Japanese interview etiquette
Japan’s New-Graduate Job Hunt: From Job-Hunting to tentative job offers
Japan’s “new‑graduate” hiring system is unlike any other. Each spring, tens of thousands of students in matching suits flood company seminars, determined to secure a naitei—a formal job offer—before they even finish senior year. From meticulously crafted Entry Sheets to the notorious SPI aptitude test, the process balances tradition and modern corporate needs. Understanding this […]
Landing Your First White-Collar Job in Japan: A Step-by-Step Guide for International Graduates
As you prepare to launch your career in Japan, choosing where to apply can feel overwhelming. Beyond the sleek high‑rises of well‑known foreign affiliates like Google or Goldman Sachs lies a broad landscape of Japanese domestic companies—firms founded in Japan, headquartered here, and largely run on Japanese capital. They range from century‑old conglomerates (sōgō shōsha) to […]
