Simon and John discuss why it’s important not to panic and stay calm. Write out a plan of action, review your resume, consider your Interview Pitch and reach out to your network They discuss why it’s important to review your LinkedIn profile & settings, Set up job alerts on Job boards. They discuss the importance …
by byrnejohn Simon and John used their combined knowledge of the recruitment industry on both the agency and in-house jobs to discuss the merits of both jobs. They look at what makes both a great agency recruiter in addition to a great in-house recruiter. The characteristics that are important for each role and what it takes to …
by byrnejohn On this podcast, we were absolutely delighted to welcome back David Shirt who discussed how his business, Astris Advisory has had to pivot from their original strategy, their overseas expansion and future growth of their business. David cited the Pivot and Persist strategy as being cornerstone to the company’s success. David discussed the best sales …
by byrnejohn On today’s episode Simon and John discuss why it’s important to secure the job before you actually try to negotiate the package. The importance of understanding what the market is paying for your position and don’t be afraid to ask for more! They recommend having a number in mind and make sure you stick to …
by byrnejohn On the third and final part of the LinkedIn series, Simon and John discuss why it’s important to tailor your InMails and correspondence on LinkedIn Which invitations you should accept and not accept, how to strategically connect with people on LinkedIn to further build you network and why people don’t want to connect with a …
by byrnejohn On this episode, Simon and John discuss more advanced features on LinkedIn such as Headlines and Vanity URL’s. They also cover LinkedIn scheduled post which Simon has dubbed “Networking while you sleep”. They also discuss how to stand out from the crowd, create more of a network and other advanced features they think are incredibly …
by byrnejohn Simon and John discuss how to create a professional looking LinkedIn profile and adding some features and details they strongly recommend you have as part of your profile. They then discuss LinkedIn usage in Japan and globally. How LinkedIn usage has changed during the COVID pandemic and why it’s currently easier for people to discuss …
by byrnejohn Ernest Higa, the renowned businessman who brought the Domino’s Pizza and Wendy’s brands to Japan, has spent decades in the Japanese market. A third generation Nikkei American from Hawaii, Higa has a bicultural background that allows him to observe the Japanese industry world both as an insider and an outsider, and this has allowed him …
by byrnejohn The last episode of the Client Recruitment Lifecycle called The Post Hire Phase, i.e. Episode number 4. Simon and John discuss how companies on-board their new employees. This includes onboard training, clarify the role that they will be doing when they join, connecting them to other people within the organization, getting them familiar with their …
by byrnejohn On this Podcast, Simon and I will be discussing how companies shortlist candidates, which ones they select for the final interview round and why they select them. How companies identify their preferred candidates, move them to the pre-offer phase and lastly the offer interview. Should the selected candidate sign, the company will then proceed with …
by byrnejohn On this episode of our podcast, we spoke with Jay Revels CEO and Founder of The Total Mindset which is a growth accelerator for small to midsize digital enterprises based in N. America, Europe and Australia with the strategic goal of starting or growing their Japanese businesses. Jay has a distinguished 20-year career in enterprise technology sales …
by byrnejohn On this podcast, Simon and John interview Japan-related business specialist Graeme Lawrence. Graeme is a client services & international trade manager and has a fantastic career. Working as an Interpreter/translator at Honda F1 Racing, Hitachi & Panasonic. Graeme has a Japanese language JLPT N1 (grade A) and is also a qualified PRINCE2 Agile Practitioner (project …
by byrnejohn Simon and John discuss preparation for the interview process by creating a job description and making sure that the manager has all the information at his/her disposal before meeting with candidates. The discussion then moved to holding the interview itself, how interviewers can be inconsistent in terms of the questions that they ask and why …
by byrnejohn The first episode in a 4 series podcast called the Client Recruitment Lifecycle, Simon & John discuss the mechanics of how an organisation runs its recruitment process internally. The process starts with pre-hiring/planning to hire. How it all starts with a job description, then determining the interview process depending on the role and creating …
by byrnejohn Simon and John discuss the importance of setting career goals in your new career. Why creating a routine and continuous training is crucial to your success. The importance of mentors and professional coaches to help you get ahead. How to get promoted and following a carefully planned career path to reach your goals.
