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Q & A
→ General questions（一般的な質問）
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General questions（一般的な質問）
1 Job Market / Career path（日本語を使う仕事について）
- 1.1 Which kind of company recruits Japanese-speakers?
- Nowadays many companies in Thailand recruit Japanese speakers for various positions. Majority of our clients are Japanese companies. However, it is not only Japanese companies but European and local companies also request for Japanese-speaking positions especially for the companies which have business plans to expand their market into Japanese market target group.
- 1.2 What are common Japanese-using positions?
- The following positions are the Japanese-using positions we normally receive from our clients.
- Interpreter / Translator
- Coordinator
- Secretary
- Management level such as Factory Manager, Sales Manager, HR Manager, and so on
- Sales representative / Marketing
- Trading officer
- Customer cervices
- HR officer / General affair office
- IT / Engineer (Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Industrial Engineer, etc.)
- Production control - 1.3 Are the salary levels of Japanese-using jobs higher than other positions (Non-Japanese using jobs)?
- Basically, yes. Some companies provide language allowance and some of them offer higher basic salary.
- 1.4 How much of the salary range do Japanese positions earn?
- It depends on your Japanese Language skill, working experiences, company policies, salary structure, benefits of each company and office location. Comparing with European companies, Japanese companies tend to provide stable salary but provide more attractive bonus. Therefore, we suggest not considering only basic monthly salary but also take yearly income and other benefits into account!
For your reference, here are some cases that we have ever placed:
Case 1
- Age: 22 - 24 years old (New graduate from Major Business Japanese)
- Japanese Language Level: JLPT level 2
- Office location: Up-country area (Factory)
- Position: Interpreter at an automotive firm
- Salary : 16,000Baht per month
Case 2
- Age: 31 years old (5 years experience in interpreter)
- Japanese Language Level: JLPT level 1
- Office Location: Up-country area (Factory)
- Position: Interpreter at an automotive parts manufacturing
- Salary : 60,000Baht per month
Case 3
- Age: 31 years old (5 years experience in interpreter)
- Japanese Language Level: JLPT level 1
- Office Location: Central Bangkok
- Position: Coordinator at a trading firm
- Salary : 50,000Baht per month
Case 4
- Age: 28 years old (4 years experience in interpreter)
- Japanese Language Level: JLPT level 2
- Office Location: Central Bangkok
- Position: Coordinator at a trading firm
- Salary : 45,000Baht per month with 1 months yearly bonus
→ Yearly income: 585,000Baht
Case 5
- Age: 28 years old (4 years experience in interpreter)
- Japanese Language Level: JLPT level 2
- Office Location: Up-country
- Position: Coordinator at an automotive parts manufacturing
- Salary : 38,000Baht per month with 4-6 months yearly bonus
→ Yearly income: 608,000Baht -684,000Baht - 1.5 I was a flight attendant with Japanese airline Company. What kind of job (career path) can I expect?
- As from your working experience, most of flight attendants applied for customer service related positions, public relation related positions, secretary, interpreter and so on. However, we would like to support whatever you wish to be. We cheer up your challenging mind!
- 1.6 I don't want to be just an interpreter but want to utilize my Japanese language ability on business. What kind of job can I apply?
- You can apply for any jobs you want e.g. Coordinator, Sales representative, HR office, secretary, engineer, and managerial positions. Many Japanese companies are trying to recruit employees who can speak Japanese language not for only Interpreter positions but also recruit for other positions. The reason is that they want to increase the effectiveness of working in their own company as well. Language barrier is the main problem to every Japanese company. Therefore, the staff who have already known Japanese language, culture and working style are better fit on such positions than non-Japanese speaking staff.
2 Adecco Process / Application（アデコへの登録プロセスについて）
- 2.1 Does Adecco provide temporary job? Which kind and how much is the rate?
- Yes, Adecco does. As we are Recruitment Agency, we also provided the temporary jobs for the person who wishes to work on temporary basis. The period of temporary assignment is normally one day to 4 months. In addition, we also provide translation works (between Thai and Japanese) which you can work at home! Interested freelancers, just contact our consultant!
- 2.2 If I have previously applied for a position but not received any response from Adecco, can I apply for other positions advertised on your website?
- Yes, you can apply for that position as well, but please contact our consultant to make sure the progress in the position you have applied.
- 2.3 If you put my resume forward to your client, am I guaranteed an interview?
- We put forward to our clients the profile of candidates who most closely match the job description given to us by them. Our Client makes the final decision whether they wish to interview or not.
- 2.4 If I am interviewed by your client, how and when will I know the outcome?
- It often takes time for our client to give us feedback. However, please be assured that we try the best to give you feedback as soon as we receive information from our client.
- 2.5 Are all the jobs advertised in your web pages still vacant?
