FREE! Upload Resumes For Interviews!

FREE! Upload Resumes For Interviews!

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Michael Machida Career Search Consultant Tokyo, Japan

5/29/20253 min read

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One Resume, One Big Chance: Why I Tell Everyone to Upload Theirs to This Site

Alright, real talk: job hunting—especially when you're trying to go global—can be brutal.

I've been there. Sending out resume after resume, waiting for replies that never come, wondering if your application even made it past a robot. And if you're thinking about moving to another country for work? Yeah... the stress level doubles. Add in the visa stuff and cultural questions and it's like—why is this so hard?!

But here's something simple that actually helped me (and a bunch of others I know): adding my resume to a platform called Now and New.

Before you roll your eyes—no, this isn’t one of those spammy job sites where you get 47 “urgent” job alerts that go nowhere. It’s a global recruitment site that quietly connects real people with real jobs that actually come with visa sponsorship options. And weirdly? It works.

How I Found Out About It (And Why I Was Skeptical)

A friend told me about Now and New after he landed a job in Seoul. He literally uploaded his resume, forgot about it, and two weeks later got a message from a school recruiter. I laughed and said, "Yeah okay, must be nice." But deep down I was like... what if that could happen to me, too?

So I did it. Took like 10 minutes. And then? I waited. A Week Later: Boom!

I got a reply from a company in Japan. A real one. We had a short interview, and they actually understood I’d need visa help. They weren’t surprised or annoyed—they were ready for it.

Even though I didn’t take that specific role, it made me realize: just being visible changed the game. Instead of cold applying to a hundred places, I started getting interest from employers who were already looking for someone like me.

Here’s Why It Might Be Worth It for You Too

If you're still not sure, here’s the honest breakdown:

1. You might get noticed by companies offering visa support.

Now and New works with employers who actually know how to sponsor visas—and are open to hiring from abroad. That includes jobs in education, engineering, healthcare, marketing, tech... and more.

2. Recruiters actually search the platform.

This isn’t one of those “we'll keep your resume on file” black holes. Recruiters use filters to find people by skills, experience, and location goals. If your resume is there—and it’s well formatted—you’re showing up in front of people who are already hiring.

3. It can speed things up, like… a lot.

Some folks get contacted within a week. Others in two. Either way, it’s a whole lot faster than just cold applying on big job boards where you never hear back.

A Few Real Stories (Because I Love These)

“I uploaded my resume on a Wednesday. The next Monday, I heard from a school in Korea. A month later, I was on a flight. I didn’t believe it either.”
— Amina G., English Teacher (UAE → Korea)

“I was totally burned out. I just wanted something different. I didn’t expect much from this site—but now I’m starting a software job in Berlin next month. It really happened.”
— Rafael D., Software Engineer (Brazil → Germany)

“I thought Japan was a long shot, but Now and New connected me with a Tokyo agency that even handled my visa. I’ve been here for six months now. Game-changer.”
— Caroline M., Marketing Specialist (UK → Japan)

A Quick Reality Check

Is this a magic button that guarantees a job? No. Let’s be real. Uploading your resume won’t instantly get you hired.

But not uploading it? That pretty much guarantees you’ll stay invisible. And in this weird job market, being seen is half the battle.

So yeah, it’s free. You don’t have to sign a contract. You don’t even have to commit to a move right away. Just upload your resume, tell them where you’d like to work, and give it a shot.

Here’s what you do:

Email: TheJEGroup@SavvyJapan-Today.com
Attach your resume (PDF or Word)
Add a short note with your target country & job type

They’ll take a look, help you clean it up if needed, and—if you’re cool with it—publish it to their secure recruiter-accessible system.

Final Thought

If you’ve got the skills, the drive, and that little voice inside whispering "I need a change..." — this is your nudge. Don’t wait until you’re desperate. Visibility creates possibility.

Your next job—your next life—could be just one resume away.

Take the shot. I’m rooting for you.

— Someone who’s been in your shoes and hit "upload" anyway

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