Nowadays, the words “Telework”, “Zaitaku-kinmu”, and “remote work” have become popular all over Japan due to the influence of coronavirus. At GTalent, a recruitment agency for foreigners, there is an increasing need for registrants to work in telework.In this article, We would like to introduce you to what kind of work you can do　in telework or working from home in Japan. If you are a foreigner who wants to work from home or other teleowork in Japan, please use this article as a reference.What is “Telework” or “Zaitaku-kinmu” in JapanCurrently, it is a word that is often used in news and SNS, but what is “telework”? Let us explain it first. “Telework” by the Japan Telework Association is made up of a combination of two English words, “Tele” and “work”.It means working from a place other than the office such as a home, cafe, or a rental space using information and communication technology.Reference – Japan Telework Association/Meaning of TeleworkAlso, it is sometimes called “remote work” instead of “telework”, but there is no significant difference in meaning. In Japan, the word telework is the word that has been used by governments since ancient times.The word “Zaitaku-kinmu” means working from home, so it is included in “telework”.Telework situation in Japan and OverseasTelewrok situation in JapanWe will inform you of the situation of telework in Japan based on a survey by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications.Reference:Survery results on the introduction and effects of teleworkIn Japan, Telework is being introduced depending on the industry, but according to the results of these surveys, the number of companies that have introduced telework in Japan from 2013 to 2019 has increased from 9.3% to 19.1%.How much has the impact of the coronavirus increased?Due to the spread of coronavirus infection, the declaration of emergency was announced in April 2020, and the number of companies whose employees stop working in an office has increased significantly since then.According to a survey conducted by the Persol Institute, the number of companies conducting telework in early April increased to 27.9%.Reference:Survey conducted by Persol InstituteTelework situation at OverseasAccording to the report from MIC of Japan, the penetration rate of telework overseas is high in North America (such as the United States and Canada) and is still in the process of developing in Asia.Reference:Telework overseas diffusion trends/MICIn the United States and other countries where telework was introduced at an early stage, working at home has become a common practice.Conditions for jobs that are suitable for telework and that are notSubtable jobs for teleworkIn recent years, the number of companies introducing telework is increasing in Japan, but not all companies can introduce telework. In general, telework can be introduced if the job meets the following conditions.Jobs that can be completed on a computerJobs that can be completed by one personSecurity background is arranged or security-safe jobsFewer opportunities to interact with external customersJobs not suitable for teleworkOn the other hand, the conditions of work that do not apply to the introduction of telework are as follows.Jobs that are done by multiple peopleJobs that requires a specific machineJobs that require face-to-face communication with customersFor example, sales, hospitality business, medical care/welfare business, etc., which have many opportunities to interact with customers, so these jobs would be difficult to introduce a telework. Also, it is considered difficult to perform telework in the manufacturing industry, which uses specialized machines.What kind of jobs can we work in telework and working from home?We would like to introduce a lot of telework jobs in Japan from now.IT related jobsTelework is the most pervasive industry for IT industry. Telework has been introduced in several jobs, but the typical jobs are as follows.System engineersMost of the work of a system engineer goes to a computer by himself, and most of the work can be managed and performed online. we can say this is a typical job proper for telework because internal meetings and client needs are completed by video conferencing.Web designerAs with system engineers, WEB designers mainly work on PCs. It is a job to build a website, etc. We can say it is proper for telework because customer requests and consultations can be handled by video conferencing.Sales related jobsWe can say that sales-related jobs are the jobs that telework is increasing most. So far, sales jobs had been a style of visiting customers, but many companies are updating the style of sales, and telework is the most common in the following two jobs.Inside salesLately, the number of cases where the sales organization is divided into outside sales and inside sales is increasing in Japanese companies. The purpose of inside sales is mainly to develop new customers by phone or email and connect them to outside sales. It is proper for telework because the basic work is to make calls, emails, inputting customer information into the system etc.Customer supportIn customer support, the job is to follow up with customers who already have a contract, and most of the time it is done through telephone or email rather than face-to-face communication. There is some customer support that need to go to the customer’s office, but in most cases, this is a work that can be done at home if you have a computer, telephone, and internet connection.Creative related JobsWhen it comes to creative-related jobs, it can be said that there are many cases where you can work from telework originally. It can be said that the style of working at home and a cafe rather than the office is major in creative related jobs such as writers, designers, and producers. It causes of that there are many outsourced jobs which not need an office.Clerical-related JobsIt can be said that most of the clerical work is suitable for telework because it is often done by one person in a computer. However, about clerical work, there are many companies have not yet introduced telework. Since uch companies may still have paper documents, you should work at office in the case. Also, since general affairs and others need to receive postal items, there are cases where they have to come to the office, so you must be careful in advance when looking for a telework job related to clerical work.OthersIn addition to the IT-related, sales-related, creative-related, and clerical-related jobs that have been introduced so far, the introduction of telework is rising for the following jobs.TeacherSpeaking of teachers, the image of teaching directly to students is strong, but since the number of online learning services such as English conversation has increased in recent years, the number of cases where people can work from home is increasing.Planning / Management OperationsTelework is also expanding in planning and management operations due to the penetration of communication tools and business-IT tools. In general image, management positions have to go to the office because they are responsible for the organization, but recently, in order to spread the telework for staffs, the number of cases in which managers take the lead in telework is increasing.ConclusionCompared to a few years ago, more and more companies have introduced telework in Japan. For companies, by introducing telework, it is possible to hire human resources who can only work at home and to improve the efficient work style and work-life balance of employees, which will reduce the turnover rate.If you are a foreigner who is interested in a company that has introduced telework at this opportunity in IT-related jobs in Japan, please register with GTalent, a recruitment agency specializing in foreign IT engineers. A professional consultant will support you in changing jobs for free.

