[Manager Interview] What is Beyond's new graduate recruitment process as told by Beyond's HR manager?

This is Komatsu from Beyond Public Relations.

This time, we interviewed Mr. Sato, Beyond's human resources manager.
We asked a variety of questions about Beyond's new graduate recruitment, so please read until the end!

A Kansai-based venture company with a good personality

Komatsu: What is the atmosphere like at Beyond? What kind of company do you feel like?

Sato : BEYOND is like a ``Kansai-based venture'' and we want to do all the interesting things! I believe that this is a company that is moving forward with enthusiasm and momentum. With a venture of this scale, I tried setting up offices in Canada and China... Another thing that I've been thinking about a lot lately is that the company has a good personality. ``A company with a good atmosphere, good atmosphere, and good people'' is something that many companies often say, and I think Beyond is the same way. However, Beyond is a company with surprisingly good people.

Of course, there are positive stresses such as work coming up, a difficult task that comes up, and having to somehow clear it, but there are also people who put a load on you with negative stress, There's no one to pull you. There are a lot of strange people and people with strong personalities, but I feel it's an interesting company with a perfect balance.

Komatsu: Where does Beyond's good atmosphere come from?

Sato: I feel that the basis of the good atmosphere and culture is the relationship and trust between Haraoka (Representative Director) and Morita (Director). Furthermore, the managers around me, including myself, have similar ways of thinking, so I think that creates an even better atmosphere and atmosphere around us.

Being able to think and act on your own

Komatsu: What kind of people do you want to work with and what kind of people do you want to hire?

Sato: The basic premise is that we will both be happy if we are the type of person who is serious about becoming an engineer, and who matches Beyond's unique atmosphere and culture. Also, as I interact with various students, I feel that it is good for people who are proactive in finding the company they want to work for. If you ask me if I had a clear picture of what I wanted to do or the job I wanted to do while I was a student, I think that's often not the case, but in that case, it's important to be able to look at various companies and attend information sessions to find the one that fits you best. I think that is important.

Komatsu: Are there any questions that students often ask you at information sessions and interviews?

Sato: I'm often asked about career plans, but I think it's a bit different to have a career plan prepared by your company and be able to self-fulfill by simply working according to that plan. Originally, I believe that career plans change depending on the person, such as whether to improve one's skills or work in management, while determining one's aptitude through actual work. Of course, we can present you with a career plan as a model, but it is only a guideline and you should think about your own goals, what you want to do in the future, and what type of career you want to become. I think it's important to continue.

In conclusion, I would like to work with someone who can think carefully about their goals and what they want to do in the future This is what they want to do, so in a sense, people who have a clear vision of what they want to do while using this company will grow even while working.

There is no easy job in the first place, so I don't think it's possible to continue just by admiring something. I look at many young employees, and I feel that there are many cases where people who are able to continue to work hard towards a certain goal end up becoming skilled and successful.

Connecting the spirit of BEYOND to the future

Komatsu: Recently, many new members have joined the company, what is their impression?

Sato: Simply put, when a new graduate joins the company, the member who was previously the youngest becomes the senior, so the atmosphere changes, which I find interesting. It's a good change for me to start thinking, ``I'm going to be a senior, so I have to do my best.''

Also, if young members want to stay at the company for a long time, they can stay at the company for a much longer time than older members like us. Do you personally think that it is important for a company to maintain a cycle of circulation, rather than just having an old man stand by his side forever? New graduates will be the energy needed to connect the young people who will create the next generation with those who love this company and want to stay. It would be a bit sad if the company collapsed when we old men left...

In order to do that, I think we have no choice but to leave the desire to connect Beyond and the important and good things of the company I think the biggest example of this is ``new graduates.''

We place importance on hiring new graduates in order to develop young graduates who truly love this company and want to connect with the company, by turning unconventional new graduates into a sense of beyond color. Although they can't do anything, they still have dreams and hopes, and it's fun to watch them because I can feel their energy as they grow through hardships.

Release your stance and bring out your true feelings

Komatsu: Is there anything you keep in mind when interacting with students during the selection process?

Sato: I always treat students as equals, remembering that the company is also the one making the choice. From a young person's point of view, if an old man appears in an interview, there's no reason not to be prepared. We cannot express our true feelings or get to know each other properly when we are in a stance, so I am very conscious of getting people to release their stance. I think the key to success is how much we can show each other our true feelings within the limited time of one hour. There's no point in just looking at the superficial aspects of what you've prepared, so I'm especially conscious of how deep I can look during interviews .

It's important to speak honestly with each other, so of course there will be times when we'll be honest about our tough situations and our inner feelings. Especially for my interviews, what I have prepared may not work. I would like to get to know the students through honest conversations rather than what I have prepared.

In the end, I think that we can both be happy if we can be understood by what we honestly say.

That we are always serious

Komatsu: Please tell us your thoughts on hiring new graduates.

Sato: When job-hunting, I think that when you take your confidence and challenge it to an adult working in society, you are faced with reality.

I don't have many opportunities to be evaluated objectively by a third party, so I think there are some parts that are a little difficult to accept, but I think that accepting and overcoming that harsh reality will be a very good experience. I am. I myself spent two years job hunting. In the first year, I couldn't see the reality and just said cheeky things. (lol)

I realized that no matter what I say, I have to go out into the world once and then go out there, so I took it fairly seriously in my second year. (Laughs) Of course, we live in an era where it is normal to change jobs if it doesn't suit you, but I think the first company you join is surprisingly important. The way you work at the first company you join will form the basis of your career. That will become the base for me.

That's why I think you need to decide for yourself which company you think is the best fit for you. It would be great if you could find a company that you really feel comfortable with. Since students seriously worry and think before deciding whether to join a company, I believe that the companies that accept them have a responsibility to consider various aspects and provide guidance and education. The company also has a responsibility to develop new employees, so I approach interviews seriously.

You may feel depressed about whether you pass or fail the interview, but that doesn't mean your personality is being denied. I think it's important to accept that ``I didn't fit in with this company.'' I think it's best to stop and think about things from time to time and find a company that's a good fit for you.

Just as students are serious about job hunting, companies are also serious about hiring.

lastly

Thank you for reading to the end!

Dear job hunters, there may have been a lot of content in this interview that you have never heard at company information sessions. During the interview, I was struck by Mr. Sato's strong feelings that `Beyond is also serious about recruiting new graduates

I would be happy if even one person saw this blog and wanted to work with Beyond or create Beyond as a friend.

In addition to this blog, there is a lot of content where you can learn more about Beyond, such as blogs written by other members and YouTube. I would be happy if you could take a look at the various contents and understand even a little bit about Beyond. And for those of you who think Beyond might be a good fit for you, we look forward to meeting you in the future!

Beyond Co., Ltd. is recruiting new graduates for 25-year-olds to work with us.

If you are interested, please check out our recruitment website

https://recruit.beyondjapan.com/