Hey guys, I work in the trades here, network cabling more specifically. I noticed theres alot of telecommunication work out in Japan, Ive also spoke to a few japanese electricians on Instagram and they said the Telco industry is indeed a busy one. So what are the steps I need to take to get the ball rolling?? also what websites would you guys recommend to find work in japan?. Thanks
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Step 1: Will probably need Japanese N1.
Step 2: Have at least Bachelor’s degree or about 10 yrs of experience in this field to quality for a visa.
You’d need to redo your licenses as the Canadian ones aren’t likely to be recognized here. This site should have the details for that: https://www.shiken.or.jp/
The bad news though is that generally speaking the trades are not careers that sponsor visas. Unless you’re a world renowned expert in some niche aspect of the industry.
For the kind of field you’re in, I think it might not be possible to find work in Japan unless you have near native fluency in Japanese language. I also hope you have a college degree because finding a company to sponsor you will most likely not be possible without one. If you do have a degree, you’re easiest way to find a job is English teaching in Japan if you have no substantial Japanese skills.
> I work in the trades here, network cabling
There’s plenty of that work in Japan, **but…**
1. Japan does not have “trades” work visas for Canadians so you will be limited to a one year Working Holiday Visa.
2. If you have any kind of bachelor’s degree, then you *might* be able to find a Japanese company in dire need of telecommunication workers and willing to go to bat for them with Japanese Immigration. Ideally you need TEN years of very solid/specific experience (provable with tax receipts) in your trade or a bachelor’s degree.
3. Alternatively, marry the first Japanese you can find, and get telecommunication work without a problem (except the inevitable alimony and child support).
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*Warning:*
You might find Japanese wages for telecommunication workers vastly lower than Canada, and Japanese overtime (often unpaid) much greater.