? Japanese company HR decryption: several details for winning in interviews

Most of the popular "job hunting strategies" on the Internet are for foreign companies such as the Big Four accounting firms. However, in fact, units of different natures and industries have different requirements and attention points during interviews. Sometimes success in a few details can make you stand out; if you apply it mechanically, it is likely to arouse HR's resentment. ?This issue of Interactive Weekly invites several senior HR managers to tell you about workplace interview strategies.

Nature: State-owned enterprises, public institutions Keywords: low-key and loyal

? Oral narrative: Ms. Huang, HR manager of a state-owned enterprise

Regardless of the nature of the enterprise, all hope to find The right talented people. However, some state-owned enterprises and foreign companies have slightly different recruitment styles.

During this recruitment, I met two graduates from prestigious schools. They had very good conditions in all aspects. They also performed very well at the beginning of the interview. When it came to remuneration, the difference was evident. The monthly salary we give is not high, but the benefits and allowances are good.

The first one asked in detail, how much was the salary and bonuses, how to calculate them, and what benefits and allowances were available. After I gave a rough answer, I also asked him what he thought of this treatment. He pondered for a moment and said that compared with the foreign companies he had interviewed for, the treatment was a bit low. Of course, I admit this, but state-owned enterprises generally cannot "bargain" like foreign companies and private enterprises. I paid attention to his cover letter and resume, and they basically followed the style of a foreign company.

In comparison, the second cover letter was more in line with the style of a state-owned enterprise. Later she told me that she had prepared 4 types of cover letters, each targeting units of different natures. This cautious and careful style is very suitable for state-owned enterprises. When talking about salary, she did not ask in detail. I asked her if she thought this salary was low. She frankly said that she had interviewed with several foreign companies and the salary was slightly higher than this, but she was more interested in this position because it suited her personality, profession and expertise, and she was willing to Be dedicated and exercise more. In fact, regardless of whether her words are sincere or not, at least they can give the HR manager a good impression.

Naturally, I prefer the latter college student.

Career Strategies

Generally speaking, state-owned enterprises mainly focus on students’ academic performance and performance when recruiting talents, especially recent college graduates, and generally focus on examining students’ Political quality, ideological and moral character, and whether they are practical. Many students are often more familiar with the model of foreign companies, but in fact the interview format and style of state-owned companies are very different.

Format Foreign companies have various interview formats, while state-owned enterprises almost all use a question and answer format.

Problems Foreign companies usually like to ask indirect questions, such as "What are your shortcomings?" They just want to know how you overcome your shortcomings. Interviews at state-owned enterprises are quite straightforward. Many questions go directly to the topic and focus on examining the interviewer's professional abilities. Sometimes there are often questions about personal family background, such as whether you are an only child, your parents’ work status, etc. Applicants only need to answer truthfully.

Value-oriented interviewers from foreign companies will prefer you to know fashion information, have outstanding personality, be energetic and creative; interviewers from state-owned companies will focus on loyalty to the company, political advancement, and compliance with rules and regulations. , willingness to give, etc.

Emotional communication Many HR managers in foreign companies are young people. If you and he have similar interests, you will feel like friends when you first meet, and success will be easy. Most HR managers in state-owned enterprises are older. If If he finds the shadow of his own children in you, or feels that you look like yourself when you just started working, then the chances of admission will be greatly increased.

Nature: Japanese company Keywords: Etiquette

Oral narrative: Mr. Zhang, human resources director of a Japanese company

Japanese companies are more rigorous and pay great attention to etiquette standards. Many fresh graduates who are applying for jobs do not yet have a deep understanding of this point. Last week, a boy from the Department of Business Administration came for an interview as a sales manager. Even though it was a rainy day, his shoes were very clean when he came in and he waited at the front desk of the company 5 minutes early (later he told me that he was afraid of being late on rainy days, so he went ahead in advance I arrived in 15 minutes, but I was afraid that it would be impolite to come early, so I went to the bathroom to tidy up my appearance first.) When I passed by the corridor, I paid special attention to him. He was sitting upright, not looking around or thinking in a daze. Put your bag on your lap instead of placing it on the floor (like a courier) or stuffing it behind your back (not eating in a restaurant). You know, these basic etiquette when you visit customers can be seen from this. I already have some appreciation for him in my heart.

