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The Inside Japan Podcast – Zach from Pivotal Labs

Zach knew he wanted to work in Japan, but he did not take the first I’ll teach English and then I’ll work towards the job I really want route. He took a calculated different path,
The Inside Japan Podcast – Zach from Pivotal Labs

Zach knew he wanted to work in Japan, but he did not take the first I’ll teach English and then I’ll work towards the job I really want route. He took a calculated different path, and it’s one that I think more people should consider as an option.

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Topics

  • 02:17 – Intro – Zach’s Current Position
  • 05:50 – Why not teach English in Japan after college?
  • 07:00 – Zach’s Volunteer work in Japan
  • 11:20 – Zach calculated approach to eventually finding a job in Japan
  • 14:40 – How did you get your job at Pivotal? Why did you leave your previous employer?
  • 30:50 – How much Japanese do you need to work in Japan in tech?
  • 33:00 – How’s life in Tokyo?

Peter Lackner is the Managing Partner at JobsinJapan.com and has had management-level positions at major job boards in Japan including: CareerCross.com, GaijinPot, CareerEngine and currently the managing partner at JobsinJapan.com.

Running a job board gives Peter the opportunity to speak with employers and job seekers every day and find out why some are successful and others are not. Speaking to both employers and job seekers has given Peter the ability to be able to see both sides of the hiring process. This is why JobsinJapan.com exists - to help job seekers find the jobs they want and employers to find the candidates they need.

Peter is active in the ETJ (English Teachers in Japan organization), a member of JALT’s School Owners SIG and currently on the Executive Board of the Tokyo Association of International Preschools.

You can often find Peter speaking to groups on how to get a new or better job, and to employers on how to avoid making a bad hire.

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