Recruiting in Japan and South Korea: the guide
Japan's graduate hiring calendar and why strategy firms move earlier, internships as a selection step, Japanese and Korean language expectations, the firms in Tokyo and Seoul, and work permits in general terms.
Last reviewedWhat strong candidates can do
- Understand Japan's new-graduate calendar and the earlier timelines of strategy firms
- Know the language each office expects, and the routes in for Japanese, Korean, and overseas students
- Prepare for estimation questions and cases on aging, manufacturing, and exports
Common questions
How does consulting recruiting work in Japan and South Korea?
Japan's graduate hiring calendar and why strategy firms move earlier, internships as a selection step, Japanese and Korean language expectations, the firms in Tokyo and Seoul, and work permits in general terms.
When do firms hire in Japan and South Korea?
It depends on the firm, the office, and whether you are a student or an experienced hire, and dates change from year to year. This guide explains the usual pattern in Japan and South Korea and where to check each firm's current dates.
What is different about interviews in Japan and South Korea?
This guide covers the formats, rules and case themes that are specific to Japan and South Korea.
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