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TOKYO, Jan 30, 2013 - (ACN Newswire) - According to Hays Specialist Recruitment Japan KK ("Hays"), demand for language skills remains strong across employers in Japan - particularly for Japanese nationals with English and native English speakers with Japanese. At the same time on the candidate side, Hays is seeing increased applications from overseas - especially Europe - as experienced mid-career professionals explore opportunities outside of often struggling home markets.
According to the latest Hays Quarterly Report, the right language skills set candidates apart from the competition. With Japan currently experiencing a wide range of skills shortages in its job market, hiring is often candidate-driven and those who have nurtured the right skills stand to benefit.
"We strongly encourage candidates from both Japan and overseas to invest in developing their language skills. Particularly given Japan's push for outbound economic growth, with the proper preparation, there is substantial opportunity to advance rapidly," says Jonathan Sampson, Regional Director of Hays in Japan.
"At the same time, different sectors have different needs. It pays to know what the trends are in your sector."
According to the Report, in certain industries foreign candidates with strong experience but limited Japanese are considered by employers. Information Technology consulting companies are increasingly working with Japanese employers expanding overseas, and require English even more than Japanese. At the same time, the banking sector holds a preference for foreign candidates with fluent Japanese.
According to the Hays Quarterly Report for January to March 2013, demand is highest for the following skilled professionals:
Hays Accountancy & Finance - Commerce & Industry
-- FP&A Managers
-- FP&A Staff
-- Accounting Managers
-- Controllers
-- Auditors
Hays Banking
-- Compliance Officers
-- Credit Risk Management
-- Bilingual Project Managers
-- Corporate Banking Relationship Managers
-- Asset Management Product Managers
Hays Human Resources - Public Sector
-- HR Business Partners
-- C&B Managers
-- HR Managers
-- Payroll Specialists
Hays Finance Technology
-- IT Planning and Business Continuity Planners (BCP)
-- IT Security
-- Application Support
-- Service Managers
Hays Information Technology
-- Business Analyst
-- Game Developers
-- SCM IT Project Managers
-- Web Designers
-- IT Consultants
Hays Insurance
-- Insurance Agents Sales Representative and Claim Adjusters
-- Bancassurance
-- Actuaries
-- Business Consultants
-- Credit Risk Management Specialists
Hays Legal
-- Legal Directors
-- Contract Managers
-- Project Associates
-- Legal Managers
-- Corporate M&A Associates (Japanese speakers)
Hays Life Sciences
-- Clinical Project Managers
-- Regulatory Affairs
-- Product Marketing
-- Medical Science Liaison Officers
-- Business Development
Hays Office Professionals
-- Executive Secretaries
-- Sales Administrators/Assistants
-- Translators
-- Legal Secretaries
-- General Administrators (Entry Level)
Hays Property
-- Head of Corporate Real Estate
-- Investment Managers
-- Facility Managers
-- Project Managers
-- Retail Store Developers
Hays Sales & Marketing
-- Telecom salespeople
-- Online Marketing
-- Product Marketing
-- Direct Salespeople
-- SMB Salespeople
Hays Supply Chain
-- Planning and Supply Chain Managers
-- Direct Purchasing
-- Indirect Procurement Specialists
-- Senior Managers and Directors
To find out why these candidates are in demand, go to www.hays.co.jp/en/report
Hays, the world's leading recruiting experts in qualified, professional and skilled people.
Contact:
Keiko Asakura
Hays Japan
Marketing Manager
+81 3 3560 2813
Keiko.Asakura@hays.co.jp
Topic: Research / Industry Report
Source: Hays
Sectors: Daily News
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