In recent years, the number of foreign students studying in Japan continues increasing. In this article, We would like to explain the reasons and merits of studying at a Japanese university, and which universities in Japan have numerous international students for foreign students who are currently thinking of studying at a Japanese university.Why study in Japan?Why choose Japan as a study abroad destination in many countries? First, We would like to give you some reasons why Japan is chosen as a study abroad destination.High educational standardCareer development at Japanese companiesFinancial support for studentsHigh educational standardEvery country is focusing on education, but according to a survey on international learning achievement called PISA (Programme for International Student Assessment) conducted by the OECD, Japan keeps in the top 10 Except for some countries, it can be said that it has a high level of education worldwide. In other words, besides the Japanese language, studying in Japan has great merit.Reference:National Institute for Educational Policy Research/Survey resultsCareer development at Japanese companiesDue to the globalization of Japanese companies, many Japanese companies have bases around the world, and in particular, many companies have subsidiaries in Greater China and other Asian countries such as Southeast Asia. By making the most of the Japanese skills acquired in Japan by foreign students, when they join a Japanese company in their home country, they can expect to receive higher positions and treatment than students who do not have language skills.Also, if you stay in Japan as it is and work for a Japanese company, you may be able to acquire advanced technology and get higher salaries than in your home country.Financial support for studentsIn the first place, the tuition fees of universities are not cheap in every country. Moreover, studying at a Japanese university means studying abroad, and many people think that it is more expensive than going to a university in their home country.Currently, the Japanese government and Japanese universities are actively accepting international students, and therefore have various scholarships. The details of the scholarship are detailed on the website of the Japan Student Services Organization, so if you are interested, please refer to it.（Japan Student Services Organization / Scholarships）Perhaps by getting a scholarship, you may be able to get to college more cheaply than in your home country. The contents of the scholarship may differ depending on the university, so we recommend that you check the website of the university you are interested in.National universities with more international studentsAccording to the Japan Student Services Organization data as of May 1, 2018, the universities with the most international students are listed below. School NameNumber of International StudentsUniversity of Tokyo3,853 studentsOsaka University2,480 studentsUniversity of Tsukuba2,457 studentsKyoto University2,387 studentsKyushu University2,313 studentsHokkaido University2,101 studentsTohoku University2,087 studentsNagoya University1,981 studentsTokyo Institute of Technology1,689 studentsHiroshima University1,659 studentsReference： Japan Student Services Organization / The Major Universities in terms of Accepting Highest Number of International StudentPrivate universities with more international studentsCurrent as of May 1, 2018, the universities with the most international students are as follows. School NameNumber of International StudentsWaseda University5,412 studentsTokyo University of Social Welfare5,133 studentsJapan University of Economics3,348 studentsRitsumeikan Asia Pacific University2,867 studentsRitsumeikan University2,446 studentsKeio University1,908 studentsMeiji University1,506 studentsDoshisha University1,397 studentsSophia University1,395 studentsToyo University1,375 studentsNihon University1,277 studentsNihon Wellness sports University1,275 studentsJosai International University1,210 studentsTakushoku University1,067 studentsKansai Univerity1,060 studentsReference： Japan Student Services Organization / The Major Universities in terms of Accepting Highest Number of International StudentConclusionIf you are considering studying in Japan, please refer to this article and do some research yourself to find a university that accommodates you. We sincerely hope that studying abroad in Japan will help you build the career you desire.Furthermore, if you want to study abroad in Japan and want to get a job related to IT in Japan, please register with GTalent, a recruitment agency specializing in foreign IT engineers. A professional consultant will support you in changing jobs for free.

「日本の文化に興味がある」、「自身のキャリアのために日本の企業で働いてみたい」、「日常会話の日本語は全く困らないがビジネス的な日本語には自信がない」、などなど、日本語を勉強しようと思っている方は多くいらっしゃると思います。この記事では、最近増えてきたオンライン日本語学習サービスに関して、そのメリットやデメリット、おすすめのオンライン日本語サービスを紹介していきたいと思います。オンライン学習サービスのメリット・デメリット近年、日本で働く外国人や留学生が増えたことにより、オンライン学習サービスを提供している企業が徐々に増加しています。まずは、オンラインで学習する上での様々なメリットやデメリットをご案内したいと思います。メリット以下にオンライン学習サービスの主な4つのメリットについて説明していきたいと思います。授業料が安い基本的にマンツーマンレッスン講師を自分で選択可能時間の自由度授業料が安い実物の学校はないため、運営側のコストが安く、生徒に安い授業料で学習サービスを提供できます。日本にある語学学校は授業料が高いため、安い授業料で勉強をしたい方にはオススメです。基本的にマンツーマンレッスン新しい言語を習得するコツとして「話してみる」ことが結構重要ではあります。グループや団体での学習の場合ではレッスンの時間やそのグループの人数にもよりますが、発言できるケースがマンツーマンの場合と大きく違ってきます。レッスン中に講師を独占し、多く発言することによってグループレッソンより短期間で効率よくレベルアップすることができるのはマンツーマンのメリットです。講師を自分で選択可能日本語学校や日本語スクールでは、一般的に自身の語学レベルに基づいて講師を割り当てられます。レベルに基づいているとは言え、必ず講師と相性が合うとは限りません。これは、語学スクールに通えなくなったり、勉強に対する意欲が低下したりする原因の一つになることもあります。マンツーマンの学習ではこの「トラブル」を無くすことができます。