【User who passed the JLPT】Share Your Experiences Living in Japan! ①

JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) is a test to check your Japanese language level. In Japanese, it is called 日本語能力試験（にほんご のうりょく しけん）. In Japan, the tests are held twice a year, in July and December. This time, we will share an interview with user S, who passed JLPT N3 on December 3, 2023 (Sun).

《About YOLO JAPAN》
Q: What motivated you to register with YOLO JAPAN?
Job offers and surveys.

Q: Are there any services or improvements you would like to see in YOLO JAPAN's services?
So far I am satisfied with the current services.


《About your work in Japan》
Q: Why did you decide to come to Japan?
Work purpose.

Q: How did you find your job?
A friend introduced me to my current company.

Q: Are there any foreign staff? (How many are there?)
Yes. 4.

Q: How did you learn the job? Did you have a manual?
Yes, we have a manual but mostly I learn it verbally.

Q: What are the challenges of caregiving?
The language.

Q: What are the rewarding aspects of caregiving?
The service you give to the patients is more worthy than money.

Q: How do you compare the work environment and work style in Japan to your home country?
A bit strict and serious.


《About your visa》
Q: Why did you obtain a Specified Skilled Worker Visa?
I had a trainee visa before and I heard about this SSW visa so I applied for it.

Q: Was there anything difficult about getting the visa?
ex) Gathering the required documents, Interview process, Spending a time for the visa to be issued
The processing of documents in my home country has a bad service when it comes to these matters.

Q: Do you have any plans to apply for other visas?
Yes, if possible.


《About JLPT》
Q: Why did you decide to take the JLPT?
For self and work related purposes.

Q: What did you do in studying for the JLPT?
Focus on grammar and terms.

Q: What is the difficult point of the Japanese language?
Kanji and tango.

Q: Finally, we would like to give a message to foreigners who are planning to work in Japan.
Do your best and unwind whenever you can.

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