Howtelevision, Inc. (Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Yosuke Otonari), which operates the user-first career platform "GaishiShukatsu.com" under the mission "Foster talent that can take on global challenges and create the future," will release a special feature article series, "Job-Type Era Job Hunting and Careers" (8 parts in total), starting Thursday, August 4, 2022.
Background of the Project
In Japan, "job-type" (*) employment, which seeks specialized skills from candidates, is becoming more widespread. In recent years, even major Japanese companies have been attracting attention for promoting recruitment and work style reforms based on "job-type" thinking.
If this trend continues, even if students ultimately secure employment under a recruitment system that is not job-type employment, such as "generalist positions," they will need to clarify "what kind of work they want to do" and "what kind of career they envision in the medium to long term" more than before to broaden their options in job hunting.
How can one adapt to the coming "job-type" era? We explored work styles when job-type employment becomes widespread, how seniors conscious of "job-type" approaches conducted their job hunting, and the realities of companies adopting "job-type" recruitment for new graduates, through interviews with experts, students, and companies.
For more details, please refer to the following website:
https://gaishishukatsu.com/archives/189653
*Job-type: A term first used by labor researcher Keiichiro Hamaguchi in his 2009 book "A New Labor Society: Rebuilding the Employment System" (Iwanami Shoten). In principle, it is an employment system where the job description (= job) is guaranteed, and personnel capable of performing that job are hired. Wages are also tied to the job.
Article Structure
The 8-part series will cover the following topics:
#01 In the Job-Type Era, All Jobs Become Highly Difficult. Without Specialization, You "Can't Even Reach the Starting Line"
Kentaro Ejima, Quora Evangelist (Japan)
Toshimitsu Sowa, President and CEO, Jinzai Kenkyusho
(Published August 4)
#02 Discovering the Joy of Thinking and Moving into Consulting / Learning Aptitude for Investment Banking through Internships. Two Individuals Who Made Decisions Based on Job Suitability
- Discovering the Joy of Thinking and Moving into Consulting (Student, Private University, Faculty of Law)
- Changing Aspirations from Consulting to Investment Banking (Student, National University Graduate School, Human Sciences and Medical Field)
(Published August 5)
#03 To a Manufacturer That Can Handle Its Own Products / Becoming an SE at a Japanese Company Where Stress is Less Felt. Job Hunting Focused on Technology and Environment
- To a Manufacturer That Can Enrich People's Lives with Its Own Products (Student, National University Graduate School, Chemistry Field)
- Considering Own Aptitude and Choosing a Japanese SIer (Student, Private University, Faculty of Political Science)
(Published August 8)
#04 From Consulting Aspirations to Sales, HR, and Marketing. Experiences of Three Individuals Who Chose Business Professional Roles Based on Early Work Experience
- Balancing IT Specialization and Strategic Proposals, Towards "GAFAM Sales" (Student, Private University, Faculty of Humanities)
- Declining MBB and Sticking to an "HR Focus" (Student, National University, Faculty of Economics)
- Experiencing Three Internships and Choosing to Be a Marketer (Student, Private University Graduate School, Information Science Field)
(Published August 9)
#05 Students Who Started Job Hunting Late Due to Qualification Studies, and Students Considering Academic Advancement at Graduate School. Their Respective Reasons for Declining Consulting and Making Unique Choices
- Declining BIG4 Offer → To a Niche Business Company (Student, Private University, Faculty of Economics)
- Aiming for Academic Advancement, Considering Graduate School (Student, Private University, Faculty of International Politics)
(Published August 10)
#06 Reasons for the Increase in Job-Type Recruitment for New Graduates. Examples from Popular Companies such as IT and Consulting
(Published August 12)
#07 "People's Evaluations Can Change Dramatically Depending on the Environment." Building a Career in America by Moving Between Companies and Enhancing Specialization
Yu, Former Product Manager, Amazon Seattle Headquarters
(Published August 15)
#08 "Listen to Your Inner Voice." What an Entrepreneur Who Has Experienced Both Job-Type and Membership-Type Employment Wants to Convey to Job Seekers
Yasuyuki Toki, Representative Director and CEO, Unifa Inc.
(Published August 16)
About GaishiShukatsu.com
A user-first career platform for university students, operating under the mission "Foster talent that can take on global challenges and create the future." To provide the necessary compass and methodology for aspiring next-generation leaders, it offers a wealth of content, including in-depth career columns, carefully selected information on main selection processes and internships, student communication features, and an OB/OG consultation room where students can receive direct answers from professionals active in society.
https://gaishishukatsu.com/
Company Profile
Company Name: Howtelevision, Inc.
Representative: Representative Director and President Yosuke Otonari
Location: Ark Mori Building 32F, 1-12-32 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-6032
Established: February 9, 2010
Business Activities: Career Platform Operation
Operated Services: GaishiShukatsu.com, Liiga, mond
Contact Us
Inquiries regarding press releases and media interview requests
Howtelevision, Inc. Public Relations
TEL: 03-6427-2857
Email: [email protected]