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By partnering with Specialized, we were able to hire a number of skilled people into our team in a very short period of time. Specialized took the project from start to finish – selecting appropriate channels, proactively scouting on our behalf, screening, testing, scheduling, and tracking all processes until each candidate graduated from probation. They complemented and assisted our internal HR team very well.
Mr. Berinder Thind, Director of Finance
The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo and The Park Residences Tokyo Midtown -
I would definitely want to work with Specialized Group again. Specialized Group is a team of dedicated and professional agents.
Mr. Kwanho Park, Director of Recruiting
Aquent -
Specialized Group definitely has excellent teams who were able to help us reach our target market. We have enjoyed working with Specialized Group; they tried their hardest to understand what characteristics we wanted in a candidate. Specialized Group were very honest and active in communicating with both the candidates and us in a timely manner. We were able to feel very confident throughout the whole recruiting process. We would love to work with Specialized Group again.
Mr. Tatsuya Miyamoto, Vice President
Global Logistics Properties -
In the face of social and economic changes, our firm is always striving to reach the next level. To achieve that, we need to obtain not only industry-ready fellows, but also people with future potential. The Specialized Group recruitment consultant we have been working with always understands our needs in detail and promptly provides us with precise solutions that match our expectations. After the decision to hire the candidate from our end, he maintains relations with them and takes care of their worries or concerns. Finally, his courtesy, faith, and diligence have given our firm a platform to be successful.
Mr. Shinya Kogawa, Director
Nikken Sekkei Construction management, Inc. -
I am grateful for the professional work and strategic service provided by Yuki Akiyama and her team. What we appreciated most about working with Specialized Group was their great assistance in introducing us to the perfect candidate in a timely manner. We are very pleased with Specialized Group and would recommend it to anyone, especially those in the fashion industry.
Ms. Ejay Kim, HR Manager
GUESS -
Specialized Group is, without any doubt, our best partner; they are truly specialized. People are definitely the most important element in running a business. With Specialized Group’s help, we have had a few outstanding and excellent people that triggered radical changes in our business performance.
Mr. Shingo Nishioka, Regional Vice President
Regus Japan -
I’ve used the same recruitment consultant since my days at Bourjois and Chanel – and most recently, with J. Walther Thompson (JWT), for which he helped me recruit a controller and management reporting staff. He’s one of the best recruiters I've worked with in Japan and one that I will continue to work with in the years to come. What I really like about the service that I received is that, in addition to being very professional and friendly, they did not pressure me during the searches.
Mr. Steve Bidinger, Board Member
J. Walter Thompson -
Specialized Group took the time to meet our team and understand our business. They ensured that our candidate shared our goals and beliefs. I was really pleased with how they conducted the search. We asked Specialized to identify potential candidates for a legal counsel role. Within four weeks, we had selected a bilingual lawyer qualified in Australia and Japan, with direct experience in asset management. We firmly believe that he has the ability to grow into a key member of our commercial team.
Mr. Angus Brooks, Chief Operating Officer
Goodman Japan -
Daniel Biggs, our Specialized Group recruiter, found the perfect candidate for us in a very timely manner, he was professional and diligent during the entire process. Thank you, Daniel.
Andrew Springthorpe, Senior Executive Vice President
Sumida Brokers and Consulting -
The Red Planet group operates in 4 countries around the world. Japan is the most challenging in terms of recruitment as we are growing rapidly in the country. We use recruitment agencies for highly specific positions, and I like working with Specialized Group as they are very active and excellent at following-up. I also appreciate their flexibility and advice as part of providing a more efficient recruitment process.
Pascal Bartholome, Snr. VP Human Resources
Red Planet Hotels -
Specialized Group introduced us to the perfect candidate, enabling us to wrap up the hiring process in just about three months. Thank you, Specialized Group, for listening to our needs carefully and quickly proposing good candidates.
Mr. Frederic Gedda, Japan Director
La Maison du Chocolat -
After screening the candidates that Specialized Group referred, the hiring manager (our CFO) and I found that several candidates were completely qualified for the job and were within in our salary range. Thanks to their deep understanding of our requirements, we were able to hire the best candidate within a short timeframe. We highly appreciated Specialized Group’s great job and will continue to work with them.