オンライン語学サービスでは、基本的に講師の、顔写真、性格、キャリア、学習方法、などが講師のプロフィールに含まれております。受講者が興味を持った講師とレッスンを受けることができます、万が一、相性が合わなかった場合には次のレッスンの際には他の講師を選べることができるのはまたオンラインサービスの魅力の一つです。時間の自由度日本語を勉強したいけど語学スクールへ通う時間がない、せっかく覚えた日本語を練習したいけど会社に勤めてるため語スクールに通えない、などの語学スクールに通えない理由が他にも多数あると思います。日本語をオンラインで学習することによって、早朝から深夜までの時間帯でも予約できることができます。つまり、学校へ行く前や会社帰りでも日本語のレッスンを受けることができます。デメリットもう一方では、オンライン学習サービスの主な３つのデメリットについて説明をさせていただきます。所属講師の質対面の会話ではない持続の難しさ所属講師の質オンライン学習サービスを提供している企業の中では採用率の低さなどをアピールしますが、実際にプロの意識をもって指導してくださる講師もいれば、残念ながらそうでない講師も少なからず存在するかもしれません。サービスを提供する側がもちろんこのような現象が起きないように改善すべきではありますが、オンラインであるからこそ、このような講師にあたってしまった場合には他の講師を予約すれば大丈夫です。対面の会話ではないオンラインでの日本語学習の懸念点は、「対面での会話とは違う」と言われています。相手を目の前にすることで味わえる雰囲気がやはり画面越しの講師と話すのと話すときの雰囲気は違います。情報をインプットできる場とアウトプットの練習ができる場であるオンライン学習で多くの情報を吸収して、対面での会話の時に自分自身が思うように物事を伝えられるようにするのが理想かと思います。持続の難しさ好きな時間で予約できるなどのポジティブな面もありますが、これも受講者が続ける意欲を沸かない原因の一つでもあります。一般的な語学スクールでは曜日や時間が定まっているため、自分でアクティブに学習ができないタイプの方でも、強制的にでも持続することが可能です。オンラインのサービスの場合、フレキシビリティがある分、ご自身でモチベーションを維持しながら学習をすることが求められます。オンライン日本語学習サービスを選ぶ基準コンテンツの充実さ講師やレッスン方法だけではなく、それら以外のコンテンツで何を提供してくれているかを確認するようにしましょう。例えば下記で記載しているZIPAN / 高品質ビジネス日本語は日本語学習の他にもビジネスマン向けの面接対策やビジネスコミュニケーション、日本語のメールや資料のチェックなどのサービスも提供しています。講師の数オンライン学習をやる上では自分で受講時間とその講師を予約しなければなりません。手間がかかるものではありますが、その他に講師の予約がいっぱいで予約が中々取れないっていうケースがよく見られます。そのため、オンライン日本語学習サービスを選ぶ際には、予約が取れやすい講師の数が少なすぎないようなサービスにしましょう。おすすめオンライン日本語学習サービスここでは、おすすめのオンライン日本語学習サービスを紹介していきたいと思っています。是非、ご参考にしてみて下さい。Zipan  オンラインで学ぶ 「高品質」ビジネス日本語 | Zipanオンラインで学ぶ 「高品質」ビジネス日本語 | Zipanhttps://www.zipan.jp日本で働きたい世界中の人たちが、日本のビジネスで活躍できるようにZipanは、ビジネス経験豊富なトレーナーのサポートを受けながら、ビジネスプロセスや文化を学べるオンライン日本語会話スクールです。オンラインで学ぶ「高品質」日本語ならZipan  ビジネス特化オンライン英会話No.1のビズメイツが提供するオンライン日本語学習サービスです。オンラインで学ぶ「高品質」日本語というキャッチコピー通り、トレーナー全員がビジネスパーソンである特徴を持ち、日本の職場で話す丁寧な日本語からビジネスマナー、効果的なコミュニケーション、日本のビジネスプロセスや文化を学べるオンライン日本語会話スクールです。その方の日本語レベルに応じて授業が用意され、ビジネスでも使える日本語を学ぶ場合には、オススメのサービスになります。J-OS  new-hp 2 pocketsオンライン日本語学校 | ジャパンオンラインスクール | 法人・企業用トップページhttps://www.jos-corp.com外国人社員への日本語研修はオンライン日本語学校ジャパンオンラインスクールへ。WBSや日経産業新聞でも紹介され、外国人スタッフの内定者研修、入社前研修、ビジネス日本語研修など、上場企業での導入実績も多数。お問い合わせ、見積依頼はお気軽にどうぞ。TEL045-550-3199  外国人向けのオンライン日本語学習サービスでありながら企業向けの日本語研修などのサービスも提供しているオンライン日本語会話スクールです。多くの日本企業でも外国人従業員向けに使われており、JLPTなどの日本語資格試験にも対応できるコースが用意されています。Japaneasy  jpnsy.com日本語学習オンラインレッスン　| Japaneasy（ジャパニージー）https://jpnsy.com/jp/index.htmlJapaneasy(ジャパニージー)は、世界中で活躍する日本語教師が教えるオンラインの日本語学習プログラムです。豊富な経験を有する日本語教師がマンツーマンの日本語レッスンを提供します。ビジネス日本語、日本語能力試験（JLPT）、日本語でのコミュニケーション能力の向上等をサポートします。お気軽にお問い合わせください！  キッズから大人向けまでのコンテンツを持つオンライン日本語会話スクールです。また、就職活動やビジネス面での日本語のサポートも充実しているサービスとなります。まとめ今回ご紹介させていただいたオンライン日本語学習サービス以外にも、対面形式の日本語学校など多数のスクールが存在します。日本語をオンラインで学ぶことによってメリットもデメリットもありますが、大切なことはこれらのメリットを最大限に活かすことです。自分が目指している日本語のレベルや日本語を自身のキャリアにどう影響させたいかを改めて考え、相応しい日本語会話スクールに出会うことを心より祈っております。また、これらから日本語をビジネスで使って仕事をしたいという方で、IT関連の仕事で働く機会をお探しの場合、外国人ITエンジニア専門の人材紹介会G Talent （ジータレント）にご登録ください。プロのコンサルタントが無料で就職活動をサポートいたします。

“Interested in Japanese culture”, “Want to work for a Japanese company to improve my career”, “I don’t have any problems with everyday conversational Japanese, but I’m not confident in business Japanese”, etc. There are various reasons why people want to study Japanese.In this article, We would like to introduce the advantages and disadvantages of the online Japanese learning service that has recently increased, and some recommended online Japanese services.Advantages and Disadvantages of the Online Japanese Learning ServiceWith the increasing number of foreigners and international students working in Japan in recent years, the number of companies offering online learning services is constantly increasing.First of all, I would like to introduce various advantages and disadvantages of learning online.AdvantagesBelow, We would like to explain the four main advantages of online learning services.Lessons fee are cheaperOne-on-one lessonsThe instructor can be selected by yourselfFlexible hoursLessons fee are cheaperSince there is no physical school, the cost of administration is low and students can be provided with learning services at a low tuition fee. Language schools in Japan have high lesson fees, so it is recommended for those who want to study at a low tuition fee.One-on-one lessonsIt is quite important to “talk” as a method to learn a new language.In the case of studying in a group, depending on the lesson time and the number of people in the group, the case where you can speak is greatly different from the one-on-one case.one-on-one lessons is an advantage with you can improve your level more efficiently in a shorter time than group lessons by monopolizing the instructor during the lesson and speaking a lot.The instructor can be selected by yourselfJapanese schools generally assign teachers based on their language level. Even though it is level-based, it doesn’t mean good chemistry with the teacher. This can be one of the reasons why you may not be able to attend a language school or your motivation to study may decrease.One-on-one learning can eliminate this “trouble”.In online language service, the teacher’s profile, personality, career, learning method, etc, are included in the teacher’s profile.Students can take lessons with instructors who are interested, and in the unlikely situation that they do not match, it is also attractive that the online service is able to choose another instructor for the next lesson.Flexible hoursThere are many other reasons why you can’t attend a language school, such as wanting to study Japanese but not having time to go to a language school or wanting to practice the Japanese you’ve learned because of your work.By studying Japanese online, you can book