Oli wrote:

> Had previously worked for a year and a half full time.
> At a seminar today, HR says applicates are not allow to have full time
> work experienc. >_<
> 
> Any Japanese reading this? Is this typical?

I'm not Japanese but it is typical. It might be worth not mentioning the 
previous experience (just say he went backpacking for 18 months or 
something) when applying to local firms and include it when applying to 
any gaishikei.

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