How Much English Do You Really Need for an IT Job Change?

When a TOEIC score matters and when it doesn't — the reality at both foreign-affiliated and Japanese companies.

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How Much English Do You Really Need for an IT Job Change?

"Is a foreign-affiliated company out of reach if my English isn't good?" is one of the questions we hear most. The answer depends on the role.

In development roles, being able to read documentation and communicate over chat is often enough, and only a limited number of positions require spoken fluency. Roles involving project management or client negotiation, on the other hand, call for English good enough to lead a meeting.

A test score is only a starting point. In selection, what counts more is being able to describe concretely how you have used English at work.

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