1. The company notified me of the interview time very quickly. Since this was my first job, I mistakenly remembered the time, but the company was still willing to give me another opportunity to arrange an interview. I was truly very grateful.
2. I had two interviews in total. The first was with a manager from another department, and the second was with the manager of the department I hoped to join. The first interview felt more like a conversation and created a very relaxed atmosphere. The manager seemed to be confirming my personal traits and personality, as well as my level of understanding of the company’s business.
The second interview went more deeply into my personal experience and my familiarity with and understanding of the industry. I do not actually come from a media or advertising background, but the manager still explained things to me patiently and enthusiastically. Taking my expectations and experience into consideration, we discussed possible directions together. As someone who had just entered the workforce, I truly felt grateful and moved.
3. The manager in the second interview was extremely capable, familiar with multiple languages, and very approachable. He also thought quickly and agilely. Interviewing with him gave me a great deal of courage and peace of mind, allowing me to comfortably express my own thoughts and ask further questions. After the entire interview, I instead felt more like the one receiving information, and I gained a great deal.
4. Although the company is Japanese-owned, it is actually developing cooperative markets with overseas companies and local Taiwanese businesses. It therefore welcomes people with foreign-language skills, as well as those with special expertise and qualities. I highly recommend that anyone who wants to take on an overseas business challenge give it a try.
1. As mentioned in point 4, the company places greater emphasis on finding people whose personal qualities match its needs. Therefore, newcomers without a relevant background may go through a difficult adjustment period at first. However, this is also the time when they learn the most and grow the fastest. If you can seize the opportunity, it is yours. Of course, this is not recommended for people who cannot accept this kind of environment.
2. This is also related to point 4. After all, it is a Japanese company, so it is better to know some Japanese. You do not need to be fluent, but you should at least be able to communicate at a basic level; otherwise, there may still be some minor inconveniences.