Some contexts,
Two weeks ago, I did an interview for this company and although the recruitment process stated that there would be another round of interview, just now I received an offer to skip all that and start work immediately on the 10th (3 days from now). Does that seem a bit rushed to you all? And should this be considered as a red flag? (Because I heard that rush recruitment mean high layoffs)
The company rating is at 3.6 over on En-hyouban btw.
Thanks
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I know it’s pretty privilege to be concerned about accepting a job where people would kill to be able to work in Japan, but I appreciate any advice you have.
That seems very rushed to me, but you could ask to have a second chat with them and ask why at the same time. Try slowing things down and see what happens. You have every right to say “I can’t start for X weeks”.
Any more information about the job? A rushed recruitment process might mean just that they have an immediate need for it so you might be “jumping straight into a hot kitchen” Something to be prepared for, in case
If it’s a gaishikei, it’s not uncommon. But I’d be wary if it’s a nikkei.
For my current job, I had only one interview. I got the offer the next day– it felt weird to be honest. I don’t regret that I took it.
Follow your guts, and good luck!
Pro-tip ; never take the first offer, especially if it’s rushed. Negotiate your salary and benefits up.
A company and hiring manager being decisive isn’t necessarily a red flag. That said, take a deep breath and asses the situation. Is it the company, role and offer you are looking for? Salary, overtime, PTO, title, responsibilities? Probation period? Will you learn a lot and grow? Or at least earn a lot? How’s the commute? Is it remote, hybrid? How can you be sure? Do you have other roles you’re considering or applying for? Confident to pass on those? Do you have the financial flexibility to wait for another offer? Could be months away.
What was the sample size of the rating ? If its really small then it’s not very reliable
I am in same situation right now. My application process to interview/introduction is less than a few days.
A little bit of context. It is start-up founded by foreigner. Was told it will be stressful but I see some opportunities to learn. I am fresh graduate and undergrad at that.
I am a little taken a back with the offer. Salary wise they can match my expectations.
> *… Should I take it?*
I dunno, is it a good job? Do you want it?
> *Does that seem a bit rushed to you all?*
Yes. There are versions of this that could be bad; there are versions that could be a good fit for some people. Ok thanks positive side, would you like a place that was aggressive, in a rush, eager to jump on opportunities, etc.? On the negative side, how much do you care if a place is frantic and things are coming together at the last minute?
> *And should this be considered as a red flag?*
You can/should ask them what’s up.
And in any interview process, once they give you the offer, then you’re only like two-thirds of the way through the process. Now is the time when you interview them, make sure that they meet your needs, make sure you click with your potential manager, push for more salary or benefits, etc.
From experience, don’t march to someone else’s beat. Take time and get a good view of the situation.
Depends on a lot of factors. They might need someone immediately (for whatever reason). Do you feel you have all the information about the job that you need to make an informed decision? Did you meet the hiring manager, are clear on what success looks like?
Before you start, at least ask to see and sign a contract! This way you’ll have at least some protection and know what you’re getting. Don’t jump into a job before getting anything in writing.
And don’t accept it if they say they’ll do the paperwork later. Get everything before you do anything else.
You must have done a number on your interview and impressed them. Which is a good thing.
However 3 days to start day is too rushed. You should ask for a later start day and see how it goes.
Entirely depends on whether there are any other red flags. I’ve had jobs (albeit part-time jobs) been offered to me at a similar timeframe, and they turned out fine.
Doing recruitment for 15 years in Japan and every time the process has been fast it has been a good thing.
Never did understand why it would be a “red flag”, in 99,9% of all cases the company just liked the candidate and decided to hire him/her.
If you like the job just go for it
If you have any concerns, you can always ask to have a chat with the hiring manager. If the recruiter is an internal recruiter, they should be able to make this happen right away. External recruiters can also potentially set this up, but it depends on their relationship with the company.