Hi everyone,
I was wondering how a several month / 1-year employment gap would be perceived in Japan.
I am in tech in the US, in which I personally know people who have not had any trouble getting a job coming off of an extended employment gap. Typically, it is not a big deal as long as there is a valid explanation and you can pass the interview.
I was wondering how it is typically perceived in Japan? I’m asking as someone who has 8+ years of continuous employment with a college degree so no prior gaps. Definitely I am not asking as someone who has little to show beyond the employment gap. Perception may be industry-specific, in which I case I am more interested in the IT industry in Japan.
I did search around in reddit in the Japan-related subreddits, but the little hits I found were a couple years old, so I’m wondering if the answer is different now in the current economy o Japan.
I’m currently employed, so this is just out of curiosity in future planning. Appreciate any feedback, especially from those in IT in Japan, thanks in advance.
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**Question regarding employment gap**
Hi everyone,
I was wondering how a several month / 1-year employment gap would be perceived in Japan.
I am in tech in the US, in which I personally know people who have not had any trouble getting a job coming off of an extended employment gap. Typically, it is not a big deal as long as there is a valid explanation and you can pass the interview.
I was wondering how it is typically perceived in Japan? I’m asking as someone who has 8+ years of continuous employment with a college degree so no prior gaps. Definitely I am not asking as someone who has little to show beyond the employment gap. Perception may be industry-specific, in which I case I am more interested in the IT industry in Japan.
I did search around in reddit in the Japan-related subreddits, but the little hits I found were a couple years old, so I’m wondering if the answer is different now in the current economy o Japan.
I’m currently employed, so this is just out of curiosity in future planning. Appreciate any feedback, especially from those in IT in Japan, thanks in advance.
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Not as long, but I’m an experienced software engineer with several one month gaps between jobs. No one ever asked about them in any of my interviews.
The only time a gap has actually mattered in my work history was when I got clearance. Immigration doesn’t care, and a prospective job might inquire but you can just say “I took some personal time” or “I did some self studies” or whatever.