It covers different aspects of Japanese business culture from basic greetings at work to interviewing tips and business manners. I had a quick glance at The Yoroshiku Guide and in this article I will touch on a few aspects which I found interesting.
Does a Founder’s Age Matter? A University Student’s Perspective
When thinking whether or not to found a company, “to do a startup”, age can be one of the (many) concerns a new founder might have.
Should we sprint to the next mountain top or plan a bit before we move ahead? Justa.io is in the middle of a transition. The stated goal is a refactoring of nearly our entire technology stack. Why should we take the time to rewrite an entire website from scratch? Especially considering that Justa is already... Continue Reading →
Can Japan Really be Ranked the 2nd Best Country to be an Entrepreneur?
Japan ranked as the second best country in the world to be an entrepreneur. Being Japanese, maybe, especially because I am Japanese, I found this information very surprising.
Japan Startup Weather Forecast: Sunny with Strong Tailwinds
Is now a good time to create a startup in Japan? Or join one? The short answer is yes. If you’re in Japan, and considering to start a business, or join a growing one, now is the best time to do so. Why? I’ve delved into the current market conditions, all those detailed numbers, and after analysis the conclusion is that, the timing could not be better for Japan’s startup!
Announcing EQIQ
Effective October 1, 2019, Wahl & Case K.K., the company that operates Wahl+Case, has changed its name to EQIQ K.K. Why? In 2010, Wahl+Case started out to revolutionize the recruitment industry on a global scale by bringing unparalleled EQ to the world of tech recruiting. Since then, we have grown on both sides of the... Continue Reading →
Want to work at a “COOL” startup? You must read this.
-About EDOCODE A 7 minute walk from Ebisu Station, in one of the most popular and fashionable areas in Japan, and near a famous shopping mall, the Garden Place... A large window extends over the southeast wall with a high ceiling taking in all the sunlight. The interior design is wood themed. A bright, spacious... Continue Reading →
Justa Supports “Startup Girls” Movie
Japan's first startup movie, "Startup Girls", opens in theaters across Japan this weekend.
Justa’s Founding Story
Justa was founded in the early days of Japan’s current startup boom. When we launched Justa it was hard for startups to hire (it’s still not easy!, but Justa is making it easier). Startups were not a “thing” in Japan yet. Most people were not open to join a startup. There wasn’t a curated pool... Continue Reading →
Skills in a startup: How to be a Founder?
These questions may be what most of the people considering to found a company may have asked. It may be needless to say, but to be a "good" founder, leadership is essential. Founders of companies need to be able to lead the company and their employees even when the companies grow larger rapidly.
HR Tech Market Report (Part 2)
If you missed the part one of this report, you can find it here. Investments into HR SaaS technology startups have exceeded US$10bn in the past 10 years, with over 2,700 investment rounds and 377 successful exits in total. Funding rounds and amounts have increased at a fast pace in the past five years, with... Continue Reading →
HR Tech Market Report (Part 1)
Read Justa's analysis of the HR Tech Market and gain insights about trends, market drivers, opportunities and customer needs. HR technology market developments are determined by a number of underlying drivers, primarily technological, economic, demographic, labor market and HR trends. The growth of increasingly cheap computing power is driving advances in digitalization, datafication and AI,... Continue Reading →
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How to Write Job Descriptions for Startups
Important Points of Startup Job Description
Clear Vision and Mission Statements
Funding and Investment Details
Winning Description of Your Product/Service
Window onto Your Company Culture/ Core Values
Expansion/ Growth Plans
Duties and Responsibilities of the Role
Time Management and the Interview Process
Welcome! You’re ready to take the next step in your career. Whatever the reason may be – a change of industry, faster career progression, or maybe you’re tired of being a cog in a wheel and you’re ready to join a startup. It’s now or never. If you are interviewing with only one company –... Continue Reading →