This is a career representation service — LinkedIn optimization, resume writing, and networking outreach. We do not place candidates in jobs or guarantee employment. Job placement in Japan is handled separately by our licensed partner agencies.
Setting honest expectations for what the process looks like after submitting an application, since candidates often expect faster responses than is typical.
Response timelines for international job applications are often longer than domestic ones, given additional considerations like visa sponsorship evaluation and, for some roles, coordination between multiple parties (employer, agency, immigration).
Understanding this realistic timeline helps manage the natural anxiety of waiting, and helps you plan appropriately rather than assuming silence means rejection.
We include this guide because the anxiety of an unexplained silence is one of the most common things candidates raise with us, and having realistic expectations genuinely helps manage that difficult waiting period.
This varies by employer and process, but a measured, professional follow-up after a reasonable period (rather than immediate or frequent follow-up) is generally appropriate.
Unfortunately, yes, this can be normal for international applications involving visa sponsorship consideration — this isn't necessarily a sign of rejection, though we understand it's a difficult period to manage.
Generally not recommended unless the roles are genuinely distinct — this can come across as unfocused rather than resourceful.
No — response timing is determined by the employer's own process; what our services affect is the quality and clarity of what they're reviewing when they do look at your application.