When applying for jobs abroad, you might run into more problems on your PC or phone than you expected. (◎◎;)Unlike applying for jobs domestically, applying for jobs requires online interviews, printing/scanning certain documentation, and more that may cause the process to run less smoothly than desired. (；ﾟДﾟ)And because of this, the employer's image of you may also suffer... And of course we don't want that to happen! Therefore, Washokujob has outlined some tools that will be useful when applying for jobs abroad, as well as things you can benefit from having in your life abroad after relocating for work♪

Even if you do not have a computer, there is a lot you can do with just your smartphone♪♪

＜E-mail＞

☆Be Advised☆Many people may use a traditional-style Japanese cellphone when applying for jobs, but as far as job positions abroad are concerned, we advice that you conduct business using a smartphone 　→With a smartphone, you can use a variety of applications and social networking services. 　　Plus, these phones are typically used abroad. And it will be helpful if your smartphone is from your own country, as opposed to a foreign one that might be difficult to understand

Now that you have a smartphone, you can make a new e-mail address free of charge from one of the below links♪

・Used everywhere abroad Yahoo Mail 　Make a new Yahoo Mail account

・Widely used minus a select few placesGmail 　Make a new Gmail account

☆With your new, free e-mail address, you will be able to ＜have important exchanges and send/receive documents＞ and see the history of these exchanges.

＜Social Networking Tools for Online Interviews＞

Many foreign companies will conduct interviews via various social networking tools. The Washokujob staff also uses a variety of social networking tools to communicate with companies abroad, so we can account for their usefulness('◇')ゞ

For Android users, you can download these apps and tools from the Google Play store. For iPhone users, you can downloud these apps and tools from the App Store.

★LINE：This free service allows for messaging and phone calls, as well as sending pictures and other documents. Since documents will become unavailable for download after a certain time as passed, please make use of the album function. Google Play:LINE Android App Store:LINE iPhone

★Wechat：Though used mainly in China, many Chinese employers will use it for the hiring process. Google Play:Wechat Android App Store:Wechat iPhone

★Whatsapp：Used mainly in Hong Kong and Australia. You can save other people's Whatsapp contacts in your address book to easily contact them in the future. Google Play:Whatsapp Android App Store:Whatsapp iPhone

★Skype：Aside from it's basic online functions, you can also used Skype to make phone calls abroad at a cost. Google Play:Skype App Store:Skype iPhone

There are also other apps, such as Botim which is also used in China.

＜Print/Scan Documents at Convenience Stores＞

A lot of our candidates struggle to provide certain documentation as they do not have a computer, printer, scanner, etc. at home. Unlike Japan, many documents abroad are sent in PDF format. So, without the proper tools at home, many people are unable to properly sign/send such documentation.

But don't worry! Everything can go smoothly if you make use of the printers and scanners at convenience stores!

you can make use of the industrial printers at convenience stores such at 7-11 and Family Mart. You can connect your smartphone or USB cable, or even make used of the PrintSmash App!

　スマホからプリントPrintSmash For NetPrint※7-11

As a last word, for all of you who will be transferring to work abroad, we suggest that you begin trying to take on some more autonomy in searching different tips and methods online, or trying new things out yourself! Because unlike Japan, you might not find a kind, detailed explanation for various services and tools. If you keep these things in mind and put in the effort, your life abroad won't feel so different from the life you know now. But of course, if you ever have any concerns at all, please don't hesitate to contact us here at Washokujob, and we'll help you out(^^)/

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