dressed well<\/a> and looking professional. Arrive 10 minutes early to complete any necessary paperwork and start the interview on a positive note.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMany of the websites and videos I watched in preparation for my interview mentioned the importance of giving a self-introduction. However, none of my interviewers asked me to introduce myself. They seemed much more interested in my reasons for choosing the job, the hours I was willing to work, whether I could work during holidays and if I wanted to remain dependent on my husband’s social insurance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When you arrive at the store, find an employee who isn’t busy or wait patiently until you can talk to an employee. Let them know you’re there for your interview (try the Japanese below). They will likely escort you to the manager or lead you to a designated area to conduct the interview.<\/p>\n\n\n\nJapanese<\/td> Romaji<\/td> English<\/td><\/tr> お忙しいところ失礼いたします。<\/td> Oisogashi tokoro shitsurei itashimasu.<\/em><\/td>I’m sorry to bother you while you’re busy.<\/td><\/tr> 面接に来ました。<\/td> Mensetsu ni kimashita.<\/em><\/td>I have an interview.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\nHere are some example questions or information you might be asked to answer during your interview, and some possible examples of how to respond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Please give a self-introduction.<\/h3>\n\n\n\nJapanese<\/td> Romaji<\/em><\/td>English<\/td><\/tr> 自己紹介をしてください。<\/td> Jiko shokai o shiete kudasai. <\/em><\/td>Please give a self-introduction.<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>〇〇と申します。〇〇から来ました。二人の子供がいます。子供が学校に通い始めたので、私もまた働き始めたいと思っています。<\/td> 〇〇 to moshimasu. 〇〇kara kimashita. Futari no kodomo ga imasu. Kodomo ga gakko ni kayoi hajimeta node, watashi mo mata hataraki hajimetai to omotteimasu.<\/em><\/td>My name is 〇〇. I’m from 〇〇. I have two children. Since my children started school, I want to start working again.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\nPlease tell us why you chose our store.<\/h3>\n\n\n\nJapanese<\/td> Romaji<\/td> English<\/td><\/tr> 当店を選んだ理由を教えてください。<\/td> Touten o erandariyu o oshiete kudasai.<\/em><\/td>Please tell us why you chose our store.<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>そのなかでもこちらのカフェは居心地がいいため、何度も利用させていただいたことがあります。<\/td> Sononakademo kochirano kafe wa igokochi ga iitame, nandomo riyousasete itadaitakoto ga arimasu.<\/em><\/td>This cafe in particular is cozy, so I have visited many times.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhy did you want to start working again?<\/h3>\n\n\n\nJapanese<\/td> Romaji<\/td> English<\/td><\/tr> また働こうと思ったきっかけは何ですか？<\/td> Mata hatarakou to omotta kikkake wa nandesuka?<\/em><\/td>Why did you want to start working again?<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>子どもが幼稚園に行っています。暇な時間があります。<\/td> Kodomo ga <\/em>hoikuen<\/em> ni itteimasu. Himana jikan ga arimasu.<\/em><\/td>My child is going to daycare. I have free time.<\/td><\/tr> 子どもの教育費を準備しておこうと思っています。<\/td> Kodomo no kyouikuhi ojunbishite okou to omotteimasu.<\/em><\/td>I want to prepare for my child’s educational cost.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhat days and times can you work?<\/h3>\n\n\n\nJapanese<\/td> Romaji<\/td> English<\/td><\/tr> 働ける曜日と時間帯を教えてください<\/td> Hatarakeru youbi to jikantai o oshietekudasai.<\/em><\/td>What days and times can you work?<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>月曜日から金曜日なら毎日働けます<\/td> Gestuyoubi kara kinyoubi nara mainichi hatarakemasu.<\/em><\/td>I can work every day from Monday to Friday.<\/td><\/tr> 週に3日か4日、10時から14時までが希望です。<\/td> Shuu ni mikka ka yokka, juu ji kara juyon ji made ga kibodesu.<\/em><\/td>I can work 3 or 4 days a week, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\nDo you want to work within the dependent’s allowance?<\/h3>\n\n\n\nJapanese<\/td> Romaji<\/td> English<\/td><\/tr> 扶養範囲内を希望しますか？<\/td> Fuyou haninai o kibou shimasuka?<\/em><\/td>Do you want to work within the dependent’s allowance?<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>はい。年間100万円以内で働きたいです。<\/td> Hai. Nenkan hyaku manen inai de hatarakitaidesu.<\/em><\/td>Yes. I would like to earn within 1 million yen a year.<\/td><\/tr> もっと長く働きたいと思っています。<\/td> Motto nagaku hatarakitai to omotteimasu.<\/em><\/td>I would like to work more hours.<\/td><\/tr> 扶養手当の範囲内で働きたくないと思っています。<\/td> Fuyoteate no haninai de hatarakitakunai to omotte imasu.<\/em><\/td>I don’t want to work within the dependent’s allowance.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhen can you start working?<\/h3>\n\n\n\nJapanese<\/td> Romaji<\/td> English<\/td><\/tr> いつから働けますか？<\/td> Itsu kara hatarakemasuka?<\/em><\/td>When can you start working?<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>すぐに働けます。<\/td> Sugu ni hatarakemasu.<\/em><\/td>I can start work immediately.<\/td><\/tr> 来週から働けます。<\/td> Raishuu kara hatarakemasu.<\/em><\/td>I can start work next week.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\nHow long will you be working for us?<\/h3>\n\n\n\nJapanese<\/td> Romaji<\/td> English<\/td><\/tr> どのくらいの期間、働けそうですか？ <\/td> Dono kurai no kikan, hatarakesoudesuka?<\/em><\/td>How long will you be working for us?<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>出来る限り続けたいと思っています。<\/td> Dekiru kagiri tsuzuketai to omotteimasu.<\/em><\/td>I want to work as long as possible.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\nCan you work overtime?<\/h3>\n\n\n\nJapanese<\/td> Romaji<\/td> English<\/td><\/tr> 残業はできますか？<\/td> Zangyou wa dekimasuka?<\/em><\/td>Can you work overtime?<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>子どもが小学校から帰ってくるまで働けます。<\/td> Kodomo ga shougakko kara kaettekuru made hatarakemasu.<\/em><\/td>I can work until my child comes home from elementary school.<\/td><\/tr> 今はまだ子どものお迎えがあるので難しいです。<\/td> ima wa mada kodomo no omukae ga arunode muzukashii desu.<\/em><\/td>It’s difficult because I have to pick up my child.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\nHow long is your commute and how will you get to the store?<\/h3>\n\n\n\nJapanese<\/td> Romaji<\/td> English<\/td><\/tr> 通勤時間とお店までの交通手段を教えてください。<\/td> Tsukinjikan to omise made no kotsu shudan o oshietekudasai.<\/em><\/td>How long is your commute and how will you get to the store?<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>電車で約50分です。<\/td> Densha de yaku gojyu pun desu.<\/em><\/td>