The higher your degree, the higher your chances will be to land a good job in Japan (but also worldwide).
If you can, go for a master/PhD degree in CS.
It will also make the visa process easier (although having a BA is already a good start).
There are plenty of companies hiring in Japan, but they usually want to see some years of experience.
My personal advice will be, if you want to call Japan "home", don't rush it. Come here prepared with that extra experience that will make you stand out from a regular Japanese worker.
Would getting a masters in JP be better than in the US? You’ll a masters in business suffice or they’d prefer it in comp sci?
Also forgot to mention my BA is in criminal justice not computer science.
Thanks for the reply, it really means a lot
I would say having a Master in the US will be easier given your citizenship, mainly because learning is hard enough you don't need to hinder yourself with moving to another country. Make it easy for yourself, studying consumes energy and money.
What is good with a Master is that they are recognized internationally, so it does not really matter where you get it from.
Obviously there are other factors. Some universities will be good/recognized in certain specific fields, but that rarely matters unless you are passionate about a topic already.
You will need something in CS or equivalent like Maths/Physics and so on, something scientific related. That's because you want to go into IT Tech, right?
I’ve narrowed it to Data analysis, web dev, or software dev. But I think I’m gonna start with a data analysis bootcamp from the uni I’m going to. Costs $11,000 but they help you get a career after.
I’m open to IT too if that’s easier. As long as it pays $60,000 a year or the equivalent in yen, I’m content.
IT in Japan means software/web dev jobs (not the IT infrastructure maintenance).
$60k for a skilled worker won't be hard to find but junior positions are closer to $30k-$40k.
Personally I’m okay with starting out at the very bottom as long as I get over there. I’d definitely negotiate my salary if I have an abundance interviews. Really I just wanna get out of the US. Everything seems overly expensive and is nowhere near as fun and nice of a lifestyle as in japan. Work hours might suck but it’s a small price to pay. Hopefully I can get a raise over time or leverage it for another job maybe for a US company.
@zackel_flac bless you, you’re the man!
Glad I could be helpful :-)
That's the spirit!
Don't worry too much about working hours. Truth is, it is not as bad as it sounds because it's a team effort, it's not just you alone doing extra work. See it as a team building opportunity. (And as a foreigner, you will not be expected to do as much as natives anyway)
As you grow older and you start building solid tech expertise you can always start working remotely with the US or work for a US company in Japan. Pay will be higher and you will get more time for yourself.
The key here is consistency and seriousness. As long as you have a degree and the skills, the rest will follow. And as a personal note, it's worth it ;-)
The higher your degree, the higher your chances will be to land a good job in Japan (but also worldwide). If you can, go for a master/PhD degree in CS. It will also make the visa process easier (although having a BA is already a good start). There are plenty of companies hiring in Japan, but they usually want to see some years of experience. My personal advice will be, if you want to call Japan "home", don't rush it. Come here prepared with that extra experience that will make you stand out from a regular Japanese worker.
Would getting a masters in JP be better than in the US? You’ll a masters in business suffice or they’d prefer it in comp sci? Also forgot to mention my BA is in criminal justice not computer science. Thanks for the reply, it really means a lot
I would say having a Master in the US will be easier given your citizenship, mainly because learning is hard enough you don't need to hinder yourself with moving to another country. Make it easy for yourself, studying consumes energy and money. What is good with a Master is that they are recognized internationally, so it does not really matter where you get it from. Obviously there are other factors. Some universities will be good/recognized in certain specific fields, but that rarely matters unless you are passionate about a topic already. You will need something in CS or equivalent like Maths/Physics and so on, something scientific related. That's because you want to go into IT Tech, right?
I’ve narrowed it to Data analysis, web dev, or software dev. But I think I’m gonna start with a data analysis bootcamp from the uni I’m going to. Costs $11,000 but they help you get a career after. I’m open to IT too if that’s easier. As long as it pays $60,000 a year or the equivalent in yen, I’m content.
IT in Japan means software/web dev jobs (not the IT infrastructure maintenance). $60k for a skilled worker won't be hard to find but junior positions are closer to $30k-$40k.
Personally I’m okay with starting out at the very bottom as long as I get over there. I’d definitely negotiate my salary if I have an abundance interviews. Really I just wanna get out of the US. Everything seems overly expensive and is nowhere near as fun and nice of a lifestyle as in japan. Work hours might suck but it’s a small price to pay. Hopefully I can get a raise over time or leverage it for another job maybe for a US company. @zackel_flac bless you, you’re the man!
Glad I could be helpful :-) That's the spirit! Don't worry too much about working hours. Truth is, it is not as bad as it sounds because it's a team effort, it's not just you alone doing extra work. See it as a team building opportunity. (And as a foreigner, you will not be expected to do as much as natives anyway) As you grow older and you start building solid tech expertise you can always start working remotely with the US or work for a US company in Japan. Pay will be higher and you will get more time for yourself. The key here is consistency and seriousness. As long as you have a degree and the skills, the rest will follow. And as a personal note, it's worth it ;-)