In recent years, studying abroad has become more and more common among Japanese university students and many jump at the chance to improve their English and gain a multicultural experience. But for those in previous generations, where studying abroad was not so common, will a mid career study ...

It’s no surprise that a bad economy affects job prospects. The economy works in cycles, there are periods of highs, and periods of lows. How significant is this trend in Japan? When observing the unemployment rate of Japan - and comparing statistical trends to the Japanese stock market performance, ...

Changing jobs can be a challenging process. From interview anxiety to long waiting periods without a response, changing jobs can begin to take a toll on you.

When you have never changed jobs before, doing research beforehand and preparing for every step in the process is key. If this is your very first time changing jobs, knowing how to begin the job change process can be overwhelming. There are many options out there for a professional like yourself, ...

 After working for the same company for many years, the process of changing jobs can be difficult to get right. Even for people who have recently been through the process, it can still be tough. To help job seekers have a smooth job change experience, we compiled a list of the most common mistakes ...

Job change in Japan on average can take anywhere from 3 to 6 months for middle management positions. While the amount it time it takes to change jobs varies by industry, company, and even position, the below timeline is generally what we see from start to finish as recruitment professionals in ...