Ms. Yumi Ishibashi, Head of HR & GA
Novartis -
Specialized Group has been providing me excellent service through Joe Oller. Whenever I’d request candidates, he would give me a very organized list of qualified candidates with all necessary information. Joe can coordinate very closely with candidates, and his response always covers everything I need. I can strongly recommend Joe Oller when you need to find qualified candidates in a short time!
Mr. Masaki Asano, Operations Senior Manager
doTERRA -
Although we provide a somewhat complex and unique set of requirements, for our recent recruitment, the recruitment consultant handled the whole process with incredible professionalism and a very proficient manner. The recruitment consultant listened to our requirements, diligently provided a concise shortlist of well-briefed and suitable candidates, and responded immediately to all our feedback. As a result of their hard work, we believe we have secured the right person with the right business acumen and personality to fit both the role requirements and our company culture – exactly what we set out to do.
Mr. Richard Myerscough, Country Manager
Virgin Atlantic Airways -
Specialized Group was immediately able to narrow down the choices to the right candidates in line with my requirements in terms of budget and skills, so I wasted very little time. They were highly efficient and effective – which was fundamental for me. I strongly recommend Specialized Group.
Mr. Mario Boccalero, Head of GBS, Hong Kong & PRC
LLX Global Business Services -
Beta only introduced shortlisted candidates to me, so I didn’t need to spend my time going through too many applications. She always provided me the information necessary for us to decide whether to meet the candidate, and contacted me very quickly whenever we arranged interviews. Beta was great at follow-up both by email and by phone. She was available almost 24/7. I will definitely use Specialized when we need to hire someone, and I hope to work with Beta again.
Ms. Miki Utsunomiya, Office Manager
Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy -
Specialized Group introduced a very appropriate person, exactly whom we are looking for. In the course of completing our internal procedure for employment, Specialized Group continuously supported the candidate and me.
Mr. Masanori Kawaguchi, Director
Kowa -
Specialized Group is a team of dedicated and professional agents. I am impressed with the level of service we received. We have multiple high-quality candidates willing to move to new locations.
Mr. Daniel Saw, Executive Director
Hamadaya Shoyu Co. -
Specialized Group was excellent in its quick responses to move our hiring process forward. Other recruitment companies are also quick to respond, but Specialized Group’s speed was amazing. The consultant that I worked with was professional and proactive. He showed the best understanding of both candidates’ and our company’s requirements. His efficient work effort helped us ensure a smooth final result from the hiring process.
Ms. Mayumi Aoki, Finance Controller
Embarcadero Technologies -
Specialized Group grasped what kind of person we were looking for. The hiring process went very well, and I greatly appreciated the speedy call-backs and follow-up after each interview.
Mr. Martin Maigaard, Financial Planning & Analysis
DENTSPLY Implants -
I have no hesitation recommending Specialized Group; in fact, I have done it many times!
Ms. Jenny Kahn, Sr. Global Recruiter
Pro Unlimited -
Specialized Group is simply a group of professional recruiters that go way beyond the norm in meeting client needs. I have found them to be always on the ball, always looking for innovative solutions, and ALWAYS easy to do business with. In the crowded recruiting space of Tokyo, they stand out.
Mr. Terry White, President and Representative Director
Neways Japan -
We are confident that the person we have hired through Specialized Group will grow to become an important member of the LinguaNext team. I would recommend Specialized Group to anyone else in a similar situation in the future. We chose to work with them as we needed to find a strong candidate in a short period of time – someone with the technical knowledge, customer liaison skills, flexibility, and entrepreneurial flair that has helped make LinguaNext so successful.
Mr. David Crouch, CEO & Representative Director
LinguaNext -
I’ve been assisted by Mai Uchida from Specialized Group both as a candidate and client, and I must say that the level of service is impeccable. Very professional yet friendly, always trying to find the most suitable solution and giving all the necessary preparation and insights for navigating the interview process. On top of that, periodic follow-ups, which is quite rare. Definitely a great experience.
Mr. Damiano Cannarile, Representative Director, President,
Benetton -
Thanks to Specialized Group, I was able to complete the hiring process safely. It was a really big help.
They are faster and were able to understand our needs better than other recruiters. By introducing perfect candidates, we were able to proceed smoothly to the final selection. I had a little hard work, but I was encouraged by the situation. I think that this success would not have been possible without Kafung. In the future, our recruitment will increase across various positions, I would like Kafung to be in charge again. I look forward to working with Kafung and Specialized Group.
