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Leadership with Passion through Kokorozashi
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So you’ve decided you want a job in Japan. You’re willing to travel to Japan, immerse yourself in Japanese culture, and embrace the Japanese working environment. But how do you get started? And once you do, how do you go from surviving Japanese working culture to thriving in it?
GLOBIS University graduate and lecturer Darren Menabney shares his experience navigating the Japanese job market, as well as his formula for success in finding a job in Japan. Below is a transcript of a portion of his above talk, edited for clarity.
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Darren Menabney: I’m not a typical new hire for Ricoh. One thing they told me is that I showed a willingness to learn, to accept feedback, and to teach others. But also, I showed a willingness to learn through what I was showing them in the English café. [Additionally,] I came to Japan to get my MBA at GLOBIS.
Coming to Japan to get an MBA at GLOBIS sounds probably familiar to most of you because that’s basically your story, too. So this is a big plus.
You really need to promote this when you’re promoting yourself to companies—willingness to learn. You have made an impressive leap to be in Japan to get your MBA here. That is a huge plus.
Separate from what we learn [in the MBA program,] the fact that you’re willing to come to Japan and improve yourself is a big plus when selling yourself to Japanese companies.
Of course, skills are important. My background, my twenty years of experience, were important, as well. Especially what we call “portable skills”: the fundamentals, communication skills.
Being able to really communicate is important. Portable skills are not job-specific on your resume, but are transferable to any job. In my case, they mentioned strategy management and project management. These are very generic skills that are useful in any job.
Adapting to Your Company’s Work Culture
Menabney: The last thing I’m going to mention, but the most important, is cultural fit. This is really where you have to do your homework.
Culture is a big, fuzzy term. How do you know the cultural fit between you and the potential company?
At Ricoh specifically, they said they liked the fact that I was quite positive in the sessions and during the interviews. They also valued flexibility. Again, you all have that. You all have demonstrated that you have flexibility and agility from the fact that you’re taking this MBA program.
The point I’m trying to make here is that these things pretty much apply to all of you, too. By lieu of the fact that you are GLOBIS students.
Of course, you should focus your job search on your background, skills, and CV. But don’t forget about what you bring to potential employers just because you are an MBA student in Tokyo. That is a lot of value to Japanese companies. Do not underestimate that.
Finding Jobs in Japan
Menabney: I currently work in HR, so naturally my original undergraduate degree is in astrophysics. Very logical jump there. I like equations. I’m still a scientist at heart.
So I put everything together into what I call the job equation to get a job in Japan.
Start with a kokorozashi.
Begin with your self-absorption, your personal mission statement, your kokorozashi. What are you passionate about, and what do you want to do to change the world?
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The key ingredient to success? Passion.
Finding your kokorozashi will unify your passions and skills to create positive change in society. This GLOBIS Unlimited course will help you develop the values and lifelong goals you need to become a strong, passion-driven leader.
Add your skills.
Add the skills, the knowledge, the networks, and the friendships you’ve made here.
Seize opportunities.
Take control. Raise your hand whenever you have any opportunity. I always talk about this. If you have an opportunity to get out and extend your network, to meet new people, unless you have a very good reason, never say no to any opportunity like that.
All people need to raise their hand and volunteer because you never know where it can lead you. In my case, the English cafe through GLOBIS led to getting a career in HR at a Japanese company. I never would have made that connection up front, but it works out.
You never know what can happen. And again, be good at self-promotion. Show them what you’re capable of.
Learn the language.
Now here’s the challenging part—the Japanese language.
In my case, it was it was not and is still not a huge obstacle [to getting hired]. I know this is a real hard issue for [many, but it doesn’t have to be] a huge barrier.
Of course, if your Japanese ability, like mine, is not so high, it will limit you in terms of the job market. But as I’ve shown, it’s not a high hurdle to get over.
Top it off with experience.
And of course, add to the equation your background, your CV. Subtract your age. If you are over forty, it is going to really impact your likelihood of getting a job. That’s true in any country, not just in Japan.
But the last point in the equation is the most important. It’s basically your attitude and how you present yourself to the company that’s going to be a plus or minus.