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Only the well equipped, experienced talent acquisition team can hunt for the best talent and thrive in sourcing the best people. One of the key points that companies miss is the combination of technology with talented individuals who skillfully and thoughtfully implement a recruitment system. Fro...
Written by Anthony Trotter The role of the accountant in Japan today is somewhat different from other industrialized countries. Japanese accountants are very involved with the motivation of employees and the fueling of daily operations in the companies they work for. Japanese management accountin...
“Hello,” he said. The 8-year held a large cardboard box and was obviously selling something. He wore slacks and a tie, and his bangs were neatly pressed, though a bit of a cowlick stood up in back. He looked up at the women wearing a pink sweater, standing in her doorway. It was a nice neighborho...
A sales person will drive an extra mile, make the extra cold call, spend longer on that RFP, do a bit more research on her client, read the client’s annual report before walking into the conference, work as many hours or persistent days just to get the job done. The best salespeople, like the bes...
Over the last few weeks I've seen many blogs and postings on how to craft a successful resume. But most of the advice is old and some even obsolete for the world of computers. From the hundreds of resumes I see in a month, here are some quick observations on how you can update your resume. I will...
One of the best ways to ace an interview is to make sure you know about the company before having the interview. In less than twenty minutes, you can learn a great deal about a company, what they do, and their short and long-term goals. In addition, public companies are easier to research than pr...
Q. Who are the highest paid professionals? Q. 世界で最も高給の「プロフェッショナル」とは誰のことですか？ A. Entertainers and athletes. A. エンターテイナーとアスリートです。 Q. Why is that? Q. それはなぜですか？ A. Because they have the discipline to practice harder and longer than anyone else in any other profession. A. 他のどんな分野のプロフェッショナルよりも長く、しっかりと練習...
These here are 50 common questions at an interview, especially for changing jobs. Before you read along how to answer, take some time to answer them yourself first, so you can compare them with the answering tips ready for you. Also, note the questions in bold are important ones you must be able ...
Payroll Professionals in Japan by Anthony Trotter Payroll Specialists are a very important part of the Human Resource function in Japan. Due to specific Japanese deductions and additions, this is not a position that is easily outsourced overseas. The Payroll Specialist in Japan is a highly valued...
If a recruitment process like Topgrading can help companies like GE and Honeywell be the best, then it would make sence to model and implement into your organization. ゼネラル・エレクトリックやハネウェルなどの企業が、トップグレーディング採用術などの採用プロセスを導入することで、最高のパフォーマンスを発揮できるなら、同じメソッドがどんな企業にだって適用できるはずです。 Recruitment processes are im...
Topic: Why are there growing numbers of accountants choosing to work on contract at senior levels in Tokyo. We are talking to Jivago Matsuoka, the Managing Partner, Advisory Services for FocusCore Group K.K. Jivago has been in the consulting, recruitment and contract staffing business in Tokyo si...
Tips on Succeeding the Final Interview, by David Sweet, Ph.D. 最終面接を突破するために デビット・スウィート博士(Ph.D.) The last interview is always the toughest. So often, job applicants will breeze through one or two interviews and at the final interview, fall short. Why is that? What do you need to do different? How i...
Why a U.S. CPA can help your career in Japan Anthony Trotter Why does it matter if you have a CPA certification from the United States if you are going to be working in a financial field in Japan? There are two major accounting certifications recognized worldwide, but there is no question that th...
People who are successful in their profession consistently challenge themselves to learn more, regularly attend professional meetings to network with peers and mentors, and seek out opportunities to expand their education. Are you thinking about pursuing a certificate or certification in the supp...
Merry Christmas from Anthony and Ben of the FocusCore Finance & Accounting Team
The hybrid recruiting-consulting firm Advisory services at FocusCore Text by Gavin Blair / Photo by Benjamin Parks The challenges Japanese companies face today in recruiting and retaining a skilled workforce are well-documented and are set to become even greater in the coming decades — given the ...
catalyst4mbas.com & FocusCore Working Together To Bring You More February 9th, 2017 FocusCore Japan will celebrate our 2nd year as an official partner with catalyst4mbas.com. It is very rare that partnerships work this well. From Sony’s acquisition of Columbia Pictures resulting in a 3.2 billion ...
As most CEOs and organisation leaders will tell you, the key of success for any business is its ability to attract the best talent in the market. Steve jobs one said: "When you're in a start-up, the first ten people will determine whether the company succeeds or not. Each is 10 percent of the com...
Success stories - Innovative Hiring Solutions for Modern-day Japan All businesses have to find and keep staff. Many informed company directors say, "Our people are our most valuable resource." So, clearly, expending effort to find the best staff makes good commercial sense. But with many companie...