Career-in-Japan
Where to search Japanese national qualified career consultant?
What is Japanese career consultant? There are approximately 60,000 Japanese qualified career consultants in Japan. In fact, until 2016, there were some private qualifications instead of national qualifications. As a country, as part of work style reform, the number of career consultants who became national qualifications increased from that point to 60,000 (as of June […]
Is there a culture of giving presents to Japanese colleagues in Japan?
There are many countries in the world where bosses, subordinates, and colleagues give gifts and money to each other, right? Is there such a culture in Japan? Let me tell you what you should know. Let's talk in order from January. January is called New Year（お正月） in Japan. It is customary for all relatives to […]
Is there any pros to work in Japanese company?
It seems that the number of foreigners who want to work in Japan is decreasing compared to the past. However, the number has not dropped sharply yet. The working conditions of every country where a person works has Pros and Cons. So we will consider Pros and Cons that you may think of when working […]
Why do 83% of Japanese full-time employees not want to be in managerial positions?
"Do you want to become a manager in the future?" "Do you want to become a manager in the future?" Then more than 80% of the respondents, 400 full-time employees in their 20s to 50s who do not have a job title, answered "I do not want to become a manager" (83.0%) by Japan manpower […]
Do I need a high score in TOEIC in Japan?
Answer is probably "Yes" if you work in Japan. TOEIC is an abbreviation for "Test Of English for International Communication". It's a famous English test in Japan and Korea, so many people may not know it well .IIBC Official English Site | IIBC (iibc-global.org) There are many meanings to taking TOEIC exam in Japan more […]
How Bonuses Are calculated in Japan: Will You Receive One?
In Japan, bonuses are a key part of many employees' compensation packages, in addition to their regular monthly salary. Typically referred to as "bonuses" or "summer/winter bonuses," they are usually paid twice a year—in June and December. Bonuses in Japan are not legally mandated, meaning there is no obligation for employers to pay them under […]
What is Premium Friday in Japan? Can I go home early?
What is premium Friday in Japan? Premium Friday is a personal consumption promotion campaign initiated by the Government of Japan and the business community in 2017. Its purpose is to spend a little richer (premium) time than usual on Friday at the end of the month. Many companies recommend leaving the company at 13pm - […]
What is Japan’s Work Style Reform "Hatarakikata-Kaikaku" ?
Is Japan’s Work Style Reform a Success? Japan's work style reform has been a topic of great discussion in recent years. Established to address issues such as long working hours, declining labor productivity, and the need for a better work-life balance, the reform aims to modernize Japan’s workplace culture and improve overall employee well-being. But, […]
The top three reasons for changing jobs in Japan
According to DODA(Japanese recruiting service, 2019) the top three reasons for changing jobs for about 100,000 people who changed jobs during the year 2018 were 1st "I have another job I want to do" (14.7%) and 2nd "I am dissatisfied with my salary" (11.0%). , 3rd place was "Uncertain about the future of the company" […]
University student employment rate 96% is still high in Japan?
It was found in a survey by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare that University student employment rate 96%,which is 2 points lower than last year due to corona effect. 大学生就職内定率９６％ コロナ影響で去年より２ポイント低下｜NHK 首都圏のニュース NHK It was the second lowest rate after 2010, which was affected by the Lehman shock. According to the Ministry of […]