Ms. Kana Sato,
DDI Japan Co. Ltd, -
Kafung, our recruitment consultant, has been very helpful. He understands our needs and can help you find the right candidate faster than anyone else.
I work with several agents in searching for various human resources, but Kafung's responsiveness is by far the best.
I was looking for the right talent for our position, so I was glad I connected with Kafung. I look forward to working with him in the future.
Ms. Ayako Ando, Asset Management Manager,
Housing Japan -
I have been hiring, through headhunting, on an international basis for over 25 years. The professionalism, easy facilitation of headcount search, and interview process with top candidates was BENCHMARK! Specialized Group organized it all in such a short period of time.
Special thanks to Paul Bridenbaugh, who made us feel comfortable and confident from the very first meeting. The team was very flexible in adjusting the contract according to our needs. I will recommend your organization to any other company searching for employees or contractors in Japan.
Robert Lobnig, CEO / CFO,
CBmed GmbH -
I wanted to thank you for the professionalism you demonstrated with the search, planning, and in conducting the interviews. It has been an excellent experience for us! We will definitely recommend your services and get back to you if we have a further need in the future.
Lucas Pflanzl-Knizacek, Director of Business Development,
CBmed GmbH -
It has been a thoroughly professional experience working with Specialized Group. Their detailed understanding of the requirements empowered them to provide candidates with a fantastic fit. Their quick response to any changes in the requirements or schedules is outstanding.
Mr. J. Kaushik, Director of Project Management,
SBI Antworks -
This project was a difficult one due to various reasons. I was introduced to a very good person, but there was a delay in getting the offer finalized. During that time, Joseph Oller frequently contacted the candidate and updated him on the situation, so the candidate could understand the delay. I think I will be working with Specialized Group again soon. It was a really nice experience.
Tomoko Tajima, Human Resources,
Imerys Graphite & Carbon Japan -
Specialized Group helped us with our needs in hiring an RAQA Manager. Their consultant, Paul Bridenbaugh, helped find the right candidates that fit our business and our company culture. Paul is friendly, professional, and very quick to follow up. We are pleased with the results and recommend Specialized Group to anyone for their recruitment needs.
Client Testimonial for Paul Bridenbaugh,
Mr. Masahiro Kudo, Finance and Operations Director, Origio Japan -
I have developed a professional relationship with Specialized Group over the past 10 years. I am very satisfied with their recruitment consulting services. They have introduced us to highly skilled candidates, who have integrated well into our company. We appreciate the introductions.
I also appreciated the support of the consulting team, Ms. Chikako Uchino, and Monsieur Emmanuel Pistone, they are very capable and reliable consultants. Thank you both.
Ms. Miyako Nakane, HR & GA Manager,
Young Living Japan -
Specialized Group has been a great partner for our company in hiring IT, Finance, and HR Talent in Japan. Their consultants are friendly, supportive and professional. They go the extra step to understand not just our requirements but the company’s future and the culture. We are glad to have them as our recruiting partner and would recommend them.
Manasvi Mehra, Talent Acquisition,
OYO -
Daniel and his colleagues at Specialized Group are some of the most dedicated and trustworthy professionals out there in the recruitment industry. Not only did they help us successfully hire a vital HR position for the business, Daniel was always available with timely updates, relevant candidate introductions, and suitable advice. I look forward to continuously working with them.
Neven Stubić – Associate Manager, Talent Acquisition,
McCann Worldgroup Holdings Japan Inc. -
My consultant, Grace Wang, was always responding to me very quickly in a professional manner. I am grateful for her support. She understood my needs properly and provided me with a good set of details from candidate introduction to the final closing. She is such a trustworthy recruitment consultant and I would love to work with her again.
Juri-Talent Partner,
Adobe -
As a venture in fast-growing pace, it's challenging and essential to recruit the right candidates. WIth Kafung's professional and linguistics skills, he has always done the magic to source the right candidate and delivers the candidate with the right opportunities. I wish I have met him when I was looking for a job and I am glad now that he is our recruiting consultant instead of our competitors'. WIth Kafung's support, we are lucky to be able to spend more time on business development than hiring.
JY-COO,
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