In the modern global business environment, the recruitment of foreign engineers is increasingly important. Foreign engineers with different cultural backgrounds and expertise can bring new ideas and perspectives and improve a company’s competitiveness. However, effective recruitment of foreign engineers requires proper processes and strategies. In this article, we will explore specifically how to hire foreign engineers. Global Recruiting StrategyIn order to recruit foreign engineers, it is important to develop a global recruitment strategy. Here are some effective global recruitment techniques: Leveraging online Leveraging a global online platform is effective in hiring foreign engineers....

In recent years, Japan’s IT industry has rapidly become internationalized. Many companies are actively hiring foreign engineers, and as a result, workplace communication requires not only English but also Japanese. But how important is the Japanese language ability of foreign engineers?  JLPT The Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) is the world’s largest Japanese language test for non-Japanese native speakers. This assessment tool is used by many companies and universities to assess the Japanese language skills of job seekers and scholarship applicants. The minimum standard expected by companies and universities is...

In recent years, the Japanese IT industry has been hiring more and more foreign engineers. According to the Corporate Survey on the Recruitment of Foreign Students/Highly Skilled Foreign Workers (December 2021 Survey), conducted jointly by Disco Inc. and Caritas Research, Inc., approximately 61.1% of companies are recruiting foreign students without arranging specific departments. Among them, non-manufacturing industries related to IT software account for the majority of jobs with foreign students.   https://www.disc.co.jp/wp/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2021kigyou-global-report.pdf   There are many benefits to hiring foreign engineers. One is that when engineers with diverse perspectives and...

Affected by the low birthrate in Japan, many companies actively recruit engineers from all over the world in search of advanced technological capabilities. The hiring of foreign engineers tends to be prominent among them, and the diversity of nationalities, cultures and expertise drives business growth. In this article, we delve into the country of origin of foreign engineers in Japanese companies and examine emerging trends and their impact.   Background of hiring foreign engineers As the importance of diversity is recognized and globalization advances, Japanese companies are also becoming more...

As the number of foreign engineers increases, Japanese companies are also hiring more foreign engineers with an emphasis on diversity and internationalization. According to the “Status of Notification of Employment Status of Foreign Nationals” published by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare through October 2022, there were 479,949 workers with resident status in professional and technical fields, an increase of approximately 85,000 from the 394,509 in the previous year. In this article, we introduce Japanese companies with a large number of foreign engineers!   Rakuten Rakuten is a group...

Current level of annual income The annual income of foreign engineers working for Japanese companies varies depending on the size of the company, the technical field, the skill set and the type of recruitment. According to data published by doda, the average annual salary of an IT engineer is 4.42 million yen. However, foreign engineers earn more than average salaries, especially for engineers with skills in IT, AI, data science and blockchain.   Comparison of companies   Rakuten The monthly salary for system engineers at Rakuten, which has a large...

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) is a prestigious university recognized worldwide and many entrepreneurs are alumni of its campus. These entrepreneurs have achieved impressive results in a variety of fields, from technological innovation to social influence. Behind this is IIT’s rigorous entrance exam, competitive curriculum and world-class teaching staff. The combination of these elements enables IIT students to develop an unsurpassed technical knowledge and creative thinking to overcome challenges.   Spark of innovation from IIT IIT is known for its high level of education and has produced outstanding students,...

The Indian Institute of Technology (Indian Institutes of Technology, IIT) provides world-class technical education. IIT graduates use their outstanding knowledge and skills to flourish around the world. In this article, we explore how Japanese and overseas companies recruit IIT graduates and in which industries they are most valued. IT and technology industries Major IT companies such as Google, Microsoft, and Amazon actively recruit IIT graduates. Japanese companies such as SoftBank and Lacten are also tapping the talents of IIT graduates, especially in AI and data science. Manufacturing Manufacturing is also...

Modern businesses are increasingly competing across borders as globalization and technology advance. Especially in the field of engineering, it has become even more important to recruit talented engineers across nationalities. This article looks at the recruitment market. Benefits and risks of hiring foreign engineers Hiring foreign engineers has many advantages in terms of diversity and innovation. Companies with higher diversity reportedly have a higher revenue to innovation ratio. On the other hand, hiring foreign engineers also comes with risks, such as difficulties in obtaining visas and language barriers. In fact,...

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) is known worldwide for its outstanding engineering education and its graduates are highly sought after by companies all over the world. This article provides useful tips and tricks for Japanese and foreign companies to employ IIT students. Providing internships Many companies offer internships for IIT students. This gives students real industry experience, while giving companies the opportunity to directly assess students’ skills and abilities. As a successful example, Rakuten, a leading Japanese company, offers annual internships for IIT students and hires talented interns as...