You may want to discuss a new job without your current workplace hearing about it. Make that preference explicit before a recruiter circulates your application or requests a reference. Privacy should be discussed as a concrete sharing and contact arrangement.
The link opens TGP's free job-consultation registration form for people living in Japan. It asks for details including your name, contact information, date of birth, current location, residence status and job preferences. Complete the required fields accurately and review the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy before submitting.
Open free job-consultation registration →What to establish first
Ask who will receive your information, for what purpose and whether anyone intends to contact your current employer. Personal information must be handled within the applicable purpose and rules; disclosure to a third party generally requires consent unless an exception applies. Do not assume that registering with one service authorises unrestricted sharing.
Your confirmation sheet
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| Item | Question to confirm | Keep this record |
|---|---|---|
| Recipients | Which employers or other organisations may receive my application? | The agreed sharing scope |
| Current employer | Will a reference or employment enquiry be made? | Your instructions and any required consent |
| Contact channel | Which email, number and time are private enough? | A contact preference you control |
What to do next
- Use a personal contact channel rather than a workplace account where possible.
- Tell the recruiter not to contact your current employer without discussing it with you.
- Ask for an explanation of any consent wording you do not understand before agreeing.
A question you can use
Please do not contact my current employer without discussing the purpose and obtaining the necessary agreement from me first.
Avoid this assumption
A promise of complete secrecy in every possible circumstance may be unrealistic. Ask how your request will actually be recorded and handled. Do not send other employees' contact details or confidential company records as proof of your experience.
Questions and answers
Should I use my company's email address?
A personal address is usually more suitable for a private job search. Choose an account you can access safely.
Can I ask what information will be shared?
Yes. Ask about the purpose, recipients and relevant consent process before providing more documents.
Is job consultation with TGP free?
Job consultation and placement are free for jobseekers. Tree's residence applications are separate services with separate fees; support arrangements and other necessary expenses must be confirmed individually.
TGP provides job placement for foreign residents already living in Japan. We do not currently arrange recruitment from overseas or job placement in the construction sector.
Official sources checked
This guide uses official information retrieved on the stated checking date and practical suggestions for organising a job decision. The checklist and sample wording are not statutory forms. Individual employment, contract and residence questions need appropriate professional or official advice.