To work as a Specified Skilled Worker, you need not only to pass tests but also to have an employment contract with an accepting company. When looking for and applying to companies, check the job conditions, job duties, and whether the company can proceed with the residence status application.
What to Check Before Looking for a Company
Check whether the job duties match a target field of Specified Skilled Worker.
You meet the required Japanese and skills test requirements or plan to take the tests.
You have organized your preferred conditions, such as work location, working hours, night shifts, days off, and whether there is a dormitory
You can explain whether you are coming from overseas or are in Japan and changing your residence status
Where to look for jobs
Use job sites, company recruitment pages, public consultation desks, and introductions from schools or supporters. Even for introduced jobs, always check the conditions yourself.
Monthly salary, hourly wage, bonus, pay raise, and salary payment date
Overtime pay, late-night allowance, and holiday work allowance
Working hours, breaks, days off, and whether there are night shifts or shift work
Dormitory fees, meal costs, utilities, transportation costs, and other deductions
Social insurance, employment insurance, and workers' compensation insurance
Who will handle the residence status application
Name of the registered support organization
Things to prepare before applying
Documents requested by the company, such as your resume and work history
Proof of passing the Japanese language and skills tests, or information on planned test dates
For people in Japan, check your residence card and period of stay
For people coming from overseas, check your passport and when you can travel
Make notes so you can ask about unclear points in the job posting during the interview
Job offers to be careful about
Job duties or work location are unclear
The salary is high, but there is no explanation of dormitory fees, fees, or deductions
The company does not show you the contract or working conditions
Explanations about deposits, penalty fees, referral fees, and other costs are unclear
The company says it will keep your passport or residence card
The company rushes you to join before explaining the residence status application
Next Step
After applying, the next step is the interview. In the interview, you not only explain your experience but also check the job duties and support system.