Episode 33

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Published on:

1st Sep 2023

Hiring for Difficult Positions in Japan

Are you about to start a hiring process for a difficult position in Japan?

In this episode of the podcast David Sweet discusses some important things to do when hiring for difficult positions in Japan. Listen to the episode to get some invaluable insights gleaned from David’s experience of recruitment in Japan and how it differs from other countries. Learn how your company can get the most out of your time and money spent on recruiting for difficult positions in the Japanese labor market.

In this episode you will hear:

  • Writing a compelling job description that doesn’t deter good candidates
  • Pros and Cons of including salaries on job descriptions
  • What employer branding is and how to do it
  • The importance of having a good clear interview process
  • Why and how you would want to use a recruitment partner for these searches

Connect with David Sweet:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdavidsweet/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/focuscorejp 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/focuscoreasia

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/focuscorejp/ 

Website: https://www.japan.focuscoregroup.com/ 


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Find out more about salaries, the job market, hiring and what's important to both companies and individuals looking for a job specifically in Japan.

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About the Podcast

The FocusCore Podcast
Meet interesting and inspiring and entertaining people who show why Japan is a unique, fulfilling and sometimes frustrating place to do business.
We will discuss how to hire, train and retain talent. How to create values that motivate, and review best practices that have worked and attempts that have failed. David will be speaking to company presidents, CEOs, CFOs, HR professionals, coaches, consultants as well as sharing with you some of my own experiences and opinions discovered over the years in this great country.
The focus is simple: To explore how to succeed in business in Japan.

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David Sweet