Of course, as you should already be aware, nothing about the job hunting process in Japan is simple - and this is no exception.
Being confident is key in an interview, so the last thing you want is to be nervous about something as fundamental as entering and exiting a room. Below are a list of simple steps to help you navigate your way through this simple yet somewhat baffling process.
【Regarding entering and exiting the interview】
You’ve made it through the document screening process and at last you’re ready for the interview but once you get there you realize there are still some things you are unsure of…
You’ve made it through the document screening process and at last you’re ready for the interview but once you get there you realize there are still some things you are unsure of…
"How should I enter the room?”
“Is it OK to be holding my coat and briefcase?”
"When should I say Shitsureishimasu?
"When should I say Shitsureishimasu?
If you simply remember this pattern, you’ll be able to speak more confidently once the actual interview begins.
（１）Knock “3” times with the back of your hand (lightly)
（２）Open the door and enter the room
（１）Knock “3” times with the back of your hand (lightly)
（２）Open the door and enter the room
・Upon hearing “Dozo” from inside, open the door slightly. ・With an energetic “Shitsureishimasu”, enter the room. ・With your body turned sideways, politely close the door with both hands (if possible).
（３）First Greeting ・Facing the interviewers, smile and greet them with “Shitsurei-itashimasu”. ・After greeting the interviewers, stand up straight and bow at a 45 degree angle. (Make sure you completely finish saying Shitsurei-itashimasu before begining your bow.)
（３）First Greeting ・Facing the interviewers, smile and greet them with “Shitsurei-itashimasu”. ・After greeting the interviewers, stand up straight and bow at a 45 degree angle. (Make sure you completely finish saying Shitsurei-itashimasu before begining your bow.)
（４）Proceed to your seat. ・Proceed to your seat and stand next to it. ・Place your briefcase next to the chair and drape your coat over it, folding it slightly.
（５）State your name and your school’s name ・While making eye contact with the interviewer, state your「school name・department・name（full name）」in a loud and clear voice. ・Lastly say,「Yoroshiku O-negai-itashimasu」and bow.
（６）Sit down ・Once the interviewer makes the offer「Dozo O-kakekudasai」, with a slight bow say “Shitsureishimasu” and take your seat. ・With good posture, sit on the front 2/3 of the chair（７）When the interview has finished ・While still seated, say “Honjitsu arigatou gozaimasu”
（８）Stand and Greet ・Stand in front of your chair and say “Shitsurei-itashimasu”, and bow at a 45 degree angle.
（９）Final Greeting ・Proceed to the door while holding your things and stop before the door. Turn around and face the interviewer, greeting him/her with “Shitsurei-itashimasu” ・Open the door, exit the room and quietly close the door behind you（５）State your name and your school’s name ・While making eye contact with the interviewer, state your「school name・department・name（full name）」in a loud and clear voice. ・Lastly say,「Yoroshiku O-negai-itashimasu」and bow.
（６）Sit down ・Once the interviewer makes the offer「Dozo O-kakekudasai」, with a slight bow say “Shitsureishimasu” and take your seat. ・With good posture, sit on the front 2/3 of the chair（７）When the interview has finished ・While still seated, say “Honjitsu arigatou gozaimasu”
（８）Stand and Greet ・Stand in front of your chair and say “Shitsurei-itashimasu”, and bow at a 45 degree angle.
【面接の入退室の流れについて】
書類選考を通過し、ようやく面接にすすむことができた
ものの、実際にその場に立つと分からないことばかり・・・
「どうやって部屋に入ればいいの？」
「かばんやコートは持ったままでいいの？」
この流れをしっかり覚えておくだけで、面接そのもので
自信をもって話すことができますよ。
（１）手の裏で「3回」ドアをノックする
（２）ドアを開け、中に入る
・中から「どうぞ」という声が聞こえてからドアを少し開ける
・「失礼いたします」と元気よく言って入室する
・体を横に向けて、両手で静かにドアを閉める
（３）はじめの挨拶
・面接官の方に向き、「失礼いたします」と笑顔で挨拶
・挨拶した後、姿勢をまっすぐにして４５度のお辞儀をする
（４）椅子まで進む
・前に進み、椅子の横に立つ
・かばんは椅子の横、コートはかばんの上に丸めて置く
（５）学校名・氏名を名乗る
・面接官の目をしっかり見て、はっきりとした大きな声で
「大学名・学部名・氏名（フルネーム）」を言う
・最後に「よろしくお願いいたします」と言ってお辞儀をする
（６）椅子に座る
・面接官に「どうぞおかけ下さい」とすすめられてから
「失礼します」と軽く会釈して着席する
・姿勢よく、椅子の後ろを3分の1ほど空けて座る
（７）面接が終わったら
・座ったままで「本日はありがとうございました」とお礼を言う
（８）立ち上がって挨拶
・椅子の前に立ち、「失礼いたします」と言ってから
４５度のお辞儀をする
（９）ドアの前で最後の挨拶
・荷物を持ってドアに進み、ドアの前で立ちどまり、面接官の
ほうに振り返って「失礼いたします」と挨拶する
・ドアを開けて退室し、静かにドアを閉める
