job openings as in Tokyo, so it is relatively easy to find a job.
Although you will need to know some basic Japanese, this job can be done even if you have relatively little Japanese language ability.
factory work
Working in a factory is a job that once you learn the work you are responsible for, you can continue to work as you get used to it. It will be easier to work in a workplace where many foreigners work. Unlike in the customer service industry, you don't directly deal with customers, so you can check and memorize each step one by one, so even people who aren't confident in their Japanese ability can take on the challenge.
In Yokohama (Kanagawa Prefecture), there are also quite a few job openings in the manufacturing industry that are open to foreigners, so please try searching using the search method I introduced earlier.
Hotel room cleaning job
Cleaning hotel rooms is also a job where many foreigners are hired. In particular, Yokohama is a city in high demand as both a tourist destination and a business location, so there are many job openings for hotel jobs.
It's a workplace with many foreigners, just like a factory, so it's relatively easy to learn about work and communicate with them.
However, the level of room cleaning in Japanese hotels is quite high, so there are quite detailed rules. Since you will be passing by customers, your manners will be strictly checked, so you will need to work in accordance with Japanese culture, so it will be a good opportunity to learn Japanese-style hospitality and manners.
Cafes and bars with many foreign customers
Yokohama is a large city, and as it is a port town, it is also a town where many foreigners gather. It is said that there are many cafes, bars, and pubs where foreigners gather, so it is necessary to have staff who can deal with foreigners.
Foreign-themed stores have the advantage of having foreign staff. Even though you are in the hospitality industry, by studying commonly used Japanese phrases, you will be able to deal with Japanese people to some extent.
Afterwards, you can improve your skills by learning little by little while serving customers.
summary
What did you think?
I think there are many people who think that they cannot work in Japan because they are not good at Japanese.
However, you will definitely have a chance to take advantage of being a foreigner and work in Yokohama, which is your dream.
Why not try searching for the job you want on one of our recommended job search sites?