When the interview began, he was the only one who knocked on the door first, then bowed and said "Excuse me" softly after entering. Others usually just open the door and walk in to sit down. In fact, the company does not strictly stipulate these etiquette standards, but if you do well in this area, it will be a great bonus for entering Japanese companies.

Workplace Strategy

The Japanese concept is that strict dress reflects a rigorous work attitude and is a form of politeness. In addition, special attention should be paid to small details:

Humble expression. Smile and behave modestly during the application process.

Etiquette rules: Open and close the door gently, bow when entering, and say hello softly, "Excuse me." Then walk to the left side of the interviewer's seat, stand and introduce yourself, and wait until the examiner signals or says "please sit down" before taking a seat. When sitting down, you must keep your back straight, your legs together, and your eyes looking directly at the examiner. After the interview, the interviewer stood up and left politely.

Punctuality Punctuality means not only avoiding being late, but also avoiding arriving early. It's best to arrive 5 minutes early.

Don’t cause trouble. Japanese companies will examine this quality of job applicants in detail. Applicants should not wear perfume that is too strong, as others may choke; the chairs should be reset after the interview so that they do not feel messy...

Neat and orderly Japanese people value cleanliness, and in Japanese companies, neatness means efficiency. During the interview, if the examiner sees that you are disheveled, taking the form and stuffing it away, opening your bag in a messy manner... you may be considered to be unable to adapt to the company's efficiency management.

Nature: Public relations, customer service industry Keywords: Dress

Oral narrative: Ms. Wang is a partner of a well-known public relations company

Wenwen is an administration major at an ordinary university in Shanghai A recent graduate, his resume is not outstanding, his family background and appearance are also very ordinary. During the interview, she wore a light gray sweater with a white shirt and small mid-heeled black leather shoes. It can be seen that they are all cheap goods, but they are neat and elegant. Several girls who came to the company as interns at the same time came from well-off families. They looked through their outfits every day and even wore sparkling clothes when helping clients with activities. But in fact, public relations is a behind-the-scenes role, and an overly public style is not suitable for this profession.

On the contrary, Wenwen always wears a shirt with a V-neck sweater and jeans in the office. The colors are relatively neutral black, white, gray, or very cute pink and pink blue. There is an unwritten rule when public relations professionals attend events, that is, they must wear black. In fact, she only has three black clothes that she wears over and over, a black cardigan, which is often paired with a white shirt or the silk tank top I gave her, and a little black dress. Although it is not a big brand, the workmanship is good, and it is not "revealing". There is also a black shirt, which is also versatile. She will choose the most suitable match according to different clients, occasions and styles. This detail reflects her propriety and carefulness, which are very important qualities in the public relations industry.

Workplace Strategies

Girls

Clothing should be prepared with one or two sets of more formal suits in preparation for interviews with different units. The length of the skirt should be around or below the knee. Too short is unseemly. Clothing colors should be light and elegant or of the same color. Avoid miniskirts, tight pants, high-heeled slippers, etc.

The first choice for shoes is medium and high-heeled leather shoes. If you wear medium or high boots, the lower edge of the skirt should cover the boot opening to maintain smooth vertical lines of the body. Likewise, the hem of the skirt should cover the top of the stockings.

Socks are very important when wearing skirts and socks. *** Use flesh color for elegance. Not straight and uneven vaginal seams will give people a very sloppy look.

Boys

Tie It is best to wear a tie during a formal interview, but remember not to use a tie clip. As for the length of the tie, it is better to just exceed the waist belt.

Socks should be dark-colored and have no obvious patterns. Do not wear white socks.

The color of leather shoes should be black to keep the uppers clean and bright.

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