Career development

Accelerate your professional growth and unlock your true potential with career development strategies tailored to your goals and aspirations from Robert Half.

5 questions to help you refresh your career goals

The end or start of a year is the best time to put your career under the microscope and ask yourself some searching questions to prepare you for the months ahead.

How to build a career plan

Building career plans for the next five years is your roadmap to success. Here are three simple and easy ways to get started.

Why is career development so important?

Driving your career development often takes nothing more than a slight attitude change and a motivation to seize new opportunities to help you grow.

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2024 Salary Guide

Access Robert Half’s 2024 Japan salary guide, including salary range data, perks and benefits, hiring trends and average salaries in Japan, with a focus on corporate culture.

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What is a project manager? Roles, responsibilities, and salary

Explore the role, responsibilities, and potential salaries of Project Managers, who are key to managing projects and team dynamics.

What is a network engineer? Salary and required skills explained

The role of "network engineer" is increasingly important today. This article will provide an overview of network engineers, including salary, and necessary skills.

What is an infrastructure engineer?

Curious about infrastructure engineers? Discover their roles, salaries, and key skills in this article. Learn how they support IT and grow in their careers.

How to respond if an employer extends your probation period

Find out the best way to respond if an employer extends your probation period.

How to prepare a speech in English

With a bit of preparation, even if it isn’t your first language, it is possible to give an English speech confidently.

Foreign (Gaishi-kei) companies in Japan: Key differences from Japanese companies

Many professionals in Japan with careers in domestic companies are now looking towards foreign companies for their next career move. In this article, we will explore the differences between foreign and domestic companies, and identify the types of people who excel in a foreign company.

Are you addicted to social media in your workplace?

Are you losing sleep over likes? You might be the latest victim of social media addiction. Learn how to prevent it.

The importance of good leadership skills

In today’s fast-moving business world with flatter hierarchies, every professional needs good leadership skills. Here are several points to keep in mind as you acquire and hone good leadership styles.

“What are your career goals?”: 5 questions to help you answer

Many struggle to answer the question, "What are your career goals?" However, establishing clear career goals is highly effective in dispelling uncertainties about your career. In this article, we'll explore five questions designed to help you pinpoint your career goals.

Why work in Finance? Roles, responsibilities, and skills explained

Finance involves more than just managing complex numbers and calculations. It plays a crucial role in the management of a business and significantly influences the future of a company. In this article, we'll unpack the ins and outs of finance, exploring the difference between accounting, diving into job satisfaction, necessary skills, and its pivotal role in business growth.