Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Would majoring in marketing in BCOMM & minoring in Japanese create high chances of being able to work in Japan


Would majoring in marketing in BCOMM & minoring in Japanese create high chances of being able to work in Japan?
I really want to work in Japan someday! I really want to work in a business related job, such as marketing or international relations. So, if I were to major in marketing and minor in Japanese create a high chance of getting a job in Japan? Just answer the question - No explanation of how hard it may be to get visas or anything. :P Thanks! :)
Japan - 4 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
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The best way to work in Japan, in the field you have chosen, is to apply to companies in your own country that have offices here in Japan. It really is not the custom here to hire overseas workers for jobs which the Japanese can do themselves. Having said that though, the old adage 'not what you know, but who you know' can be a big help. Get networking and best of luck.
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High chance? No. Some chance? Yes. It won't be a done deal. What will you have to offer that a Japanese person won't be able to do? Focus on that aspect of the situation.
3 :
High chance ? No...You need to have a skill a Japanese doesn't have.
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To add to what has already been said: Marketing is not that difficult to do. Most countries don't give out visas in this sector because people can do it. In my opinion the best way to work in Japan hassle and stress free is to work for a large company in your area that has branches worldwide. If they decide to transfer you to their Japanese branch (for whatever reason), they will do all the paperwork for you while you sit back and relax. The better the degree the better your chances of working with large multinational companies. Look into this