Post by Author : Himanshu Jain

Writing a Cover Letter in Japan: Guide with Tips and Samples

In the pre-email and electronic job application days, cover letters were necessary to be included along with the resume while applying for a job. A cover letter allows the applicants to introduce themselves to the employer and explain what position in the company they are applying for. This article will discuss the general tips for an effective cover letter and

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Scrum Methodology for Agile Project Management

The Scrum methodology for project management was first introduced in 1995. The concept of Scrum was presented by Jeff Sutherland and Ken Schwaber in a paper titled “The Scrum Development Process” at the OOPSLA conference (Object-Oriented Programming, Systems, Languages & Applications) in Austin, Texas. However, the methodology has been in development since the early 1990s. Sutherland and Schwaber drew upon

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Mastering the Job Hunt: A Recruiter’s Perspective

A job hunt can be challenging, often filled with uncertainties and challenges. This article delves into the essential strategies that can transform your job search, encouraging you to adopt a recruiter’s mindset. By understanding the job market dynamics from the recruiter’s perspective, you can fine-tune your approach, making your job application stand out and increasing your chances of success. What

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Japanese Culture and Traditions

Japanese culture has always fascinated many foreigners, especially Westerners. The reason for this fascination is simple—opposites attract. Japanese culture, along with most Asian cultures, contrasts a lot with Western cultures, and that contrast works like a magnate for many. This article aims to dive deeper and understand various aspects of Japan’s unique culture. Culture and traditions change over time. The

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How to Use LinkedIn Effectively by Setting Objectives

LinkedIn is the only leader in the social media domain for professional networking. Launched on May 5th, 2005, LinkedIn gained popularity quite rapidly thanks to its innovative idea, which set it apart from normal social media websites. LinkedIn boasts over 1 billion users. Now, consider this: As of 2024, the world’s population is close to 8 billion. Out of this,

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A Guide to Starting a Business in Japan

Japan is a great place to start a business for foreigners because of the size of the economy, business stability, the void created by the aging population, and governmental support and reforms to encourage new businesses. In this guide, we will discuss all the nitty-gritty of establishing your company to do business in Japan as a foreigner. However, before we

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Digital Solution Offerings: Techniques to Deliver Success for Digitalization

When we talk about digital solution offerings, first of all, let’s discuss what digital solutions are, what are digitalization and digitization, and what are the needs for that. What is Digitalization Simply put, digitalization is the journey of shifting business activities – processes, data management, communication, and more – from paper to an online environment. It involves utilizing digital tools

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Japanese Business Etiquette and Manners

If you are new to Japan, the first thing you may say is that etiquette is etiquette. What’s so special about Japanese business etiquette, and why should I care? Well, you are not much off the mark. In today’s global village, there is a lot of cultural mix, especially how we conduct business. However, some things stay unique in different

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