by byrnejohn On this podcast, Simon and John discuss the process which follows accepting an offer and joining a company. What happens if you’ve accepted an offer, resigned from your old firm but failed your background check? Why it’s important to meet the right people within your new organization for drinks and dinner after you’ve joined. Why …
by byrnejohn On this episode, Simon and John discuss the proper way to resign and create a digital footprint to make sure you resign on the date you expect. Making sure you resign without any legal consequences. The benefits and consequences of accepting a counter offer. Techniques that companies use to retain staff including emotional techniques, key …
by byrnejohn On this podcast, Simon and John discuss the importance of preparation before you interview for a job. Why it’s essential to review typical interview questions and read the job description before you interview. Make sure to do due diligence on the company and hiring manager in addition to showing up early. We discuss the importance …
by byrnejohn Continuing on with the candidate recruitment lifecycle 10 series podcast, Simon and John discuss the importance of due diligence on the recruiters that specialize in your industry, access they may have to clients you’re interested in, engaging with select recruiters referred to you by your network, how important it is to build a meaningful relationships …
by byrnejohn Simon and John give advise on how to apply for jobs, how to managing your data/privacy and how to manage conflicts that may occur during this process. We discuss creating a good LinkedIn profile, the importance of constantly updating your online profile, work status, how to filter requests and the best way of using the …
by byrnejohn On this podcast, Simon and John offer advise on preparing your resume before applying for a job. What do clients look for in your resume when they receive it? They discuss Gaps in your resume, education, internship, work experience. How expectations from a candidate applying in Japan are very different than overseas. They also delve into …
by byrnejohn In this podcast Simon and John discuss the risk of moving jobs or the risk of staying where you are. They discuss in-depth analysis of your current role and the many things you need to be aware of before handing in your resignation and lastly, how the new offer you’re considering may or may not …
by byrnejohn In this podcast we interviewed Jon Cluff who is the global head of recruitment at a listed US Technology company. Jon discusses some of the difficulties hiring staff in Japan, how he found his way into his current role and his foray in professional baseball.
by byrnejohn Paul Yonamine is Chairman and CEO of Central Pacific Financial Corp.. He previously ran IBM Japan, managing 50,000 people and when he left, the firm was generating revenues of 9 Billion USD per annum. Paul also worked as CEO of Hitachi Consulting, Executive Vice President and Chairman of BearingPoint Asia Pacific and President of KPMG Consulting …
by byrnejohn Jennifer Shinkai is a fellow podcaster, entrepreneur, author, coach, trainer and more! She is a big advocate of ikigai and incorporates it into her work and daily life. During the show, Jennifer discusses her career, some of the challenges she faces in her career in addition to the changes in her business that have happened …
by byrnejohn In this week’s podcast, Graham Elliot tells his story of growing up in the large port town of Hartlepool, starting his financial career in the city of London at a brokerage firm, moving to a hedge fund and then making his way to Japan where he became CEO of two investment banks before returning to …
by byrnejohn In this podcast, Simon and John discuss Making a move when it suits you and how moving in an emotionally heightened state can hurt your career. Why it’s easier to move to a new job when you already have a job. Being content with a package you receive from a new job offer and how …
by byrnejohn Episode 1 of a 10 series podcast (The Candidate Recruitment Lifecycle), Simon and John discuss why people start to think about changing their jobs. If there is anything they can do in their current role to improve In this episode entitled “Time for a Career Change?” Simon and John go into great detail about the …
by byrnejohn Originally from Ireland, Frank moved to Australia when he was 14 years old and then to Japan when he was 28 years old. Frank is fluent in Japanese and has been living in Japan for 30 years. Frank has spent 22 of the 30 years in Japan working as a Country Manager. He has been …
by byrnejohn On this week’s podcast we interview David Shirt who is the Co-Founder and CEO of Astris Advisory. Astris Advisory is a boutique financial firm started in 2018 which focuses on Corporate Advisory, Fund Placement, Investment Advisory and the Start-up industry. David discusses his journey from his childhood in Manchester (UK) to becoming the Japan Country …
by byrnejohn Henry Seals is a Harvard Graduate and HR/Marketing professional. After graduating from University, Henry started his career in Japan where he has worked in predominantly Japanese speaking, reading and writing environments. Henry is currently working for Philip Morris International as a HR manager and previously worked in companies such as AIG, ING and Paidy. He …
by byrnejohn Richard Bracken is a Chief Commercial Officer with the Insurance Technology company Coherent and he is based in Singapore. After a decade in senior transformation roles in ANZ Banking Group (Australia), Richard made the switch to Asia and the insurance industry, working in Japan with ING Life, then taking a regional role with AIA in …
by byrnejohn Simon Cropper a bilingual (Japanese and English) executive running Asia Pacific Human Resources for a global Business Intelligence/Data Analytics Technology firm explains his career, background and how he ended up in Japan. Simon has worked across a number of different industries, a number of different countries and conducted business in 100% Japanese speaking environments. Given …
by byrnejohn John Byrne is an entrepreneur and CEO/Founder of Ascent Global Partners (an Executive Search Firm). More importantly, John will be co-hosting the Simon and John career podcast and to get the ball rolling, he introduces himself to the audience. On this episode, John discusses his background, industry trends and advice on how to get ahead …
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