- We update the website as frequent as we can. However, we may have more vacant positions which are not listed in our website. Please contact our consultant if you need any other information.
- 2.6 Do Adecco charge any fees for application, or if they place me in a job?
- No, we do not charge any fees to you. Our Clients pay for services rendered by us.
3 Japanese Language（日本語力について）
- 3.1 I am good at speaking but not good at reading and writing in Japanese. Can I get a Japanese-speaking job?
- Yes, you can. Some positions require Japanese writing & reading skills but most Japanese companies use English for official and internal documents.
- 3.2 What is JLPT? Do I need to take JLPT test?
- JLPT stands for Japanese Language Proficiency Test. JLPT can specify how good your Japanese language level is now, and many companies refer this level when they want to know your language level. Therefore, we suggest taking this test to every candidate who wants to work in Japanese using fields. The test in Thailand normally takes place around December of each year.
4 Interview tips（面接でのコツ）
- 4.1 What are common interview questions from Japanese company?
- - How long have you studied Japanese Language?
- Why did you choose Japanese language major in your university? (Why do you study Japanese language)?
- Have you been to Japan? How long? Where?
- What are differences between Japanese working style and Thai working style?
- How long do you plan to work with us?
- Have you worked with any Japanese staff or boss? How did you feel? - 4.2 If I don't know about Japanese business manner, Can you tell me the Interview manner (Tips) during interview with Japanese people?
- You do not worry particularly about Japanese business manners too much, however you make sure to understand what general common business manner is. Please ask our consultants or see our website to check the interview tips! Our Japanese native consultants are also willing to show it to you.
From New graduate in Thailand（タイ人学生から質問）
- 1 How can I find a suitable job before graduating?
- We are pleased to advise and support you to find a right job. Our experienced consultant can help you to find the suitable job for you.
- 2 How can I apply to Adecco?
- You can apply to Adecco by contact our consultant anytime and visit our office for having interview with our consultants. We sometime join the job fair in your campus and just feel free to contact us when you see ADECCO booth in your campus.
- 3 When is the appropriate time to start finding a job?
- Most companies assume new graduate can start working around April when as after final exam, so you should start at least before March. Some companies start recruiting on October and November before graduating. By the way, you can register to us anytime.
- 4 Would it be possible to find a job after graduating?
- Yes, it is possible. Anyway, we suggest having a job before graduating or soon after graduating if you can. Because if you did not do anything after graduating, interviewers of the companies would ask you "what did you do?"
- 5 I am now on the level 3 of JLPT and have no experience, yet. Can I be an interpreter?
- Yes. It is possible, but you may need to improve your Japanese ability by studying hard even after you join the company. If you wish to improve your Japanese language ability from JLPT 3 level, we may suggest getting a job as an interpreter at factory site first since there are even more opportunities for beginners of interpreters and also it is easier to get a job comparing jobs in central Bangkok.
- 6 Can Adecco instruct us the interview manner or interview tips for the interview with Japanese companies?
- Yes, we can. We would advise you if our consultants realize any suggestions for you during the interview in Adecco. Our native Japanese consultant would also advise how to speak more politely. In addition, Adecco will provide Japanese business manner (Interview tips) seminar for new graduate. If you are interested in it, just let us know!
- 7 Can I visit Adecco with my classmates?
- Yes, you can. Both you and your friends are also welcome! And please make sure to make am appointment with us!
From New graduate from Japan（日本にいるタイ人留学生からの質問）
- 1 Would it be possible to find a job in Thailand before I leave Japan?
- Yes, it would be possible. By our global network, we will help you find the best job in Thailand before you come back here. We can advise you Thailand labor market situation including salary range. Especially, we can arrange the interview for you with our client as your situation and request. You may be able to have an interview during you are in Japan.
- 2 How can I find a job in Thailand from Japan? Tell me the process.
- Firsts of all, please register to Adecco Thailand by click on "Registration" button at our first page and attached your resume. Then, we will contact you via telephone or email for telling the further process.
- 3 Can Adecco help to find a job in Japan?
- Most positions we seek for are based in Thailand because there are just few opportunity in Japan for foreigners. However, we can show you the job with the opportunity to go to Japan on business trip basis.
- 4 How much can I expect the salary after I go back to Thailand?
- It is difficult to answer exactly how much you can expect. Some companies may provide 20,000 Baht per month, while some companies provide 40,000 Baht per month or more. It totally depends on company policies, your experiences, and your skills. (Please see question 1.4)
- 5 Can I directly contact to the office in Adecco Japan?
- No. Adecco Japan does not handle the positions for foreigners because of work permit problem in Japan. Normally we will set up the job seminars in Adecco Japan every year for anyone who prefers to work in Thailand. However, any inquiries please contact Adecco Thailand, we would give you the information with appropriate advice.