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- Final Day of Anime Expo 2013
- July 9th, 2013Category: Arts & Entertainment
- The Anime Expo wrapped up its final day with a huge showing of cosplayers. If you are into cosplay, Japanese culture or just curious as to what everyone looks like then I highly recommend checking out the Anime Expo in 2014. ... » Continue Reading
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- Job Offer, Salary, Contract and Work Rules
- July 8th, 2013Category: Teaching in Japan, Working in Japan
- Job Offer, Salary, Contract and Work Rules Once you receive a job offer it is important to check the contract, especially when it comes to salary and working hours to make sure you have a thorough understanding on the terms and conditions. Usually in Japan you ... » Continue Reading
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- Crazy Costumes at the Anime Expo
- July 6th, 2013Category: Culture, Work Tips
- Day 2 of the Anime Expo kicked off and there were even more crazy costumes on display. Which one is your favorite? ... » Continue Reading
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- Cosplayers descend on the Anime Expo in Los Angeles
- July 6th, 2013Category: Culture
- The 22nd annual Anime Expo kicked off at the Los Angeles Convention Center from July 4 - 7. 50,000 people are expected to attend dressed as their favorite Japanese anime character. Cosplayers of all shapes and sizes posed and showed off their custom creations. Many ... » Continue Reading
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- What to Expect in a Japanese Job Interview
- July 1st, 2013Category: Teaching in Japan, Working in Japan
- What to Expect During a Japanese Job Interview. The interview is one of the most important parts of the job search process. Your resume and cover letter are simply tools to get you to the interview stage. This is your chance to convince the employer that you are ... » Continue Reading
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- Best Time to Apply for an English Teaching Job in Japan
- June 24th, 2013Category: Teaching in Japan, Working in Japan
- Best Time to Apply for an English Teaching Job in Japan Job hunting is a tedious process that requires a lot of patience. Writing a killer cover letter, perfecting your resume, applying to jobs and waiting for employers to call can be a stressful experience. T ... » Continue Reading
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- Social Media Tips for Job Seekers in Japan
- June 17th, 2013Category: Teaching in Japan, Working in Japan
- Social Media Tips for Getting a Job in Japan Applying for jobs today is very easy compared to before because of several advances in technology. In this video, Rhyming Gaijin gives a few social media tips that could help set up your application and increase your c ... » Continue Reading
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- Visit GaijinPot at the Anime Expo at the Los Angeles Convention Center July 4 ~ 7
- June 17th, 2013Category: Events
- Do you have questions about working and living in Japan? GaijinPot will be coming to the Anime Expo at the Los Angeles Convention Centre from July 4 ~ 7 to answer all your questions about working and living in Japan. GaijinPot.com is the largest English langu ... » Continue Reading
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- Tips for Applying to Jobs in Japan
- June 10th, 2013Category: Teaching in Japan, Work Tips, Working in Japan
- Tips for Applying to Jobs in Japan In the previous video we discussed the options for getting to Japan. In this video we will discuss the steps need to apply for an English teaching job in Japan. One of the easiest ways to find a job in Japan is to upload your ... » Continue Reading
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- Executive Fight Night 2: The Aftermath
- June 6th, 2013Category: Events, Living in Japan
- The Aftermath: Post Executive Fight Night II By Adam “The Landlord” German It’s finally over! For three months I was able to do something most desk jockeys only dreamed of; get a taste of the life of a full time athlete and train for Executive Fight Night 2. ... » Continue Reading
