Why You Heard From Us

Our client, a leading global company, asked us to find exceptional professionals for a specific, confidential role. Your profile and experience stood out as a strong potential match, so we reached out to introduce the opportunity.

Yes, absolutely. Many of the best professionals aren't actively looking. A brief, 15-minute conversation with us is a valuable way to:

• Learn your current value in the job market.
• Discover significant opportunities you wouldn't find on your own.
• Build a confidential connection for your future career growth.

An interview, even a casual one, is one of the smartest investments you can make in your career.

Know Your Value: It's the best way to understand your market worth and which of your skills are most in demand.

Build Your Network: Meeting with industry leaders is never a waste of time. It expands your professional network for future opportunities.

Create a Safety Net: Being "interview ready" is the best insurance against unexpected changes at your current company (like a re-organization or your manager leaving).

It's a Low-Pressure Talk: The company knows you're not actively searching, so the meeting is simply a professional conversation to explore a potential fit.

Yes. If we contacted you, it’s because your specific skills and experience are valuable in the current market. Many professionals underestimate their own value. A short conversation with us can reveal surprising opportunities you may not have considered.

While we specialize in executive search, our strong client relationships mean they often trust us exclusively with their most critical mid-level and early-career roles. Many of these positions are confidential and not advertised publicly. If we contacted you, it's for a significant, carefully selected opportunity.

We have a high-level understanding of your professional background from public information or confidential referrals. However, a resume only tells part of the story. A conversation is essential for us to understand your goals, personality, and what makes a role the right fit for you, beyond just skills.

We work on many confidential roles. To protect our client's privacy and ensure the opportunity is a genuine fit for your career goals, we share full details — including the company name and compensation — during our initial confidential conversation with you. We appreciate your understanding.

Our conversation is a simple, two-way exchange that usually takes just 15-30 minutes.

1. We'll explain the role and why your background is a potential match.
2. We'll listen to understand your experience, career goals, and what's important to you.
3. We'll provide transparent details about the opportunity and answer all your questions.

We're flexible and can meet you wherever is most convenient:

• Online via video call
• At a quiet cafe or hotel lounge near you
• In our office meeting rooms

Absolutely not. Our role is to be your advocate and advisor. We provide information and opportunities, but the decision is always 100% yours. We succeed only when you are happy with your choice. There is never any pressure.

Hiring managers are typically evaluating three main things:

• Expertise: Do your skills and experience match the role's requirements?
• Motivation: Are you genuinely interested in the company and the position?
• Culture Fit: Will your personality and work style thrive in their environment?

No. Companies are selective and typically interview a few strong candidates to find the best possible fit for the role and team.

It varies by role. Many positions in Japan use Japanese for most daily business. More senior roles, or those with international reporting lines, typically require more English. The key is effective communication, not a test score. We can also provide interview coaching and resume support in English.

• Ask Tough Questions: In the interview, ask about management style, team culture, and how success is measured.
• Do Your Own Research: Look at online reviews and news about the company, but take them with a grain of salt.
• Use Us as a Resource: As your agent, we often have inside knowledge about the company culture and can provide an objective perspective.

• Access to Hidden Jobs: We represent many confidential roles you won't find on job boards.
• Expert Representation: We know how to present your skills to highlight your strengths.
• Stress-Free Process: We handle scheduling, follow-ups, and difficult salary negotiations for you.
• Insider Knowledge: We provide objective insights into the company and role to ensure a good fit.

• Save Time: We manage the entire process, so you can focus on your current job.
• Higher Success Rate: We prepare you for interviews with specific knowledge of what the hiring manager wants to see.
• No Pressure to Accept: Unlike applying directly, there's no obligation if you receive an offer. You can decline without burning bridges.

Yes, absolutely. This is a core part of our service. We provide personalized coaching for every stage of the interview process and help you craft a resume that gets noticed.

Nothing. Our services are 100% free for candidates. Our fee is paid by the hiring company after a successful placement.

• Merit-Based Culture: Performance and results are rewarded with promotions, not seniority.
• Global Skill Development: You gain international business experience and work with diverse teams.
• Flatter Organizations: Less bureaucracy often means more responsibility and faster advancement.
• Focus on Work-Life Balance: Flexible work environments can lead to higher job satisfaction and sustainable growth.

Adaptability is more important than age. While it can be more challenging to switch later in your career from a very traditional company, what matters most is your flexibility and mindset. Coming from a progressive or startup-like environment is often an easier transition at any age.

There are a few key reasons:

• They are often benchmarked against higher global salary standards.
• They pay a premium to attract and retain top talent in a competitive market.
• Their merit-based systems reward high-performers with higher compensation.

• Traditional Japanese Companies Often Emphasize: Group harmony, seniority, long-term stability, and consensus-based decisions.
• Foreign-Affiliated Companies Often Emphasize: Individual results, efficiency, speed in decision-making, and work-life balance.

Of course, every company is different. It's important to evaluate each one individually rather than relying on stereotypes.

If you receive an offer, it means the company is confident you'll succeed. Don't rely on stereotypes — the idea that all "foreign companies are tough" isn't always true. We can help you understand the specific environment of the company you're interviewing with so you can judge the fit for yourself.

A response within one week is standard. Companies appreciate a prompt reply.

Ideally, keep your family informed during the process. At the very latest, discuss the offer with them before you accept it. Their support is important, and you want to avoid any surprises.

Only after you have signed your new employment contract and are officially ready to resign. We strongly advise you not to share the news — even with trusted industry friends — before then. This prevents unexpected complications and ensures a smooth, professional exit.

• Recognize the Tactic: Counteroffers are a common tactic to keep top performers.
• Consider the Trust Factor: Your relationship with the company has already changed. The reasons you wanted to leave likely won't disappear.
• Know the Statistics: The vast majority (70-80%) of people who accept a counteroffer leave within a year anyway.
• Our Advice: If you've made the decision to move forward, it's usually best to politely but firmly decline the counteroffer and focus on your new opportunity.

The vast majority of our positions are based in Japan. If your goal is to work abroad, we recommend applying directly for positions based in other countries.

Yes. We can conduct the entire process online, from our initial conversation to your final interviews with the client. We are fully equipped to support your job search and transition from abroad.

Yes. We are committed to the proper management and protection of your personal information. All of our conversations are treated as strictly confidential.

Our clients require fluent Japanese language skills in most cases for their business needs in Japan.