Workplace reviews and discussion: 文化學園留學顧問有限公司

A Japanese school’s office in Taiwan, somewhat like an overseas academic affairs or student affairs office. Its main responsibility is handling student recruitment for the Greater China regions and other areas that use traditional Chinese characters, such as Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan. On a daily basis, the work mainly involves handling student applications to schools, issuing school application certificates, and other tasks typically performed by administrative staff at schools and cram schools.

The busy season is comparatively hectic, but the off-season is very relaxed (there are probably about four or five months of off-season each year).

Once working hours are over, as long as you are not in the middle of speaking with a customer, you can shut down your computer and leave immediately. Even emails can be answered the next day.

The supervisor is Japanese and places great importance on employees’ opinions. They are somewhat impatient but a good person who communicates well.

You may feel frustrated when dealing with students or students’ parents who are inconsiderate or difficult to handle.

If you come hoping to “improve your Japanese,” you may be disappointed. You will still make some progress, but because the supervisor’s Chinese is too good, there are fewer opportunities to practice than you might expect. You will, however, have some exposure to written Japanese in emails.

Having Japanese-related qualifications should allow you to earn a somewhat higher salary, but the pay is still relatively low. It is only suitable for recent graduates entering the workforce as a beginner-level starting point.