~ To all our users seeking to change their careers ~
Hello. My name is Kuramoto and I’m a team member here at Washokujob.
Today, I’d like to offer all of our users some tips about transferring jobs abroad♪
**First and foremost, in order to legally work abroad, you will need a
After speaking with many hopefuls seeking to transfer abroad, I’m left with the impression that many people might not be aware of the need for a work visa. The application for a work visa does not begin when you initially apply for an open job position, but rather after you have received an official offer of employment. There are many documents necessary in this procedure that will be your individual responsibility in order to ensure you can successfully receive a work visa (except in the case your employment is through a working holiday visa).
**【Examples of Required Documentation】
・Proof of education and graduation
・Original copies of various licenses (chef’s license, etc.)
・Proof of employment provided by previous employers
・Noncriminal certificate provided by a police station, etc.
Additionally, there are various tools that will be necessary for you to properly communicate with those in charge of hiring, such as: LINE, WeChat, and other social networking services, as well as Outlook, Gmail, and Skype.
Aside from their use in communicating with hiring managers, if a candidate is unaware of how to use some of these basic tools, certain employers may see this as grounds for deeming the candidate unsuitable for the position.
Therefore, if you do not currently have an account with some of the above tools, or are unsure of how to use them, we recommend preparing and familiarizing yourself before applying for positions abroad.
Next, I would like to explain how the hiring process works at Washokujob, beginning with how to register with us!
【Washokujob Hiring Process】
User Registration with Washokujob ~Please input the number of years of experience you have and in which genres of food, as well as other special skills and certifications you possess.
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Using Washokujob’s MyPage resume building tool, you can input your work experience, skills, and more. ~The information you input here will be submitted to the hiring company. Please remember to enter everything in an organized and professional manner, and include all important details such as the dates for your previous employment. Don’t forget to upload your face photo! ※Here’s an example below:
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For those with culinary experience, please also submit photos of dishes you have prepared (please submit about 10 photos or more). ~While it depends on the job posting, many will require photos of prepared dishes as part of the application. If you do not have any such photos on hand, we recommend taking some and arranging them in advance!
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Carefully read the job postings on Washokujob’s website before applying. ～Washokujob’s job postings will include the required years of experience and skills for the position, in addition to the annual salary and other benefits. These will all be essential factors when deciding your next career move, so please consider them carefully.
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Interview with Washokujob’s Career Advisors (estimated duration: 30 minutes to 1 hour by phone; 1 to 2 hours in person)
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Submission of resume and other work history
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Document Screening
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Interviews (typically about 1-3 rounds)
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On-site culinary test monitored by the hiring company
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Decision
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You will then prepare and organize the necessary documentation, submit it to the hiring company, and begin the work visa application process.
～The amount of time required to receive your visa following application varies from country-to-country, and is a case-by-case basis, but can take about 6 months at the shortest, or up to 1 year at the longest. It should also take about 2-3 months following the hiring decision before you will relocate abroad.
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Once your visa is ready, you can relocate abroad and begin working!
This is the typical flow of things for transferring careers abroad via Washokujob. It may seem a bit overwhelming at first to manage all of these steps, but from the moment you begin your career search with us, Washokujob’s career advisors will be there to support you along the way. Please feel free to reach out to us at any time!
Let’s work together make your dreams of working abroad a reality!