The Ultimate Virtual Interview Guide: What to do before, during, and after your online interview

19th Mar 2021

Job interviews are nerve-wracking no matter how and where they take place, but virtual interviews are especially daunting. As if making sure you’re smiling to the camera while giving logical answer...

The Key Pillars of a Globally Competitive HR Strategy

16th Mar 2021

Talent shortage has always been a fundamental concern for businesses and HR professionals. In fact, in an RGF survey conducted across 4,600 employers and candidates, 76 percent of companies are fac...

Salary Trends, Hiring Trends, and the Most In-demand Jobs in Japan

12th Feb 2021

Most Active Industries, Hot Jobs, and Salary Trends Expected Salary Increase in Asia and Japan: Average Salary Increment Offered to Employees in Asia: 10% Average Salary Increase Provided to Employ...

Understanding Job Seekers: An Analysis of the Talent Landscape in Japan

5th Feb 2021

RGF’s annual Talent in Asia is a comprehensive analysis of broad industry and country hiring trends across 11 countries and markets in Asia: Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, V...

RGF Industry Spotlight

19th Jan 2021

The RGF Industry Spotlight report series will provide an overview into 5 industries across Asia - Healthcare & Life Sciences, Telecommunications, Media & Technology, Consumer & Retail, Financial Se...

What isn’t said in a job description and how to read between the lines

25th Dec 2020

As a job seeker, you get bombarded with dozens of job descriptions every day and eventually, it can get frustrating to understand which posting is really worth your time. They say, “You miss 100 pe...

Rirekisho and Shokumu Keirekisho: Why you need 2 types of resumes in Japan

11th Dec 2020

Japan is a great place to gain some work experience, especially if you are in the fields of technology, industrial and art. You arrive in Japan, having prepared yourself for the job hunting journey...

How to Stand Out in an Interview: Advice from an Experienced Recruiter

1st Dec 2020

With the current health climate, companies have quickly adopted online interviews as a way to evaluate candidates who are interested in their job vacancies. This change has allowed more and more jo...

7 jobs you can do at home and the skills you’ll need for successful remote working

16th Nov 2020

Telecommuting, or remote work, is the working style where professionals are allowed to work outside of a traditional office environment. In recent years, especially with this year being a turning p...

RGF Talent in Asia 2020: Japan

13th Oct 2020

As Japan shift towards digital transformation and artificial intelligence, how are employers future-proofing their businesses for the upcoming business changes and what are the top priorities to re...

A Recruiter’s Story: Finding a Job for over 150 Candidates in 190 Days

5th Oct 2020

Kohei Sano was one of RGF Professional Recruitment Japan’s top-performing Consultants in 2019. He led a team of eight hardworking and dedicated Consultants, placing over 150 candidates for a fast-g...

How to build a solid Career Contingency Plan and stay ahead of the unknown

2nd Oct 2020

If anything this year has taught us, it’s the fact that everything can change in an instant, and your career is no exception. No matter how good you are in your domain, you can never be sure of the...