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Keywords
physical well-being, tech professionals, expats, Japan, career success, quality of life, walking habit, resting eyes, ergonomic practices, comfort food, health issues, good sleep
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Keywords
mental health, Japan, tech environment, burnout, well-being, societal pressures, language barriers, cultural differences, boundaries, mindfulness, nature, physical outlets, creative outlets, digital detox, traditional practices, community resources
Chapters
00:00 Introduction: Maintaining Mental Health in Japan's Tech Environment
01:42 Challenges and Support for Mental Health in Japan
03:53 Strategies for Maintaining Mental Health in Japan
06:09 Establishing Boundaries and Practicing Mindfulness
07:11 Engaging in Physical and Creative Outlets
08:12 Leveraging Community Resources for Mental Health
08:22 Fostering a Supportive Community for Mental Health
09:23 Preventing Burnout and Bore Out in Japan's Tech Environment
09:29 Finding a Place Where You Belong in Japan
Summary
This episode focuses on balancing a demanding tech career with parenting in Japan. The language barrier, finding suitable childcare, and maintaining well-being are some of the key challenges discussed.
Keywords
parenting, tech professionals, Japan, language barrier, childcare, well-being, community, shift in focus, meaningful choices
Summary
In this episode, Eri explores the concept of professional wellbeing for foreign tech professionals in Japan. She discusses the factors that influence wellbeing, such as happy relationships, fulfilling careers, and a sense of purpose. Eri emphasizes the importance of growth and meaning in achieving professional wellbeing and provides tips for finding purpose in work. She also highlights the significance of belonging and shares her personal experience of finding belonging in the tech professional community in Japan.
Keywords
professional wellbeing, foreign tech professionals, Japan, growth, meaning, purpose, belonging
Chapters
02:49 Factors Impacting Professional Wellbeing
03:13 The Importance of Growth and Meaning in Work
05:12 Tips for Finding Purpose and Meaning in Work
06:22 Finding Belonging for Professional Wellbeing
07:53 Creating Your Own Path to Professional Wellbeing
Summary
In this episode, Eri discusses how to maximize your relationship with recruiters in Japan. She emphasizes the importance of showing empathy towards recruiters and understanding the pressures they face. Eri also advises job seekers to respond promptly to communications and provide updates before and after interviews. Additionally, she suggests taking recruiters' advice with a grain of salt and clarifying your goals when working with them. By focusing on these aspects, job seekers can boost their chances of landing a job in Japan.
Keywords
recruiters, relationship, maximize, empathy, pressure, communication, advice, goals, job seekers, Japan
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
02:37 Empathy and Understanding
04:00 Treating Recruiters with Respect
04:49 Taking Advice with a Grain of Salt
08:21 Maximizing the Relationship with Recruiters
08:45 Conclusion
Summary
In this episode, the host discusses when not to work with recruiters. She emphasizes the importance of knowing what you want in a job and being prepared to introduce yourself effectively. She also advises having a strategic answer ready for salary expectations. The main takeaways are: 1) Know what you want in your next job before working with recruiters, 2) Have a clear salary range in mind, and 3) Prepare an effective self-introduction.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
02:08 Knowing What You Want in a Job
05:19 Setting Clear Salary Expectations
07:31 Preparing an Effective Self-Introduction
09:58 Recap and Conclusion
Summary
In this episode, Eri discusses the topic of working with recruiters in Japan. She shares her personal experience and insights on finding the right recruitment agency. Eri emphasizes the importance of understanding the different types of recruitment agencies in Japan and provides three indicators to consider when choosing the right agency. These indicators include the type of clients the agency works with, the jobs they advertise, and the agent's communication style and trustworthiness.
Keywords
working with recruiters, Japan, recruitment agencies, finding the right agency, job search
Chapters
00:00 Introduction: Working with Recruiters in Japan
03:37 Types of Recruitment Agencies in Japan
05:26 Indicators for Choosing the Right Agency
08:03 The Importance of the Agent You Work With
10:10 Preview: When to Work with a Recruiter
Summary
In this episode, Eri discusses four questions to ask yourself to determine if you are ready for a job interview. The questions include: Does your self-introduction match your resume? Can they hear you well? Do you know exactly what job you are interviewing for? Do you know why you want to work there? Eri emphasizes the importance of aligning your self-introduction with your resume, ensuring good audio quality, being knowledgeable about the position, and having a clear answer for why you want to work at the company.
Keywords
job interview, self-introduction, resume, audio quality, position knowledge, company fit
Chapters
00:00 Introduction: Four Questions to Determine Interview Readiness
02:28 Question 1: Self-Introduction and Resume Alignment
05:08 Question 2: Ensuring Good Audio Quality
06:41 Question 3: Understanding the Job Requirements
08:03 Question 4: Having a Clear Reason for Wanting to Work at the Company
09:21 Conclusion and Next Steps
Summary
In this episode, Eri discusses the final three factors that influence performance: physical, social, and environmental. She emphasizes the importance of taking care of your physical body through rest, nutrition, and exercise. Eri also explores the impact of social interactions on performance and provides five options for dealing with challenging relationships. Lastly, she highlights the significance of the environment, including factors like climate, noise, distractions, and lighting. By making small adjustments in these areas, listeners can enhance their overall performance at work.
Keywords
performance, factors, physical, social, environmental, well-being, rest, nutrition, exercise, social interactions, relationships, workplace, linguistic ability, surroundings, distractions, lighting
Angelica is a Customer Success Manager living in Aomori, Japan. She helps English speakers find tech jobs in Japan through Japan Dev. In her free time, she enjoys her idyllic countryside life and dabbles in various creative outlets, such as photography, baking, and gardening.
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