Working part-time is a good opportunity to deepen the understanding of Japanese society. However, communication skills are a must. Another challenge is represented by the ability to cope with both study and work.
To live the study abroad experience to the fullest, it is important to polish your Japanese, but also to select with care your future working place.
In ARC, we guide new students with orientation on basic knowledge about part-time jobs, regulations on relevant permission, how to interpret job offers, prepare resumes and interviews. Moreover, based on each student’s interests, goals or proficiency, we introduce them to open job positions and watch over their progresses with advice on how to manage the new work and study routines.
International students are not allowed to work, unless they obtain a specific permission, denominated “Permission to engage in activity other than that permitted under the status of residence previously granted”, enabling students to work part-time up to 28 hours per week (8 hours a day, 40 hours per week during long holidays established by the school). However, students are not allowed to work in the adult entertainment industry.
The average hour wage in Tokyo is 1,100 JPY. It is common for taxes and social insurance to be deducted from the gross salary.
I came to Japan after passing JLPT N5 in my country. I am currently preparing for N3 level at ARC. The school support to find a part-time job was really helpful since I wanted to start working part-time soon after enrollment. Working for two places can be a bit bury tired sometimes, but I can manage my schedule - both studying Japanese and working part-time jobs. I always keep in mind to follow the rules in Japan as well. At my working place, staff can eat the menu with discount pricem which is nice.