even during the hours from early morning to late at night. In other words, you can take Japanese lessons before going to school or even after work.DisadvantagesOn the other hand, We would like to explain the three main disadvantages of online learning services.Quality of the InstructorIt is not a Face-to-Face conversationDifficult to keep motivationQuality of the InstructorAmong companies that offer online learning services, we appeal to the low recruitment rate, but some instructors teach with a professional attitude, but unfortunately, many do not.Of course, the service provider should improve so that this kind of phenomenon does not occur, but because it is online, it is ok to book another instructor in case of such an instructor.It is not a Face-to-Face conversationIt is said that the concern about learning Japanese online is “different from a face-to-face conversation.” The atmosphere you can enjoy by having the other person in front of you is different from when you talk with the instructor who is watching the screen.We think it’s ideal to absorb a lot of information through online learning, where you can input information and practice how to express so that you can communicate things as you think during a face-to-face conversation.Difficult to keep motivationThere are positive aspects such as making reservations at any time you like, but this is one of the reasons why students are not motivated to continue. In a physical language school, the days and times generally are fixed, so it is possible for those who cannot actively learn by themselves, can continue forcibly. Because of the flexibility of online services, you need to be motivated and self-learning.Guidelines for choosing an online Japanese learning serviceContent enrichmentBe sure to check not only the teacher and the lesson method, but also what other content is providing.For example, in addition to learning Japanese, Zipan/Online Business Japanese Lessons, which is described below, also provides services such as interview preparation for businessmen, business communication, and checking Japanese emails and documents.Number of teachersTo study online, you have to reserve your own time and its teachers. Although it is time-consuming, there are many other cases where the teacher’s reservations are full and it is not possible to make reservations. Therefore, when choosing an online Japanese learning service, make sure that the number of teachers who can easily make a reservation is not too small.Recommended online Japanese learning serviceWe would like to introduce some recommended online Japanese learning services. Feel free to refer to it.Zipan  ONLINE BUSINESS JAPANESE LESSONS | ZipanONLINE BUSINESS JAPANESE LESSONS | Zipanhttps://www.zipan.jp/en/Zipan is an online business Japanese language service dedicated to helping business people from around the world SUCCEED IN JAPAN by teaching effective communication strategies and Japanese business culture.  This is an online Japanese learning service provided by Bizmates, the No.1 online English conversation company specialized in business English. All trainers have the characteristic of being business people, following the slogan of “high quality” Japanese learned online. An online Japanese conversation school that you can learn from polite Japanese spoken in the Japanese workplace to business etiquette, effective communication, Japanese business processes, and culture.Classes are prepared according to the Japanese level of each person, and it is a recommended service when learning Japanese that can be used for business.J-OS  new-hpLearn Japanese Online | Japan Online School | Top Page for Corporationhttps://www.jos-corp.com/top-enOnline Japanese School, Japan Online School, offers Japanese language programs such as trainings for non-Japanese and prospective employees and business Japanes  It is an online Japanese conversation school that offers online Japanese learning services for foreigners, but also services such as Japanese training for companies. It is also used by many Japanese companies for foreign employees, and some courses can also support Japanese qualification tests such as JLPT.Japaneasy  jpnsy.comLearn Japanese online | Japaneasy（ジャパニージー）https://jpnsy.com/index.htmlJapaneasy is an Online Japanese school for those people who don't have a Japanese school nearby, don't have a teacher to teach them Japanese, are not able to attend a Japanese class with high fees. Japaneasy offers a practical learning service where anyone can easily learn one on one with native Japanese teachers. Please feel free to take a free trial lesson!!  Online Japanese conversation school with contents for kids and adults. Besides, it will be a service that provides substantial Japanese language support for job hunting and business.ConclusionApart from the online Japanese language learning service introduced here, there are many other schools, including face-to-face Japanese schools. There are advantages and disadvantages to learning Japanese online, but the important thing is to make the most of these advantages.We sincerely hope that you will come up with a suitable Japanese conversation school, thinking again about the level of Japanese that you’re aiming for and how you want to influence the Japanese language in your career.Also, if you are looking for an opportunity to work in IT-related work because you want to use Japanese for business, please register with G Talent a recruitment agency specializing in IT engineers. A professional consultant will support you in changing jobs for free.

