Trying to find a fresh graduate civil engineering job in Japan, any advice?

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   **Trying to find a fresh graduate civil engineering job in Japan, any advice?**

   Hey y’all, I’ve got a question for those who might have experience in a similar situation. I’ve been studying Japanese for the past 3 years, got my N2 in 2022 (haven’t tried for N1 yet), and feel relatively confident in my business Japanese skills. I’m a 4th year student in civil engineering from Canada. was hoping to work at a company in Japanese where I could work while speaking Japanese, but I’m a little lost as to what the best way of going about things is. I’ve just started applying to jobs online and am unsure about my other options. If anyone has advice it would be seriously appreciated!

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2. It would be best to have a few years experience, but there are a few Japanese development consulting firms (contract with JICA, World Bank, ADB, etc…) that design and implement development assistance projects. Many of these firms hire foreigners with limited Japanese if you have relevant skills and civil engineering would probably fit the bill. I would suggest starting at a Canadian company like CPCS to get some experience and keep studying Japanese. Then try to apply at a Japanese consulting firm in the same industry (e.g. ALMEC, PADECO, there are many others – search around on DEVEX.com). Pay is likely worse in Japan, FYI.