The HSK (Hànyǔ Shuǐpíng Kǎoshì) is the most widely used proficiency test for Mandarin Chinese for non-native speakers. Required by many Chinese companies to apply for jobs, Chinese universities to secure scholarships and a source of boasting rights for those … Read More
This is the third and final instalment of the “Job Hunting in Japan” series. As a foreigner, interviews can be an especially daunting part of job hunting in Japan. Luckily, Eleanor Gray has shared her top tips with me so … Read More
When thinking of networking, it’s easy to go straight to LinkedIn. As a popular tool to network for jobs, it can be incredibly useful as a way to send messages to the representatives of companies, share ideas or learn insights … Read More
Tyson was one of two fellows apart of the Australian National Universities’ National Parliamentary Fellowship Program. The program saw him working within the Japanese Diet in both the Opposition and Ruling Parties as he researched Japanese Foreign Policy. The program, … Read More
Welcome to a beginner’s guide to Japanese business etiquette. Known for its unique cultural practices, unlocking career success in Japan can be a considerable hurdle for many. Nikkei Asian Review, in particular, found that many foreigners face significant cultural challenges … Read More
The vibrant, bustling district of Shibuya is famously known as the home to Japan’s busiest intersection, latest fashion frenzy and the statue of Hachiko. But lo and behold, hidden among the abundance of neon signs, restaurants and clothing stores, this district also … Read More
The following is a comprehensive guide I have created to help you understand the nitty-gritty details of job interviews in Japan. It covers details of the all-important handwritten resume, how you should look, as well as the ‘unspoken’ rules of Japanese interviews with regards … Read More
Thomas Brown is a student from the University of Adelaide who undertook a community development placement in Indonesia last year. In this article he shares his impressions from a field placement in a rural village in Java. Last year I spent … Read More
Article from Saraswati Ratnanggana and Nick Metherall Work with a not-for-profit in Indonesia – KOPERNIK Interested in an opportunity to volunteer in Indonesia but unsure about where and how? Well, this month Asia Options would like to share information about … Read More
In my previous article, I described my experience of participating in the Darmasiswa Scholarship Program. Those short six months flew by and set in motion plans to return to Indonesia as soon as possible. Upon my return to Australia I met … Read More
The structure of the salary system among Korean companies is vastly different from what many of us will be accustomed to back at home. Western companies typically operate on a job role remuneration system where your pay is linked to your … Read More
Rapid economic development in Asia has brought tremendous change to the region but it has also brought significant challenges and gaps in the market, and there is desperate need for entrepreneurial talent. Meanwhile, foreign companies are facing increased pressure from local companies, … Read More
Applying for a job in Korea is not easy and although most job advertisements targeting foreign professionals will be written in English, there are other opportunities with medium-sized companies which will scout for Korean speaking foreigners. The best place to … Read More
A growing number of young Australians are relocating to China to explore the Middle Kingdom’s diverse melting pot of culture and cuisine, to learn Mandarin and to check off the increasingly popular China box on their resume. Trade with China is soaring and Mandarin … Read More
Asia Options recently sat down with Stefano Centini to talk about his experience of working in Taiwan. Stefano is a Researcher at the Taiwan Office of In Focus Asia. Stefano holds a Bachelor of Modern Literature at Roma Tre University Rome and … Read More
I moved to Tokyo in January 2014 to take up a 12-month long role as a Foreign Legal Trainee with one of the “big four” law firms in Japan. I confess that, prior to moving, I hadn’t properly thought … Read More