Great informative video! I would have loved more information on how the shukatsu was established by the Keidanren as well as the calendar setting each year. I’ve learned that the calendar has not been the same every year for different reasons. What’s also interesting is the latest developments of how international companies and smaller start ups not bound by the Keidanren have started to snatch up the good students before the official shukatsu cycle and its effect on the actual recruiting activities. Didn’t Keidanren officially abolish this shukatsu process in 2018 but everyone still kind of sticks to it!?
I like it, personally. And these people are so well-mannered. I wish I could join them just for the fashion. I don't get to see suits or uniforms often where I come from.
Amazing video . I'm currently junior college student and hunting for a job right now !!! I realized Japanese job hunting is wired comparing with other countries .
If a Japanese graduate would temporarily work abroad or want to find a new job, are they then completely out of this hiring circle? Similarily would a person be fired if they would take a long time off by reasons such as parental leave?
Hi there! That you for the kind comment! The majority of the sources are from Japanese news sources or opinions from Japanese people who have gone through the process. Is there anything specifically you wanted sources for?
This is why Japan is now behind Korea and Taiwan As Japan's jobs are generalist(jack of all trades), Japan isn't specialised in any particular field and thus can't make phones and semiconductors. Most jobs are office jobs in domestic consumption sector that have been abolished elsewhere with BPR and digitalisation more than 2 decades ago. Korea's individualism index on Geert-Hofstede is 19, the lowest in the world and order is established through draconian laws, leakless rules and massive surveillance rather than informal things as in Japan.
I don't like this type of system and i still don't know why but probably because im a rebellious person and more aware that im a more then a cog in this worlds corrupted machine. Btw i just made a no game no life reference
It closely relates to the educational system in Japan leading up to university enrollments. Most Japanese students in their universities consider university to be 3-years of a grace period before they start working. Besides students who take up intensive courses that require them to study rigorously, most students enjoy this grace period with friends & family and usually in circles/group activities. Partly due to the fact that Japanese students generally want to enjoy themselves so they don't take their courses too seriously, university professors not being motivated because they know the students won't try hard, and the job-hunting system having its companies train students upon hire without regard for their general academic prowess. So in a sense, Japanese universities & the job-hunting system is great for those who want to enjoy their university life & be employed without being restricted by their academic achievements.
As a Japanese, I assert everything explained in this video is true.
This was one of the best videos i’ve watched about shukatsu! really reminded me of the dark times...
Great informative video! I would have loved more information on how the shukatsu was established by the Keidanren as well as the calendar setting each year. I’ve learned that the calendar has not been the same every year for different reasons. What’s also interesting is the latest developments of how international companies and smaller start ups not bound by the Keidanren have started to snatch up the good students before the official shukatsu cycle and its effect on the actual recruiting activities. Didn’t Keidanren officially abolish this shukatsu process in 2018 but everyone still kind of sticks to it!?
Fantastic video! I totally get the efficiency stuff, but everyone looks the same... what a painful process
I like it, personally. And these people are so well-mannered. I wish I could join them just for the fashion. I don't get to see suits or uniforms often where I come from.
Amazing video . I'm currently junior college student and hunting for a job right now !!! I realized Japanese job hunting is wired comparing with other countries .
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If a Japanese graduate would temporarily work abroad or want to find a new job, are they then completely out of this hiring circle?
Similarily would a person be fired if they would take a long time off by reasons such as parental leave?
Amazing work covering such a complex topic so concisely. Would it be possible to share your sources?
Hi there! That you for the kind comment! The majority of the sources are from Japanese news sources or opinions from Japanese people who have gone through the process. Is there anything specifically you wanted sources for?
Japanese that fail with shukatsu feel like they are a failure, that their life means nothing, which leads to high suicidal rates
Nice video
Can you provide links of some articles that is relevant to your information provided!
This is why Japan is now behind Korea and Taiwan As Japan's jobs are generalist(jack of all trades), Japan isn't specialised in any particular field and thus can't make phones and semiconductors. Most jobs are office jobs in domestic consumption sector that have been abolished elsewhere with BPR and digitalisation more than 2 decades ago. Korea's individualism index on Geert-Hofstede is 19, the lowest in the world and order is established through draconian laws, leakless rules and massive surveillance rather than informal things as in Japan.
I don't like this type of system and i still don't know why but probably because im a rebellious person and more aware that im a more then a cog in this worlds corrupted machine.
Btw i just made a no game no life reference
It closely relates to the educational system in Japan leading up to university enrollments. Most Japanese students in their universities consider university to be 3-years of a grace period before they start working. Besides students who take up intensive courses that require them to study rigorously, most students enjoy this grace period with friends & family and usually in circles/group activities. Partly due to the fact that Japanese students generally want to enjoy themselves so they don't take their courses too seriously, university professors not being motivated because they know the students won't try hard, and the job-hunting system having its companies train students upon hire without regard for their general academic prowess. So in a sense, Japanese universities & the job-hunting system is great for those who want to enjoy their university life & be employed without being restricted by their academic achievements.