近年、日本企業ではWEBアプリケーションを開発する際、スクラム開発を含むアジャイル開発が多く見受けられるようになりました。外国人ITエンジニアの転職エージェントでもあるGTalentにおいても、クライアント企業から依頼がある求人にスクラム開発経験者の要件が増えてきております。今回の記事では、実際に「どのくらいアジャイル型開発が日本で普及されているのか？」、「海外と比べてどの手法が主に使われているのか？」など、海外と比較した日本のアジャイル開発の普及状況を説明したいと思います。ITエンジニアで転職をお考えの方で日本企業の開発手法のトレンドを確認したい方やスクラム開発の日本における使用状況などを知りたい方、ぜひご参考にしてみて下さい。WEBアプリケーション開発手法まずは、現在日本のシステム開発現場で主に使用されている開発手法に関してご説明したいと思います。ウォータフォール型開発ウォーターフォール型開発は、エンジニアの間で一番古くから用いられている開発手法の一つです。アプリケーションに追加される機能全てを以下のような流れで段階１つずつ確認しながら次の工程に進む手法であります。企画　⇒　設計　⇒　実装　⇒　テスト　⇒　納品このようにシステムを１つ作る時に工程で全て分けられているため、修正などが必要な場合には後戻りができないのが最大な特徴であると言えます。この特徴により、スピードよりも、最初からクオリティーが求められるような場合に用いられることが多いです。例えば、業務システムや大規模サービスなど大掛かりなシステム開発で仕様が完璧に決められており、途中で変更する可能性が低いプロダクトや、予算や納期などが定まっていて変更できないプロジェクトなどに使われるケースが多いです。アジャイル型開発ウォーターフォール型とは違い、アジャイル型開発は柔軟な開発方法です。この方法では、プロダクトをできるだけはやくリリースし、そこからどんどん改修を行なっていくことを目的にしています。参照画像：VES（株式会社ヴェス）コラム「アジャイル型開発の重要性とは」アジャイル型では、仕様をある程度決定したら、その後の要件変更や改修を見越して、ビジネスのニーズに合わせて、上記のプロセスを数回繰り返すことによって商品を完成させていくことが最大の特徴であります。スクラム型開発スクラム型開発はアジャイル開発の中でも一番有名な開発手法であり、スクラム開発＝アジャイル開発となっているのが日本の企業では一般的です。スクラム型開発はアプリケーション開発で「無駄」をなくすために提案されたアジャイル型開発の一つのフレームワークになります。スクラム型開発の要素スクラム型開発の主な流れを以下に簡潔にまとめてみました。プロダクトの優先順位を決めその順番に従って開発を進める固定の期間（１～４週間、「スプリント」と呼ばれる）で開発を区切り、プランニングを行うデイリーで開発メンバーでタスク管理を行い、スプリント単位でステークスホルダーへレビューを行う①～③を繰り返し、その都度ステークスホルダーに確認・修正点を明確化する納品先ほど述べたように、アプリケーション開発の「無駄」をなくすために用いられている開発方法ですので、プロダクトの終了期間が読みにくいことが特徴であります。日本と海外の開発手法の状況IT関連のシステム開発では全世界で同じ手段が使われていると思っている方が多いかもしれません。日本で使われている開発手法が海外では異なったり、もちろん海外の手法が日本より遅れているケースも少なくありません。これからは、日本と海外におけるアプリケーション開発の手法で何が主流になっているかを述べていきたいと思っています。日本の開発手法ガートナージャパンが行った調査では、日本企業の43％はアプリケーション開発でウォーターフォール型の開発手法を用いられています。この理由としては、日本企業が結果だけにフォーカスするだけではなくて、過程も重視するため、アジャイル型よりウォーターフォール型の方が期間や予算を把握しやすいため選ばれていると思います。ただし、多い人数のエンジニアを確保して作業を行うため、現在ITエンジニアが不足している日本においては、ウォーターフォール型の開発手法を見直す大企業も増えてきています。参照：ガートナー / アプリケーション開発に関する調査海外の開発手法ビジネス向けのカスタムソフトウェア開発を行っているLvivityによると、海外では日本と異なって主流となっているのはビジネスサイドの要望に柔軟に対応できるアジャイル型開発となっています。アジャイル型の中で最も使われいるフレームワークは、顧客や社内のビジネスサイドとチームを組んで定期的なフィードバックを頂くスクラム型開発であります。米国などでは自社内で開発を行っているケースが多いためソフトウエアの変更がしやすい方法が選ばれていると思われます。参照：Lvivity / Software Development Methodologies写真：情報処理推進機構 / 非ウォーターフォール型開発の普及要因の調査まとめ現在、日本と海外で主な開発方法は違いますが、日本でアジャイル型を用いられている企業が年々増加しています。その傾向を考えると、エンジニアとしてキャリアを構築するためには、スクラム型の開発手法を経験しておくことが重要になると考えられます。日本でアプリケーションエンジニアやIT関係への就職・転職を検討される外国人の方がいらっしゃいましたら、外国人ITエンジニア専門の人材紹介会G Talent （ジータレント）にご登録ください。プロのコンサルタントが無料で就職活動をサポートいたします。

In recent years, Japanese companies have come to see a lot of agile development including scrum development when developing web applications.Even in GTalent, which is a Japanese recruitment agency for foreign IT engineers, the requirements for people who have experience in Scrum development are increasing for job offers requested by our client’s companies.In this article, “How much agile development is prevalent in Japan? and “Which method is mainly used compared to overseas?”. We would like to explain the prevalence of Japanese agile development compared to overseas.If you are an IT engineer thinking about changing jobs and want to check the trends of Japanese company development methods or, if you want to know the usage situation of Scrum development in Japan, please use it as a reference.WEB Application Development MethodsFirst, We would like to explain the development methods that are used mainly in Japanese system development sites.Waterfall Model DevelopmentWaterfall development is one of the oldest development methods used by engineers. It is a method to proceed to the next process while checking all the functions added to the application step by step according to the following flow.Requirements ⇒　Design　⇒　Implementation ⇒　Verification ⇒　MaintenanceIn this type, all of the processes are divided when making one system, so the biggest feature is that you cannot go back if you need to make corrections. Due to this feature, it is often used when quality is required from the beginning rather than speed.For example, it is used for products whose specifications are completely determined by large-scale system development such as business systems and large-scale services, and which are unlikely to be changed in the middle, or projects which delivery date or fixed budgets.Agile Model DevelopmentUnlike the waterfall type, agile type development is a flexible development method. The objective of this method is to release the product as quickly as possible and then proceed to improve it.Reference image: Medium.com / Agile&Waterfall Model DevelopmentWith the agile model, once the specifications have been decided to a certain extent, the greatest feature is to complete the product by repeating the above process several times in anticipation of subsequent requirement changes and modifications and according to the needs of the business.Scrum type developmentScrum type development is the most famous development method among agile development, and for Japanese companies scrum development = agile development.Scrum development is one framework for agile development that has been proposed to eliminate “waste” in application development.Elements of Scrum-Model DevelopmentThe basic flow of scrum-model development is briefly summarized below.Prioritize products and proceed with development in that orderThe process is done by separating development within a fixed period (1 to 4 weeks, this period is called “Sprint”)The task is managed by the development members daily, and reviews are made to stakeholders in sprint units.Repeat steps above 1 to 3, and make confirmations and corrections to the stakes holder each time.Deliver the productAs mentioned earlier, this is a development method used to reduce the “waste” of the process of application development, so it is difficult to read the end period of the product.Status of Development Methods in Japan and OverseasMany people could think that the same method is used in IT-related system development all over the world. There are some cases where the development methods used in Japan are different overseas, and of course, they’re cases the overseas methods are slow than Japan.From now on, We would like to talk about what is a mainstream in application development methods in Japan and overseas.Japanese Development MethodsAccording to a survey conducted by Gartner Japan, 43% of Japanese companies use a waterfall type development method for application development.One of the reasons for this is that Japanese companies focus not only on the results but also on the process, another one is they think that the waterfall type is easier to grasp the period and budget than the agile type. However, to secure a large number of engineers to carry out the work, in Japan, where IT engineers are currently in short supply, big companies are reconsidering the waterfall type development method.Translation from Japanese to English at above graph.