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Originally Posted by Blitzwing85
So, any idea whether those qualificaions in the UK, plus an Open Hons Degree (mainly covering modern engineering and technology) would give me a good chance at finding work in Japan?
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I don't know how internationally recognised your certificates are, and one thing I would say is that Japan often refuses to accept anything other than its own certification. (e.g. Teachers, Doctors, Nurses etc.) So if you are looking at going into engineering - be prepared to start again at the bottom.
Furthermore, as I am sure you have thought about - in a very homogenous workforce, and especially in an industry where miscommunication can cost lives, a high level of Japanese language ability would be a must.
However, you're definately heading the right direction getting a degree as it is still the ticket for foreigners looking for sponsorship for a work visa. If you would be happy getting a job teaching english then you will have no problem finding work.
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And any advice as to which units to study during my Open Degree?
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Remember that your travels to Japan are likely to be a mere sojourn so I would do whatever units will help your longterm career goals (not to mention that it is unlikely doing a unit related to Japan will make any different to getting a job, unless perhaps you were applying to the JET programme - but I am not sure if they accept OU degrees anyway?).