Question 1

What can I do without creating an account?

Accepted Answer

You can search jobs and apply to any direct-apply listing without an account. Creating one adds the ability to keep jobs you're interested in, review your application history, and get notified when new jobs match a saved search.

Question 2

Is Arubaito free to use?

Accepted Answer

For job seekers, searching, applying, and all member features are completely free. You are never charged to apply or register.

Question 3

How do I find a job that fits me?

Accepted Answer

Filter by location or station, hourly pay, shift, and workplace attributes (kodawari conditions). Combine these with keyword search to narrow down to jobs that match you.

Question 4

Can I filter jobs by station, area, hourly wage, or shift?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can combine filters for prefecture, city, and train station, minimum hourly wage, shift days and times, and employment type. Set these from the search bar or the job search page.

Question 5

Can I find one-day, short-term, or single-day-a-week jobs?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Filtering by "single-day / spot work," "same-day pay," or "up to 2 days a week" narrows results to jobs built for short or irregular schedules.

Question 6

Can I save a search and get notified about new matching jobs?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Save a search from the results screen and you'll be notified when a new job matches it. Manage or delete saved searches from the saved searches page.

Question 7

What happens after I apply?

Accepted Answer

When you apply, your details are sent to the employer's hiring team. Contact method and timing vary by employer. You can review your applications from your account.

Question 8

Can I apply to more than one job at a time?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Each application is submitted separately, so if you're interested in several jobs, you can apply to each one from its own page. Replies from employers arrive per job.

Question 9

How do I withdraw an application?

Accepted Answer

For direct-apply jobs, check the status from your application history, then contact the employer or our support desk to withdraw. For jobs applied to on an external source site, follow that site's instructions instead.

Question 10

What information do I need to register?

Accepted Answer

Just an email address and password. You can add a profile or resume afterward, whenever you need them for a job that requires one.

Question 11

I forgot my password. What do I do?

Accepted Answer

On the login page, use "Forgot your password?" and enter your email. We'll send you a link to reset it.

Question 12

How do I delete my account?

Accepted Answer

You can close your account from the account settings screen. This removes your saved jobs, application history, and other account data. Contact us if you can't find the option.

Question 13

Where can I see jobs I saved?

Accepted Answer

Open "Saved jobs" from the header at any time. When you create an account, saved jobs sync across your devices.

Question 14

Does keeping a job count as applying to it?

Accepted Answer

No. "Keep" just bookmarks a job for later — you still need to apply from the job's own page to actually submit an application.

Question 15

What's the difference between a kept job and a saved search?

Accepted Answer

A kept job bookmarks one specific listing. A saved search stores your search conditions and notifies you when a new job matches them. Combining both makes it easier to track jobs you like and discover new ones.

Question 16

What information appears on a job listing page?

Accepted Answer

Pay, working hours, location, employment type, and application requirements, along with photos of the workplace and "kodawari" attributes such as "no experience needed" or "transport allowance provided." You can also see which company posted the job.

Question 17

What's the difference between direct apply and "Apply on source site"?

Accepted Answer

Direct-apply jobs let you submit an application right from the Arubaito form. "Apply on source site" jobs send you to an external site to apply — check the destination URL and how it handles personal data before continuing.

Question 18

How often is job information updated?

Accepted Answer

Listings are refreshed whenever an employer updates them or a new job is posted. Since openings can change, always check the latest details on the job page before applying.

Question 19

Am I ever charged to apply or register?

Accepted Answer

No. There is no fee for job seekers to apply for a job or register an account. If anyone asks you for payment or an advance fee, don't comply — report it to us instead.

Question 20

Can I trust the job listings?

Accepted Answer

Jobs created by employers are published after our review, which is designed to catch fraudulent listings and clearly missing information. Since openings can still change, check the latest details on the job page before applying.

Question 21

What should I do if I find a suspicious job or message?

Accepted Answer

Report it through the form on our Safety page. We review every report and take action where needed.

Question 22

Can international students work part-time?

Accepted Answer

Holders of a "Student" residence status can generally work up to 28 hours per week after obtaining Permission to Engage in Activities Other Than Those Permitted from the Immigration Bureau. Always check the latest official guidance for exact conditions.

Question 23

Can I work if my Japanese isn't strong?

Accepted Answer

We list jobs that use "easy Japanese" and welcome non-Japanese workers. Check the language requirement on each job page, or look for the "foreigner-friendly" attribute in the filters.

Question 24

What if I have a problem with pay or conditions?

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First, review the conditions on the job page and your employment contract. If something seems unfair or unsafe, you can report it through the form on our Safety page.

Question 25

Is posting a job free?

Accepted Answer

You can post a job for free to try it out — no credit card required. See the employer page for details.

Question 26

Can I post jobs in multiple languages?

Accepted Answer

Your company profile and jobs can be published in multiple languages so they reach more non-Japanese job seekers. You choose the languages when you post.

Question 27

Where do I manage applicants?

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From the employer dashboard you can review applicants, message them, and track where each candidate is in your process.

Question 28

Can I add photos to my job listing?

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Yes. Adding photos of your storefront, interior, or the work itself helps candidates picture the workplace and tends to improve application rates.

Question 29

Where does my personal information go when I apply?

Accepted Answer

For direct-apply jobs, the details you submit go to the employer that posted the job. For "Apply on source site" jobs, your information goes to that external site instead — the job page tells you which applies.

Question 30

Where can I check how my personal data is handled?

Accepted Answer

Our privacy policy lists what information we collect and how it's used.

Question 31

Can I request that my data be deleted?

Accepted Answer

Closing your account from account settings deletes your saved jobs, application history, and other account data. You can also reach out through our contact form for an individual deletion request.

Question 32

How do I contact support?

Accepted Answer

Send us a message through the contact form. For questions about a specific job or company, including a link to that job page helps us respond faster.

Question 33

Can I check the status of my inquiry?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The confirmation we send after you submit an inquiry includes a tracking link you can use to check its status anytime.

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