Day 4 was spent on another interview..
To get to the interview place, i changed 3 different trains and took me one whole hour..
The lady in charge picked me up from the station.
I spent the morning mingling with 2/3 year olds, as they will be my clients if i were successful.
As you all probably know, i'm not exactly static with kids.. but it will be good if i get this job as it's a job with normal working hours and i will have sat n sunday free.. unlike some others where i have to work till 10 and have satday not free...
will hear back from them after Golden Week holidays. (Golden week is a whole week of holidays for the Japanese people from 29th April till the 3rd May)
I headed back home and managed to buy my own lunch! (photo above)
On another note, i got some information from the previous interview on how to be professional as a female in Japan:
1. Japanese expect professional women to wear make-up
2. Long hair should be tied up neatly. A black, brown or metallic, professional-looking hair-clip is best
3. Be careful of the fit of the blouse. It shouldnt be see-through or too revealing.
4. Trousers are permitted, but skirts are considered more professional. It is advisable to wear a skirt to trainings and meetings. The skirt should be about knee0length. No flowing or wrap dresses.
5. Spiked shoes, think heels, sandals, sling-backs and open toed shoes are unprofessional.
6. Skin toned tights even with trouser suits. No bare feet. No black nylongs. No socks.
---hmm.... interesting indeed....
Wow the Japanese sure have a lot of rules, which is fine with me, when I don't actually live there.
ReplyDeletelol about the kids. Are you appying to be a kindergarten teacher? Either way wish you all the best.
P.S. YUM! (points at the food...)
Skirt is more professional than trousers?? No black nylongs and no bare feet??
ReplyDeleteI don't think I would last there long as a working professional!! haha
You'll be fine with the little toddlers, think of Nick (you must miss him - a little? hehe)