In anticipation of the uncertain news involving Geos we hope to keep readers and job hunters updated through the GaijinPot Blogs. For all those looking to quickly find new employment we recommend checking through the positions on GaijinPot. Access our Japan Jobs page here.
If you are confident in your Japanese ability you may wish to also look at our sister site, Ecentral.jp. We are currently in an employer’s market. As job seekers flood into competition for fewer jobs, some employers will inevitably develop an attitude that prospective employees must be the “cream of the crop” with very little interest in wasting time on interviewing less qualified candidates.
To avoid being classified as the later, here are a few tips from GaijinPot:
Write a Cover Letter Employers are looking for reasons to skip over resumes.
Dress for Success If you are hearing this for the first time, you are already out of the race.
Be Flexible Maybe a couple of years on the Oki Islands of Shimane may not be so bad.
Network A lot of companies are being bombarded with resumes at the moment. A personal introduction by a friend could do wonders.
Be Quick The “official” hiring season for English teachers and staff in general is over, however there remain a small number of schools that have urgent positions to fill. In addition, it is possible that positions will become available after a month or two as some new employees find they can not work in their new environments. If you have the wherewithal to stay around for a few months, you might want to plan to take advantage of that.
Seeking more information? Join our Japan forums here or leave comments below and share what you know to help both yourself and others in a similar situation. We will also be updating this blog page again shortly.
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I am in the same position just like many others. My wife and I are trying to obtain but we have had no luck. Where did you get your Rishokuhyou from. We tried calling GEOS head office and G. Com and nobody had a clue….go figure. These people are idiots. Anyway I am need unemployment badly and any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Ex-GEOS teachers waiting for their (illegally) delayed 離職票, it IS possible to start your registration for unemployment insurance now. My 借り受けつけ started yesterday, so by 5/12 the registration will be done, between 5/13 and 6/2 I'll attend the 説明会 when my 離職票 arrives, and 6/3 will be the first payment date. 11 days earlier than if you wait for the documents to arrive. Please let others know!
“We are currently in an employer’s market” That's B.S., for ENglish teachers its an employee's market. THere aren't enough talented teachers to go around. In one day of applications I got 3 job offers.
(Scandanavian folklore) a supernatural creature (either a dwarf or a giant) that is supposed to live in caves or in the mountains.
What ex Geos teacher said was true…harsh!but true!!
whats a troll?
What a sad little troll you are.
To All Teachers Considering Going Back To Work On Friday!
1. You will not be paid for April.
2. You will not be be paid any bonuses or holiday paid you are owed.
3. Your May salary will be very small (23rd to 30th of April). (if you get paid)
4. Your next full salary payment will not be until the 15th of June! (if you get paid)
5. You will have to work with the managers that lied to you and your students and will continue to lie to you and your students.
6. End of July you are sacked again and have to agree to new work conditions if you want to continue working.
7. You as a teacher have zero respect and value with the new company. The new company has already guaranteed to pay rent owed to the landlords but will not pay money owed to teachers.
By returning to work all you are doing is supporting the very people have shafted you and lied to you.
Your jobs are not secure and you will be shafted and lied to again at the end of July.
Best of luck!