Kocoforre News - Issue 8 - Summer 2025 - Job Hunting Tips for Foreign Residents in Kochi

Oct 5, 2026

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Kocoforre News Issue 8 (Summer 2025) introduces activities and practical information for foreign residents of Kochi and for people connected with foreign residents or interested in multiculturalism. The focus topic is job hunting, covering job hunting tools such as Hello Work, job fairs, websites, recruitment agencies, and company online applications. It also explains how to read job requirements, check language and driver’s license needs, and confirm visa support. Guidance includes leveling up Japanese, using JLPT/J.TEST/BJT levels, finding free Japanese classes across Kochi, and creating a Japanese resume and career summary, followed by interviews with Kochi employers and foreign residents.

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Topics: Job Hunting

Career Guidance for Foreign Workers & Working in Kochi

Know your job hunting tools!

Read the job requirements!

Level up your Japanese!

Study Japanese in Kochi!

Create a Japanese resume and career summary!

So you want to work in Kochi?– Hear from Employers and Foreign Residents

Kochi Consultation Center for Foreign Residents（Kocoforre）ココフォーレ・ニュースこうちけんがいこくじんせいかつそうだん高知県外国人生活相談センター(ココフォーレ) Kocoforre News Issue 8, Summer 2025 “Kocoforre”is the nickname for the Kochi Consultation Center for Foreign Residents As the days are slowly getting warmer, we hope you are staying cool during this summer season. In Kocoforre News, we introduce our center’s activities and useful information for foreign residents of Kochi, those who are connected with foreigners, and people interested in multiculturalism. Topics Job Hunting Every year, Kocoforre receives many consultations related to employment, with job hunting being the most common topic. Many foreign residents love living in Kochi and want to work here, but they often face challenges in finding employment. As a result, some are forced to relocate to more urban areas in Japan or return to their home countries. That’s why, in this issue of Kocoforre News, we’ll be talking about job hunting and sharing some handy tips and tricks along the way. ■ Career Guidance for Foreign Workers & Working in Kochi ❶ Know your job hunting tools! When job hunting in Japan, there are several useful tools and services at your disposal. First, find out which of them suits Tip your needs. Job Hunting Tools : ・ Hello Work ・ Job Fairs and Information Sessions (We host annual information sessions to help foreign residents learn about companies in Kochi.) ・ Job Hunting Websites ・ Recruitment Agencies ・ Company Websites / Online Applications ・ Referrals from a friend or acquaintance ★Hello Work★ Hello Work is a job-hunting support agency that foreign residents of Japan can use free of charge. To register, you need your residence card, passport, or another form of photo ID. Hello Work doesn’t just recruit—they also offer resume advice, interview practice, and other useful services for job seekers. They can also provide third-party telephone interpreting. ※Kocoforre can help provide in-person interpreting if necessary. A list of job hunting websites in Kochi can be found here → Read the job requirements! Job requirements outline what employers are seeking in a potential candidate. In addition to reviewing the job description, be sure to carefully check specific requirements, such as Japanese language proficiency (e.g. , conversational level, JLPTN2 or higher) or whether a driver’s license is necessary. It’s also a good idea to confirm whether the employer offers visa support. Level up your Japanese! To work in Japan, knowing Japanese is essential. Strong communication skills are a valuable asset, so make an effort to study regularly and aim to obtain a JLPT or BJT certification! 􀀑 ExampLanguales of Japge Qualifiacneseations: 1. Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) 2. Business Japanese Test (BJT) 3. Test of Practical Japanese (J.TEST) 4. Practical Japanese Proficiency Test (TopJ) JLPT Levels: N1 – Advanced business N2 – Working proficiency N3 – Basic workplace N4–N5 – Daily conversation Study Japanese in Kochi! Free Japanese classes are held in places throughout Kochi Prefecture to support foreign residents. *Kochi International Assocation-KIA Nihongo Class Address:Kochi Prefecture, Kochi City, Honmachi 4-1-37 Marunouchi Building 2nd Floor Scan here for details→ *Kochi Prefecture Japanese Class·Japanese Salon Held in 15 locations around Kochi! Kochi Japanese Salon Map→ Create a Japanese resume and career summary! Every country has its own style of resume writing, and Japan is no exception. A "Japanese resume" simply refers to one that follows the standard format used in Japan. One key difference is that, unlike in many other countries where including a photo is optional or discouraged, Japanese resumes typically require a photo. Additionally, while some companies in Japan only ask for a resume, others may also require a career summary. Make sure to carefully check each company's applicatio

FAQs

What is Hello Work, and what can it help with for foreign job seekers?

Hello Work is a free job-hunting support agency for foreign residents. It can help with registration using photo ID, and provides services such as resume advice, interview practice, and even third-party telephone interpreting.

What should be checked in job requirements beyond the job description?

Job requirements specify what employers look for, including Japanese language proficiency and whether a driver’s license is necessary. It is also recommended to confirm whether the employer offers visa support.

How do Japanese resumes differ from resumes in other countries, and what is the importance of tailoring them?

Japanese resumes follow a standard Japanese format and typically require a photo. Some companies may also require a career summary, so applicants should carefully check each company’s application requirements and tailor the documents to the specific job.

Oct 5, 2026

Uploaded by Ben