ウォーターフォール型開発手法 → Waterfall Developmentアジャイル型開発手法 → Agile Development反復型開発手法 → Iterative and Incremental DevelopmentIT部門関与しないビジネス主導の開発 → Business-led development without IT involvementReference ：Gatner Japan / Application Development SurveyOverseas Development ethodsAccording to Lvivity, which develops custom software for business, the mainstream overseas, unlike Japan, is agile development, which can flexibly satisfy the demands of the business side.The most popular agile framework is Scrum development, which teams up with customers and the business side of the company to get regular feedback. In the US and other countries, there are many cases where in-house development is performed, so it seems that the method that allows easy software changes is selected.Reference：Lvivity / Software Development MethodologiesConclusionThese days the main development methods are different between Japan and overseas, but the number of companies using agile type in Japan is increasing year by year. Given that tendency, it seems important to have experience with Scrum-type development methods to build a career as an engineer.If you are an application engineer or a foreigner who is looking for IT-related jobs in Japan, please register with G Talent, a recruitment agency specializing in foreign IT engineers. A professional consultant will support you in changing jobs for free.

新型コロナウィルスの感染拡大をきっかけに、就職や転職活動の方法も変化が生じてきています。特に大きな変化としては、面接などがオンラインで実施されるケースが増えたことが挙げられます。この記事では、日本のオンライン面接の導入状況、それが転職活動や就職活動に対する影響、オンライン面接を行なっている代表的な企業などについて詳しく説明したいと思います。※こちらの記事を英語にご覧になりたい方は、こちら（English Here!）になります。日本のオンライン面接の状況現在、日本ではどのくらいの企業でオンライン面接が実施されているかご存知でしょうか。リクルートキャリアが2020年3月に実施した調査結果を見ると、中途採用でオンライン面接を既に導入している企業もしくは既にオンライン面接の導入が決定している企業は全体の29.8%とのことです。また、導入を検討している企業も合わせると、全体の半数以上となっています。そのため、近々転職活動や就職活動をする場合、半分以上はオンライン面接で行われる可能性があると言えるでしょう。参照：リクルートキャリア / オンライン採用活動アメリカのオンライン採用の状況それでは、もっともオンライン採用が進んでいると言われているアメリカと比較した場合はどうでしょうか。人材採用ソフトウェアを提供するアメリカのIdeal社によるアンケート調査では、アメリカでは63%の人事マネージャーがオンラインで面接を行なっている結果となっています。参照：The 38 Top Recruiting Software Tools Of 2020オンライン面接の先進国アメリカと比べて日本はまだオンライン面接の普及率が遅れてはいますが、新型コロナウィルスの影響が採用活動のオンライン化を確実に加速させ、今後ますますオンライン面接が増えていくと考えられます。オンライン面接のメリット・デメリット今後オンライン面接が増えていくため、改めてオンライン面接のメリットとデメリットについて整理したいと思います。メリット面接場所まで移動する必要がないリアルの対面ではないためリラックスした状態で臨める面接場所まで移動する必要がないオンラインで行うため、わざわざ面接予定の企業のオフィスに出向く必要がないため、移動時間の節約ができて移動の労力も減らすことができます。移動時間が節約できる分、日程調整もやりやすくなり、スムーズに企業の選考に参加ができるようになります。リラックスした状態で臨める面接官と直接会う際に、気持ち的に余裕がある人もいればそうでない人もたくさんいらっしゃると思います。緊張している中で面接に臨むと、思ったような回答ができなくなったり、せっかくのチャンスを失う場合も少なくはありません。オンライン面接の場合、その場の雰囲気などを気にせず、面接にしやすい環境とも言えるでしょう。デメリット以下には、求職者に対してのオンライン採用のデメリットについて説明していきたいと思います。面接官の雰囲気や反応が読みにくいオフィスの雰囲気がわからないネットワークトラブル面接官の雰囲気や反応が読みにくい実際に対面するわけではないので、面接官の表情を読み取ることがどうしても難しくなります。実際の対面であれば、ただ頷いているだけでも話を聞いてると相手は感じられますが、オンライン面接の場合、ただ頷いているだけでは相手に反応は伝わりません。そのため、オンライン面接のやり方をわかっていない面接官の場合、特に雰囲気や反応が読みにくくなります。オフィスの雰囲気がわからない就職・転職活動を終了させるときに、一つの大きな決め手として「オフィスの雰囲気」があります。一般的な採用活動では説明会や面接の際に企業を訪問する回数を重なることによって、応募先の雰囲気が少しずつわかってきます。もう一方では、オンライン面接では、面接官と求職者が最初の段階から1対1になっているため、オフィス全体の雰囲気はつかみにくいものがあります。一部の企業では、このようなデメリットを改善するために採用サイトにオフィスの雰囲気がわかる動画などを掲載することで、応募者がオフィスの雰囲気を理解できるように工夫をしています。ネットワークトラブルオンライン面接の場合、インターネットのネットワーク環境が悪いと、なかなかうまく接続されず、質問が聞きにくかったり、答えてもうまく伝わらないリスクがあります。また、最悪の場合はそもそも接続ができず、そのまま面接時間が終わってしまうケースもあります。そのため、オンライン面接の場合は必ず事前にネットワーク環境を確認するようにしましょう。もし万が一、オンライン面接中に突然回線が切れたり、相手の声がよく聞こえなかったり、映像がフリーズしたり等の予期せぬ出来事が生じた場合は、慌てずに企業の採用担当窓口に直接電話を掛け状況を説明するようにしましょう。また、会社によっては事前にインストールが必要なソフトウェアを使用している場合もありますので、その場合は事前にインストールをするようにしましょう。完全オンライン採用を導入した企業日本の代表的な企業のオンライン面接やAIの活用状況を数社ご紹介していきたいと思います。トヨタ：新卒採用でオンライン面接導入、会わずに内定も！ソフトバンク：面接にAI導入することによって、面接への所要時間を75％削減三菱商事：面接の80％は自宅から参加、最終面接のみ対面式三井住友海上火災保険：全てオンライン面接で内定まで日本を代表する大手企業ですら、面接をオンラインで実施し、そのまま内定まで出す動きが活発になってきています。就職活動や転職活動をする方は、これまで以上に興味を持った企業の選考に参加がしやすくなるでしょう。まとめ今回、ご紹介させていただいた、日本のオンライン面接の状況についての記事はいかがでしたでしょうか。採用活動のオンライン化という点で、先進国とはまだ差が大きい日本ではありますが、コロナウィルスの影響をきっかけに普及のスピードが増していっています。日本国内に住んでおらず、海外に住んでいる場合においても、これまで以上に日本で仕事を探す方法は簡単になると思います。日本で就職・転職を希望するITエンジニアの方々、仕事をお探しの場合は、外国人ITエンジニアの転職エージェントGTalent （ジータレント）にご登録ください。プロのコンサルタントが無料で転職・就職活動をサポートいたします。

GTalent, a job-hunting and job-changing agent for foreigners, hear from foreigners who come to Japan for work, such as “Can we still only use cash in Japan?” “Is there a place where cashless services can be used in Japan?”From foreigners coming to Japan, it’s very anxious that they don’t know what can be used as a payment method when they buy something.In this article, We would like to introduce how much cashless society is in Japan compared to overseas, and the recommended cashless payments that can be used in Japan.Status of cashless payments in Japan and overseasCashless payment situation in JapanAccording to data from the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry, the diffusion rate of cashless payments in Japan was less than 20% as of 2016, which is low compared to other developed countries.Reference：Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry/ Current status and significance of cashlessAlso, according to this Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry material, the reasons why cashless payment is not prevalent in Japan are as follows.Reassurance for the cashMany choices of paymentReassurance for the cashUnlike overseas, there is almost no distribution of counterfeit bills in Japan. Therefore, life is based on the assumption that the received banknotes are genuine.the distribution of counterfeit bills has become a major social issue overseas, and the expanse of cashless payments was essential to reduce the distribution of counterfeit bills. In Japan, the distribution