Hiring for Bilingual Roles in Japan

A presentation on searching for a job in Japan

How do Companies hire for bilingual roles in Japan?

1.  Hiring in Tokyo for Bilingual Roles

   • Overview of the Ways Employers Search for New People

2.  About Me

   • Lived in Japan for 23 years

3. The Ways Companies Hire

   • Recruiting

   • Job Posts

   • Word of Mouth

   • Industry Contacts

   • Friend Recommendations

4. Targeting the Right Experience & Background

   • Functional Positions

   • IT/Sales & Marketing/Accounting

   • E-commerce/Industry background

   • Age and Experience

   • Background – What have they been doing

   • Openess and Interest in doing something new

   • Able to work independently

5. Socially Contacting Candidates

   • Using Linkedin to re-connect with contacts

   • Looking for candidates in Facebook, Linkedin, Meetup

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