Frequently asked questions
Hiring IT engineers in Japan is challenging due to a severe talent shortage, particularly in AI, cloud computing, and security. With companies urgently seeking skilled professionals, many lack the time to train inexperienced workers, fueling intense competition. Additionally, assessing technical skills can be difficult, especially for non-technical recruiters, leading to hiring mismatches. Compensation expectations and employment conditions further complicate the process. At Robert Half, our IT recruitment specialists swiftly identify and secure top talent, ensuring the right fit for your company's needs.
Why is it difficult to hire IT engineers in Japan?
Why is it difficult to hire IT engineers in Japan?
Hiring IT engineers in Japan is challenging due to a severe talent shortage, particularly in AI, cloud computing, and security. With companies urgently seeking skilled professionals, many lack the time to train inexperienced workers, fueling intense competition. Additionally, assessing technical skills can be difficult, especially for non-technical recruiters, leading to hiring mismatches. Compensation expectations and employment conditions further complicate the process. At Robert Half, our IT recruitment specialists swiftly identify and secure top talent, ensuring the right fit for your company's needs.
With over 75 years of recruiting experience, Robert Half has a dedicated team of IT specialists with expertise in software engineering, cybersecurity, data analytics, and more. Our experienced recruiters have successfully helped both Japanese and global companies hire IT engineers, project managers, and consultants across various roles. Trusted by many domestic and international businesses, we are known for delivering top talent to meet diverse hiring needs in Japan.
Does Robert Half have experience in recruiting IT professionals?
Does Robert Half have experience in recruiting IT professionals?
With over 75 years of recruiting experience, Robert Half has a dedicated team of IT specialists with expertise in software engineering, cybersecurity, data analytics, and more. Our experienced recruiters have successfully helped both Japanese and global companies hire IT engineers, project managers, and consultants across various roles. Trusted by many domestic and international businesses, we are known for delivering top talent to meet diverse hiring needs in Japan.
Beyond permanent hires, we also provide project-based and limited-term contract professionals. Our flexible staffing solutions adapt to your business needs, whether for short-term projects or long-term support. With a deep talent pool, we quickly connect you with experienced IT professionals to strengthen your workforce and drive your business forward.
What types of employment do you introduce?
What types of employment do you introduce?
Beyond permanent hires, we also provide project-based and limited-term contract professionals. Our flexible staffing solutions adapt to your business needs, whether for short-term projects or long-term support. With a deep talent pool, we quickly connect you with experienced IT professionals to strengthen your workforce and drive your business forward.
Yes, we can. Our extensive talent network includes pre-assessed professionals who are ready to start immediately, allowing us to swiftly meet your urgent hiring needs.
Can you fill positions on short notice?
Can you fill positions on short notice?
Yes, we can. Our extensive talent network includes pre-assessed professionals who are ready to start immediately, allowing us to swiftly meet your urgent hiring needs.
At Robert Half, our IT-specialized recruiters assess candidates' technical skills and aptitude through resume reviews, technical tests, and experience-based interviews. We also consider company culture and team dynamics to ensure the right fit, helping to prevent hiring mismatches and support long-term success.
How do you evaluate the technical skills and experience of IT engineers?
How do you evaluate the technical skills and experience of IT engineers?
At Robert Half, our IT-specialized recruiters assess candidates' technical skills and aptitude through resume reviews, technical tests, and experience-based interviews. We also consider company culture and team dynamics to ensure the right fit, helping to prevent hiring mismatches and support long-term success.
We leverage our exclusive network and database to connect with top IT engineers, including those not actively seeking jobs. Our targeted talent searches cater to the hiring needs of both Japanese and global companies, ensuring we introduce the best-fit candidates for each role.
How does Robert Half find talented IT engineers?
How does Robert Half find talented IT engineers?
We leverage our exclusive network and database to connect with top IT engineers, including those not actively seeking jobs. Our targeted talent searches cater to the hiring needs of both Japanese and global companies, ensuring we introduce the best-fit candidates for each role.
Robert Half specializes in the following IT industries:
Software Engineering
Consulting & Technology Services
Cyber Security
Data Analytics
Technology firms
IT infrastructure
What areas of the IT industry does Robert Half specialize in?
What areas of the IT industry does Robert Half specialize in?
Robert Half specializes in the following IT industries:
Software Engineering
Consulting & Technology Services
Cyber Security
Data Analytics
Technology firms
IT infrastructure
At Robert Half, we have a unique network of connections with “potential” IT engineers who are not on the job market. We use a scout-type approach, as well as our own network and database that we have built over the years, to approach candidates with the skill sets that companies are looking for at the right time.
Is there a way to approach IT engineers who are not actively looking for a new job?
Is there a way to approach IT engineers who are not actively looking for a new job?
At Robert Half, we have a unique network of connections with “potential” IT engineers who are not on the job market. We use a scout-type approach, as well as our own network and database that we have built over the years, to approach candidates with the skill sets that companies are looking for at the right time.
The demand for high-level IT engineering roles is growing, particularly for the following positions:
CTO, CISO, CDO
IT consultants and DX consultants
Cloud architects and security engineers
AI engineers, DevOps, data scientists
What kind of high-level IT engineering jobs are available?
What kind of high-level IT engineering jobs are available?
The demand for high-level IT engineering roles is growing, particularly for the following positions:
CTO, CISO, CDO
IT consultants and DX consultants
Cloud architects and security engineers
AI engineers, DevOps, data scientists
In addition to technical expertise, proficiency in English and project management experience are often essential when making a career move to a major Japanese or global company. At Robert Half, we offer tailored advice and interview preparation based on each company’s hiring criteria to help you successfully navigate the transition and achieve your career goals.
How can an IT engineer transition to a major Japanese or global company?
How can an IT engineer transition to a major Japanese or global company?
In addition to technical expertise, proficiency in English and project management experience are often essential when making a career move to a major Japanese or global company. At Robert Half, we offer tailored advice and interview preparation based on each company’s hiring criteria to help you successfully navigate the transition and achieve your career goals.
In recent years, the demand for global talent in the IT industry has surged. Both Japanese and global companies are actively seeking bilingual professionals with advanced skills who can work on an international scale. Robert Half specializes in recruiting global talent and supports IT engineers and bilingual professionals with overseas experience in navigating their career transitions.
Is there a demand for global IT engineers?
Is there a demand for global IT engineers?
In recent years, the demand for global talent in the IT industry has surged. Both Japanese and global companies are actively seeking bilingual professionals with advanced skills who can work on an international scale. Robert Half specializes in recruiting global talent and supports IT engineers and bilingual professionals with overseas experience in navigating their career transitions.
