(2016-05-30, 2:01 pm)TheVinster Wrote: As always, the most depressing reality when searching for Japanese jobs is the ratio of crappy teacher postings to something legitimate. And if it's legitimate, either the Japanese proficiency is likely too demanding or they wouldn't intend to sponsor a visa.
Well... I just hate job searching in general, but at this point I seriously want to make this happen. In the background there's always the chance I can go to Japan as part of my existing company (preferred choice). That being said, waiting for something that may not happen will probably leave me in a worse spot. Any new and useful job sites folks have found? Doesn't help I'm not quite sure what I want to do going forward. Pretty open.
Daijob is a good place to start. It's a big step up from Gaijinpot, which I assume you're using if you're seeing teaching positions. I've seen a number of other job sites that are more focused to specific fields, so try searching around for what you're interested in.
It's hard to comment on Japanese ability without knowing the exact job role, but I think N2 can go a long way if you have some amount of speaking skills. I wouldn't let it hold you back too much if you have some relevant experience, but I would start practising interviewing and brushing up on vocab relevant to the field ASAP.
One thing to note is that direct hires seem few and far between on job sites. "Applying" for a position often ends up being applying to a recruiter who'll then recommend other positions. This can be good and bad, but it might be worth finding out about the company a little before you share your CV and such. It also means applying directly to companies may actually get you an interview.