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Eligibility Criteria For A Japan Internship
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Patrick Claydon
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By Patrick Claydon
Published on 03/9/2010
 
Students who are looking for international internship opportunities should give Japan serious consideration. While it might offer some exciting prospects, securing an internship offer is not a simple matter of applying and getting selected - first, you must meet the eligibility criteria.

Students who are looking for international internship opportunities should give Japan serious consideration. As one of the top five developed countries in the world, it has some of the best industrial and commercial infrastructure to be found anywhere.

An internship in Japan allows exposure to the real world of business and commerce, providing insight into how industry functions internationally. While it might offer some exciting prospects, securing an internship offer is not a simple matter of applying and getting selected - there are several formalities to be completed. But first, you must meet the eligibility criteria.

The range of internships available in Japan to international students all have different eligibility criteria. There are minimal governmental regulations on these eligibility criteria and most providers have the freedom to set their own requirements.

Generally, the most basic requirements are your age and nationality. Most Japan internships are limited to people between 18 and 30 years of age, due to the restrictions on Working Holiday Visas, which are generally required for internships.

While some programs are open to all nationals, most programs are only open to those who are able to obtain a Working Holiday Visa, which means citizens of Australia, New Zealand, Canada, UK, France, Germany, Ireland, Denmark, Korea, Taiwan, and Hong Kong.

Your chances of being selected for an internship in Japan are vastly improved if you have basic command over the Japanese language. However, some internship providers also offer an intensive course in Japanese language to their interns. In such cases, you might be able to get into an internship even without significant prior knowledge of the language.

Another major criterion of eligibility for a Japan internship is your educational performance. Japan's culture is a highly competitive one and employers prefer to select those who have strong educational records. Your chances are definitely higher if you are a diligent student.

The last but perhaps the most important eligibility criterion is your ability to finance your stay in Japan for the duration of the internship. As many Japan internships are unpaid, this is a major criterion that should be duly considered and fulfilled.

While there are a number of eligibility criteria for Internships in Japan, as long as your nationality are eligible to obtain a Working Holiday Visa, and you have a positive attitude, an interest in the culture, and a willingness to learn, your internship experience will most certainly be an unforgettable one.