of counterfeit bills is lower than overseas and it is said to be one of the reasons for the slow spread of cashless payments.Many choices of paymentThere are various methods of cashless payments that are mainly used in different countries. For example, in South Korea, credit card is the most commonly used cashless payment method. In China, QR code payments such as “Alipay” and “WeChat Pay” are the mainstream.In Japan, unlike China or other cashless top countries, many companies offer cashless payment methods, and there are various options such as PayPay, Merpay(Mercari), and LINE Pay even in only QR code payments. Nothing of mainstream service causes the slow penetration of cashless payment in Japan.Cashless payment situation at OverseasAs mentioned above, according to the Data of the Ministery of Economy, Trade and Industry , South Korea, the United Kingdom, and China (96.4%, 68.6%, 65.8%) have prevailed the cashless society much more than Japan(19.9%).Overseas, the government has led the promotion of cashless payments, reducing the opportunity of counterfeit bill circulation and the cost of issuing new bills.In Japan, it is difficult for the government to penetrate the people with political force, and because many elderly people have a strong resistance to cashless settlement, the introduction is not progressing well.Advantages and Disadvantages of Cashless Payment in JapanAdvantages of cashless payment in JapanFrom now on, We would like to introduce some of the advantages of using cashless payment in Japan.Reduce the waste of Counting CashAbundant Points and BenefitsAlthough there are similarities with other countries, each company has unique points and benefits, we can say it is a characteristic of Japan.Reduce the waste of counting cashIn Japan, not only bills but also small changes are used, so when cash is used for accounting, it is surprisingly time-consuming to count cash.。Within the case of cashless payments such as credit cards and contactless payments, you do not need to count the cash, so you would be able to omit this little action and perform smooth accounting.Abundant Points and BenefitsAmong companies that provide cashless payment services, points can be provided and campaign benefits can be used according to the amount spent.For example, there are benefits such as discounts on products and travel tickets, payment with possession points, etc.Especially in Japan, each store often has its point system. Its own “point card” is often issued. Therefore, in Japan, point cards often accumulate in the wallet when you notice it.This trend does not change even for cashless payments, each payment company has its points for cashless payments, and each of them has tie-ups with different retail stores, so there are many various points and discounts for consumers in Japan. These often confuse consumers.Disadvantages of Cashless Payment in JapanBelow, We would like to introduce the main disadvantages of cashless payment in Japan.Limited number of stores that we can use cashless paymentLack of seamless links with bank accountsSecurity concernsLimited number of stores that we can use cashless paymentIn recent years, the number of stores handling cashless payments has increased little by little, but according to the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry, the diffusion rate in Japan is still below 20%. In other words, there are limited places available.（ Data of the Ministery of Economy, Trade and Industry )Also, the cashless payment service in Japan is assumed to have a higher fee for member stores than other countries, and many stores can only accept cash. Even some major retailers have not yet introduced cashless payments.There are numerous types of cashless payments, so it is necessary to confirm whether you can make cashless payments and what kind of cashless payments you can use before entering the store.Lack of seamless links with bank accountsIn Japan, debit cards are less popular than in other countries, and in most cases, even with electronic payments using smartphones, which are necessary to bother charging from a bank account and linking with a credit card.Also, depending on the electronic payment application on the smartphone, the bank or credit card company that is linked may be different, so even if you set it up, you can rarely use the bank account you own.Therefore, when using the electronic payment service on smartphones, it takes time and effort to set up and link and many people give up during registration.Security concernsNot only cashless payment but also many useful services are emerging with the development of IT, but the most important thing is the “security” when using these services.By using cashless payment, your registration information may be obtained illegally, and “fictitious billing” or “leak of personal information” may occur.Even in Japan, in the cashless payment service started by Seven-Eleven, the largest convenience store, registration information was obtained illegally, and many people were billed that they could not remember.There are few counterfeit bills in Japan, but cashless payment services are behind other countries, and numerous companies have joined the cashless payment service and some companies are still worried about security.Cashless Payments that can generally be used in JapanIn the table below, We would like to introduce some cashless payment services that can be used in Japan.Credit CardsDebit CardsContactless ICQR code Payment                        The most cashless payment method used in Japan still been the credit card payment. Although debit cards have become more popular than before, they are still rarely used, and more recently, contactless ICs and QR payments are increasingly used.ConclusionJapan is still an inconvenient country when it comes to cashless payments, although in 2019, the government also started to promote cashless payments with a strong focus. Thanks to that, the spread of QR codes payments such as PayPay and LINE Pay is accelerating to prevail.For foreigners coming to Japan from now on, please refer to the cashless payment that can be used in Japan in advance through this article.

