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“What are your career goals?”: 5 questions to help you answer

Many struggle to answer the question, "What are your career goals?" However, establishing clear career goals is highly effective in dispelling uncertainties about your career. In this article, we'll explore five questions designed to help you pinpoint your career goals.

Foreign (Gaishi-kei) companies in Japan: Key differences from Japanese companies

Many professionals in Japan with careers in domestic companies are now looking towards foreign companies for their next career move. In this article, we will explore the differences between foreign and domestic companies, and identify the types of people who excel in a foreign company.

How to rekindle enthusiasm for your job

Are high stress levels, an increased workload and long working hours getting to you? It’s never too late to rekindle enthusiasm for your job.

Why work in Finance? Roles, responsibilities, and skills explained

Finance involves more than just managing complex numbers and calculations. It plays a crucial role in the management of a business and significantly influences the future of a company. In this article, we'll unpack the ins and outs of finance, exploring the difference between accounting, diving into job satisfaction, necessary skills, and its pivotal role in business growth.

Pride Month Roundtable: DEI through an LGBTQ+ lens

Pride Month offers the opportunity to celebrate employees and the commitment to equality within the workplace. Here, Garry Reynolds, Andreas L. Niehaus and Remi Gay examine how to improve the LGBTQ+ experience at work.

Mastering LinkedIn: A comprehensive guide to building an effective profile

LinkedIn has become a key platform for career advancement and networking. This article provides basics on using LinkedIn, creating an effective profile, and essential networking tips.

5 essential tips for working moms on the job search (with insights from a working mom recruiter)

In recent years, more and more mothers are juggling career and parenting responsibilities. Discover insightful tips for working mothers in Japan navigating career transitions and advancements. Learn from practical advice shared by Jayvie Silang, a Recruiting Associate Director and a working mother herself.

Career development

Career development isn’t achieved overnight, rather, it’s a work in progress; something you work on throughout your professional life, with no perfect, singular path to be followed.

How to prepare a speech in English

With a bit of preparation, even if it isn’t your first language, it is possible to give an English speech confidently.

Strategic guide to successfully increase your income

Are you looking to boost your income but unsure where to begin? Many individuals share this concern, especially in the current economic landscape characterized by stagnant wages and rising prices. In this article, we delve into the specifics of the salary situation in Japan and offer practical strategies to help you enhance your income.