Careers
New graduate recruitment
Mid-career recruitment
Employee interview
We publish employee interviews on the official Izawa Towel Note account.
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FAQ
About the selection process
- Q Are there any qualifications or language skills, such as English, required to apply for the position?
- A There are opportunities to use English in the course of work, so those with language skills can put them to good use. Even if you don't have language skills, please feel free to apply.
- Q Could you please explain the process from application to job offer in the new graduate recruitment process?
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Apply through the navigation site → Attend an information session → Document screening → Multiple interviews, online tests, practical exams (only for those who wish to become designers) → Final selection - Q What factors are emphasized in the selection process?
- A We place great importance on communication during the selection process. Interviews are primarily one-on-one, and there will be time for you to ask questions. We believe the purpose of the interview is for us to get to know each other, so please feel free to speak in your own words without being nervous.
- Q Are there any differences in hiring criteria between graduate school graduates and undergraduate graduates?
- A There is no difference. Furthermore, starting salary and other benefits are the same as for those with a bachelor's degree.
- Q I would like to conduct informational interviews with alumni. Could you introduce me to some? Also, will informational interviews with alumni affect the selection process?
- A If you would like to arrange an alumni visit, please let us know. Even those currently in the selection process will have the opportunity to ask questions to employees during interviews or meetings. Furthermore, alumni visits will have absolutely no impact on the selection process. Please use this as an opportunity to deepen your understanding of our company before joining.
- Q Are there differences in hiring criteria based on gender, nationality, etc.?
- A There is no difference. We use the same criteria for selection, regardless of gender or nationality.
After joining the company: About the company culture
- Q Are there any characteristics that successful people share?
- A Our successful employees share a common trait: they resonate with our Mission, Vision, and Values, and are able to act upon them. As the term "revolutionary" suggests, a willingness to take on challenges is expected of our employees. Regarding MVV,Corporate ProfilePlease see.
- Q Could you please explain the process for determining the placement of new graduates?
- A Your assignment will generally be within commuting distance from your home, either to our Tokyo headquarters or our Osaka headquarters/Osaka showroom. Please let us know your preferred location during the selection process. Your provisional assignment will be determined after a comprehensive assessment of your preferences and aptitudes following the new employee training. Your final assignment will be decided around June, based on the results of the new employee training and provisional assignment.
- Q Please tell me about the training program for new employees.
- A For the first two weeks after joining the company, you will learn practical skills such as the work of each department, the textile industry, and the flow from towel planning to sales. After that, you will work on your assigned tasks under the guidance of your supervisor and senior employees through on-the-job training (OJT).
- Q Is there a company culture that encourages young employees to take on various challenges from an early stage?
- A Even employees with little experience at the company have the opportunity to take initiative, such as handling accounts with major and new clients or proposing new projects. Furthermore, because the company is growing, there are many opportunities for everyone to try new things.
- Q Is there plenty of communication among employees?
- A Even though our offices are geographically separated, we often collaborate using chat tools and online meetings to carry out our work, so we communicate across departmental boundaries on a daily basis. Also, with an average age of 37, we have a relatively young workforce, and there is plenty of communication between superiors and subordinates.
- Q Are there any dress code requirements?
- A There are no specific dress code requirements. Employees dress appropriately for the occasion.
- Q What kinds of childcare-related support systems are available? Also, are there any people who have utilized them?
- A We offer maternity leave, childcare leave, and other types of leave. In fiscal year 2024, one man and one woman took advantage of these benefits.
