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7 Job Search Mistakes to Avoid in Japan in 2025

Searching for a job in Japan’s unique and competitive market requires more than just uploading your resume. As recruitment trends evolve in 2025, understanding the cultural and professional nuances of Japan’...
June 16, 2025
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What Career Switchers Should Know About Japan’s Job Market

In today’s dynamic economy, career changes are becoming more common—and Japan is no exception. Whether you’re moving from finance to tech or transitioning from a local firm to a multinational, understa...
June 10, 2025
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What Should You Do Immediately After a Job Interview?

Landing a job interview in Japan’s competitive market is a major step—but what you do after the interview can be just as important as how you performed during it. Post-interview etiquette plays a vital role ...
June 3, 2025
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What Makes a People-First Company Culture—and Why It Matters

In today’s competitive job market in Japan, salary and job titles are no longer the only deciding factors for candidates. Increasingly, professionals—especially those at the executive and mid-career level—ar...
May 26, 2025
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How Can Leadership Styles Improve (or Damage) Employee Retention?

Employee retention is one of the most critical challenges facing organizations in Japan today. With a declining population and rising competition for top talent, companies cannot afford high turnover—especia...
May 20, 2025
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What Skills Will Be In-Demand in Japan Over the Next 5 Years?

Japan’s workforce is undergoing rapid transformation. As industries evolve and technology advances, the demand for specific skills is shifting. Whether you’re a seasoned executive or mid-career profess...
May 13, 2025
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Are You Job Hunting the Old Way? Here’s What Works in Japan Today

Job hunting has changed dramatically in Japan over the past few years. What worked five or ten years ago—like mass-applying with a generic resume or relying solely on job boards—simply doesn’t cut it anymore...
May 8, 2025
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What’s the Link Between Mental Wellness and Career Growth?

In Japan’s competitive and high-performance work culture, conversations around mental wellness are becoming more important than ever. Gone are the days when burnout was seen as a badge of honor. Today,...
May 6, 2025
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Is It Time to Switch Careers? 5 Questions to Ask Yourself First

In Japan’s evolving job market, many professionals—whether in finance, technology, legal, or other sectors—are reevaluating their career paths. With shifting priorities, growing job mobility, and the rise of...
April 21, 2025
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What Does Career Success Look Like in Japan Today?

In today’s rapidly evolving professional landscape, the definition of career success in Japan is undergoing a major transformation. While traditional markers like long-term employment and steady promotions a...
April 17, 2025
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Why Networking is Essential for Job Hunting in Japan

Networking is a crucial aspect of job hunting in any country, but in Japan, it holds particular importance. Known as “nenkō joretsu” (年功序列) or “lifetime employment,” the Japanese ...
April 10, 2025
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Post-Interview Etiquette in Japan: What to Do After the Interview

Navigating Japan’s professional landscape requires an understanding of business etiquette at every stage of the job application process—including what happens after an interview. Post-interview etiquette can...
April 3, 2025

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