It is currently the end of June in Tokyo, and since my arrival, there has been intermittent rainfall, resulting in a humid and warm climate with temperatures exceeding 29 degrees Celsius.
The intermittent sunshine and wind are a welcome change.
Upon my arrival at Narita, I had the privilege of attending a personnel exchange meeting organized by BIENE's Japanese partner, Asia to Japan. As a guest, I was intrigued to see what they had prepared.
The topics of today's HR meeting were "The inevitability of hiring foreigners" due to Japan's labour shortage and "Companies chosen by foreign talents(especially IT/Engineering)". I was fortunate to gain insight into the growing number of companies hiring foreign talent in both the humanities and sciences, as well as the cultural background and characteristics of each country.
"How can we process the successful TALENT ACQUISITION around the world?"
Foreign Fresh graduates were seeking an environment where they could pursue a career that aligned with their interests, rather than solely focusing on remuneration. Once they relocated to Japan, they expressed a desire to continue working in this country, citing the supportive work culture as a key factor. It's not just a place they want to work, but also a place they want to live. Attracting top talent requires more than just financial incentives.
I may be mistaken, but it seems that Japan is interested in promoting diversity.
Previously, Japan was often perceived as a country with a more traditional, hierarchical approach to business, but my experience was that many companies are actively seeking ways to embrace diversity and flexibility in their systems, creating opportunities for overseas talent to contribute in meaningful ways. I found the environment to be quite open and friendly.
I believe this could be Japan's strength. It seems that Japan's openness and diversity may be a driving force behind its transformation into an IT powerhouse in Asia. Companies, the country and even individuals are taking care to help talented people adapt. This openness and diversity may also be the reason why OpenAI recently opened a regional office in Japan, the only one in Asia.
from Asia to Japan. 인사교류회 참가자들과 함께
As a recruitment agency for Asia based in Korea, we recently reached out to HR teams at various companies to gain insights into the strengths and dedication of Korean talent. We also sought their perspectives on how to better support Korean professionals, as we are committed to addressing the youth unemployment challenge in Korea. The feedback we received highlighted the importance of strong communication skills and a willingness to work hard.
If you are a recent college graduate or a second-year graduate (with less than two to three years of experience) who is interested in pursuing opportunities in Japan, we kindly request that you apply through the link below. We would also like to bring your attention to an upcoming event in August, which will offer a unique chance for generalist (humanities/social sciences) job recruitment in Japan.
We would be delighted if you could take part in this event, which offers the opportunity to be interviewed in Japan and receive an immediate offer of employment.
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