Q 3: What kind of talent is HIS looking for in workers today? What do you think of employing foreigners?
A 3: First of all, personality. We want someone positive, active and motivated. We have already been hiring foreigners since we started. To tell you the truth, the leader of the management team in Kanto, who controls over 2000 staff, is from Bangladesh. Many leaders of the branch offices overseas are from Sri Lanka, America and Australia, with most of them possessing the experience of working at the branch offices in Japan. In HIS if somebody works really hard they can be promoted based on their work, regardless of their race or education. This system is very unusual for a Japanese company.
Q 4: What are the things that you want to challenge the most? And what do you do to achieve your goals?
A 4: HIS has become famous enough in Japan today but I would like to see my company widespread all over the world. There are 70 offices abroad but I would like the number expand to 100 - 200 in the future.
We talked about your business stories but now we would like to ask you some questions about your private life…
Q 5: Could you tell me your favorite quote or saying?
A 5: Take care of the natural province. My policy is that humans were created on Earth so it is important to maintain the balance between humans and nature.
Q 6: It must be stressful being busy everyday as head of the HIS group. What is your usual method of relaxation? Do you have any unique relaxation techniques?
A 6: Once every few months I go on a business trip overseas. I’m a great lover of traveling so the best way to relax is to experience many new things in different places as it is really fresh and enjoyable. For my health, I play golf as well.
Q 7: What was the reason behind your decision to study in Germany? What have you learnt and felt through the experience of studying abroad?
A 7: At the time, people usually went to America or the UK but I chose Germany because I was always different. Germany is located at the centre of Europe so it was convenient for someone like me who loves traveling very much. What I felt through these times is that there are so many people with so many different opinions and perspectives so it was fun to discover these things during my travels.
Q 8: Do you have any advice for those trying to find a job? Since its December, it’s probably time for them to be serious about getting jobs.
A 8: I want them to have a clear goal when they look for a job. Also, once they get a job, I want them to hold onto that job. Not everyone can get the job they want to do from the start but it is really important to build yourself up as a working adult.
Q 9: I am also looking for a job now in Japan. As an exchange student I struggle everyday and sometimes things don’t go so well. The employment situation for us is still very tough in Japan and I would like to ask you, what kind of foreigners would you like to see employed by your company?
A 9: Like you said, the situation is still really tough for you guys to get a job in the major industries of Japan. However, even though you come from a different country, it is all about being able to communicate with Japanese people without any problems and, most importantly, that you are positive, motivated and do not hesitate to do your job to your best ability…then you will definitely find a good job. Never give up on your hopes and dreams… things can only get better!
Kyou: Thank you so much for your time today!
A 3: First of all, personality. We want someone positive, active and motivated. We have already been hiring foreigners since we started. To tell you the truth, the leader of the management team in Kanto, who controls over 2000 staff, is from Bangladesh. Many leaders of the branch offices overseas are from Sri Lanka, America and Australia, with most of them possessing the experience of working at the branch offices in Japan. In HIS if somebody works really hard they can be promoted based on their work, regardless of their race or education. This system is very unusual for a Japanese company.
Q 4: What are the things that you want to challenge the most? And what do you do to achieve your goals?
A 4: HIS has become famous enough in Japan today but I would like to see my company widespread all over the world. There are 70 offices abroad but I would like the number expand to 100 - 200 in the future.
We talked about your business stories but now we would like to ask you some questions about your private life…
Q 5: Could you tell me your favorite quote or saying?
A 5: Take care of the natural province. My policy is that humans were created on Earth so it is important to maintain the balance between humans and nature.
Q 6: It must be stressful being busy everyday as head of the HIS group. What is your usual method of relaxation? Do you have any unique relaxation techniques?
A 6: Once every few months I go on a business trip overseas. I’m a great lover of traveling so the best way to relax is to experience many new things in different places as it is really fresh and enjoyable. For my health, I play golf as well.
Q 7: What was the reason behind your decision to study in Germany? What have you learnt and felt through the experience of studying abroad?
A 7: At the time, people usually went to America or the UK but I chose Germany because I was always different. Germany is located at the centre of Europe so it was convenient for someone like me who loves traveling very much. What I felt through these times is that there are so many people with so many different opinions and perspectives so it was fun to discover these things during my travels.
Q 8: Do you have any advice for those trying to find a job? Since its December, it’s probably time for them to be serious about getting jobs.
A 8: I want them to have a clear goal when they look for a job. Also, once they get a job, I want them to hold onto that job. Not everyone can get the job they want to do from the start but it is really important to build yourself up as a working adult.
Q 9: I am also looking for a job now in Japan. As an exchange student I struggle everyday and sometimes things don’t go so well. The employment situation for us is still very tough in Japan and I would like to ask you, what kind of foreigners would you like to see employed by your company?
A 9: Like you said, the situation is still really tough for you guys to get a job in the major industries of Japan. However, even though you come from a different country, it is all about being able to communicate with Japanese people without any problems and, most importantly, that you are positive, motivated and do not hesitate to do your job to your best ability…then you will definitely find a good job. Never give up on your hopes and dreams… things can only get better!
Kyou: Thank you so much for your time today!
