University degree transcripts

[Greener]

Hi there,

I'm writing because I will finally have my degree in the spring of 2004. (Does the stupid dance like the Bloodhound Gang!!!) I am wondering if it is worth it to pay the money my school is charging for transcripts. (In the 30-40 dollar range, ouch.) I will be looking for employment in Japan in the spring for the summer or the fall of 2004 and I am wondering if I need my transcripts with my degree when applying for jobs. Any and all help is appreciated as I was in Japan on a Working Holiday Visa last time I was there and worked freelance almost exclusively through privates and a cheap gaijin hotel last time. (Is the Sen Inn in Tokyo still around?) This time I actually have to go through proper channels and all help will be appreciated.

Thanx in advance!!!

[Taro Toporific]

...I am wondering if I need my transcripts with my degree when applying for jobs.

Send a PM to "Shibuya Me" and ask him since hiring is his business.

For getting a job at Fujitsu, Sony, Mitsubishi... or here at Maybe-the-Largest Inc., we have never asked for transcript. We only ask to see a valid, ORIGINAL, diploma (not a copy).

I think for getting a new visa, you'll need generally either an ORIGINAL diploma or/and a spouse.... but hey what do I know about visas since Immigration always hastles me 5 times more than all the other FGs.

[Greener]

...I am wondering if I need my transcripts with my degree when applying for jobs.

Send a PM to "Shibuya Me" and ask him since hiring is his business.

For getting a job at Fujitsu, Sony, Mitsubishi... or here at Maybe-the-Largest Inc., we have never asked for transcript. We only ask to see a valid, ORIGINAL, diploma (not a copy).

I think for getting a new visa, you'll need generally either an ORIGINAL diploma or/and a spouse.... but hey what do I know about visas since Immigration always hastles me 5 times more than all the other FGs.

Thanks for the info, I'll send him a PM. I don't want to spend anymore money then I have to before next spring so I have a nestegg to fall back on once I get back to Japan.

[Taro Toporific]

...I am wondering if I need my transcripts with my degree when applying for jobs.

For getting a job at Fujitsu, Sony, Mitsubishi... or here at Maybe-the-Largest Inc., we have never asked for transcript. We only ask to see a valid, ORIGINAL, diploma (not a copy).

Thanks for the info...

Like all Japanese companies, your transcript is KONKEI-NAI...Only the brandname of your school counts, AND any official licences/certifications you might have.

[Greener]

Okay,

I have 3 differenct coaching and teaching certifications but I won't have my diploma until after the winter term is completed.

[Taro Toporific]

Okay,

I have 3 differenct coaching and teaching certifications but I won't have my diploma until after the winter term is completed.

"coaching and teaching certifications" : VERY GOOD!

Private highschools will loooooooooooooooove that.
Don't forget Red Cross certifications, debate certification, etc. Schools love 'em.

[Greener]

I'm not sure if you're being sarcastic or not but that sounds like my credentials aren't horrible if you aren't.

[Taro Toporific]

I'm not sure if you're being sarcastic or not but that sounds like my credentials aren't horrible if you aren't.

No, no, no. Not sarcastic, just realistic.
Japan is MENKYO-baka (credential crazy) and "education" industry loves any kind of paper gold frills on it.

[Greener]

Okay, just checking!