When do company screenings and interviews take place?

This varies depending on the status of residence, but they generally take place “after the exam” or “immediately after applying.”

1. Specified Skilled Worker
Pass the exam → Apply for the position → Interview → Job offer
・Interviews are generally conducted after passing the Japanese language proficiency exam and skills exam
・Companies will assess whether you are “ready to start working immediately.”
* Depending on the job opening, an online interview may be conducted before you pass the exam.

2. Technical Intern Training Program / Employment for Skill Development
Interview → Training / Japanese Language Study → Arrival in Japan → Start of Employment
・Interviews are generally conducted before the exam (at an early stage).
・After the interview, you will undergo training and Japanese language study at the sending organization.

3. Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services
Application → Document Screening → Interview → Job Offer
・Interviews are generally held immediately after application.
・Japanese language proficiency and skills are comprehensively assessed during the interview.
・If the conditions match, a job offer may be extended at an early stage.

* The selection process and timing of interviews vary depending on the company and job opening.
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