What is the "perfect" candidate for a foreign company? Clearly different companies have different values. For some it is experience, compliancy and ability to follow orders. For others it is the exact opposite, and is flexibility, independent thinking, and a self-starter attitude. Which ever it may be, in this time of financial stringency, there is no...

In researching the details of a potential employer, the depth that you need to go to is clearly related to the type of job you're applying for. Entry-level candidates probably need only be interested in a high-level overview of the company and how it treats its new employees. Managers, on the other hand, need to demonstrate awareness and problem-solving...

One job sector where foreigners, even those without much Japanese ability, can do well in is bilingual recruiting. The industry mainly operates in Tokyo and is dominated by 10 or so large firms which employ in excess of 50 consultants each. I would estimate that in the industry overall...

The Tech Economy may be in a meltdown shambles, but there are still some pretty cool opportunities out there for the more adventurous and tech-savvy of us. All these jobs are available through the DaiJob.com web site or through DaiJob's Ambition Consulting team. Take for example the Designer/Web Master position for a major bank. The position is for...