The host explores common IT roles, typical career trajectories, and touches on rough salary expectations in the US and Japan.

The host explores common IT roles, typical career trajectories, and touches on rough salary expectations in the US and Japan.

Episode 3 - "IT career growth and progression - Beyond the help desk!"

Ready to rewrite your story in Japan? Join a long-term expat who started as an English teacher, took a detour into recruitment, and finally broke into the world of IT—all without a STEM or IT degree. In the debut season of Not Your Sensei, you’ll get an unfiltered look at the real-life journey from classroom to cloud computing and networking, packed with proven practical advice and proven strategies for anyone eyeing a mid-career leap into tech in JapanWhether you’re an English teacher craving a new challenge, a professional in another field, or someone overseas dreaming of launching an IT career in Japan, this podcast is your step-by-step roadmap. Discover how to upskill, build a portfolio that gets noticed, and break into tech—even if your Japanese isn’t perfect yet. You’ll also get tips on balancing language learning, navigating visa hurdles, and thriving as an expat.

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Ready to rewrite your story in Japan? Join a long-term expat who started as an English teacher, took a detour into recruitment, and finally broke into the world of IT—all without a STEM or IT degree. In the debut season of Not Your Sensei, you’ll get an unfiltered look at the real-life journey from classroom to cloud computing and networking, packed with proven practical advice and proven strategies for anyone eyeing a mid-career leap into tech in Japan Whether you’re an English teacher craving a new challenge, a professional in another field, or someone overseas dreaming of launching an IT career in Japan, this podcast is your step-by-step roadmap. Discover how to upskill, build a portfolio that gets noticed, and break into tech—even if your Japanese isn’t perfect yet. You’ll also get tips on balancing language learning, navigating visa hurdles, and thriving as an expat.

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Episode 3 - "IT career growth and progression - Beyond the help desk!"

Episode 3 - "IT career growth and progression - Beyond the help desk!"