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Job Hunting in Summer

2011/07/27

Summer vacation is the second biggest job-hunting season in Japan. Some people on temporary contracts may find their contracts finished at the end of July, others may decide summer is the time to escape a job that wasn't a good fit.

When job hunting during the summer, the same tips apply as when looking for jobs in the spring, however, with fewer positions available networking becomes more important. Often positions that come up during the summer are open because someone has suddenly left a school, leaving the school without much time to post ads and look for candidates, so if you know someone who knows someone working there, you have an "in".

It may be worthwhile to print up some business cards with your personal contact information so that you can leave your name with people who may be able to help you down the line. Business cards can be mad very cheaply at any local printer, or through one of the automatic card-printing machines found at some major train stations or Don Quixote stores.

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