在宅勤務やリモートワークが多くの企業で導入され、人的リソースの確保が必ずしも社員として雇用するだけではなく、業務委託形態など企業がマンパワーを確保する方法が多様化されてきています。それに伴い、外国人を業務委託や請負で形態で契約する機会が徐々に増えている傾向にあり、企業から業務委託や請負などの場合の就労ビザに関する疑問や質問を弊社に多く寄せられるようになりました。今回の記事では、業務委託契約の場合の就労ビザ申請に関して詳しくご説明したいと思います。業務委託契約時の就労ビザ申請について業務委託契約においても、社員雇用をする場合と同様に就労ビザの申請が必要になります。ただし、人によっては複数の企業と業務委託契約を締結する場合があります。その場合は、契約を締結している企業の中で、報酬が一番高い企業が就労ビザの申請手続を行う必要があります。例えば、自社で業務委託を依頼する外国人の方が、他社でも業務委託契約を結んでおり、自社の契約の方が他社よりも報酬が高い場合、自社で就労ビザ申請を行うことになります。そのため、業務委託契約を締結する場合は、必ず他社との契約状況を確認するようにしましょう。業務委託契約における就労ビザ申請の注意点外国人と業務委託契約を締結して日本国内で働いてもらう場合、就労ビザの許可を得る上で以下の注意点が必要です。労働法上適切な業務委託契約であること長期的な契約内容であること税金や年金、社会保険の手続きは委託先（外国人）に行ってもらうこと上記３点について詳細は以下の通りとなります。労働法上適切な業務委託契約であること就労ビザの申請には締結をした業務委託契約書の添付が必要になります。その内容が労働法上不適切な場合、就労ビザの許可が得られない可能性があります。そのため、業務委託契約においても、適切な報酬や契約条件をしっかりと明記した契約書を作成するようにしましょう。長期的な契約内容であること業務委託といえども、通常の雇用契約で就労ビザ申請を行う場合と同様に、長期的な契約である必要があります。1〜2ヶ月位の契約ではビザ申請の許可が得られない可能性があります。ただし、契約期間が短い場合でも、特に大きな問題がなければ基本的に契約は更新されていくというものであれば、ビザ申請の許可は得られる可能性があります。税金や年金、社会保険の手続きは委託先（外国人）に行ってもらうこと外国人の場合でも、日本人と同様に個人で業務委託を受ける場合は、その個人が確定申告、年金や社会保険の支払いを行う必要があります。外国人の方でその辺の認識がない場合も稀にあるため、必ず事前に認識のすり合わせを行うようにしましょう。まとめ昨今ではフリーランスとして働き始める方が増えており、企業が人的リソースを確保する上で業務委託契約で上手く人的リソースを確保することが一層必要になってくると予想されます。特に、IT/WEB業界においては、多くのエンジニアがフリーランスとして個人で業務委託をするケースが増えています。また、IT/WEB業界では現在外国人ITエンジニアの数が増加しており、今後は日本人に限らず、外国人のITエンジニアもフリーランスで働き始める方がますます増加していくことが考えられます。今後、外国人と業務委託契約を検討する企業にとって、この記事が参考になると幸いです。自社で外国人ITエンジニアを活用したいという場合は、即戦力外国人ITエンジニアの人材紹介GTalentにお問い合わせください。プロのコンサルタントが外国人ITエンジニアのリソース確保をご支援いたします。

The phrases “Work from home” and “remote work” has been introduced in many Japanese companies, and the talent acquisition is not always about hiring full-time employees(Seishain). The methods of hiring labor is diversified in each company such as contracting self-employed workers, freelancers in Japan.According to this situation, the number of opportunities to hire foreigners in the form of outsourcing increases progressively. In these days, We ,GTalent, receive many questions about work visas from many self-employed workers, freelancers and the companies hiring them.At this article, We would like to explain in detail about how to apply for a work visa in the case of the outsourcing contracts as a self-employed worker and a freelancer.Work visa application with an outsourcing contractYou need to apply for a working visa even at the time of an outsourcing contract as a self-employed worker and a freelancer as well as the case of full-time employed(Seishain) .However, you should be careful when having several outsourcing contracts with several companies.If you have several outsourcing contracts with multiple companies, you must ask the company which you get the highest salary in the outsourcing contracts to apply for a working visa.Therefore, be sure to check which companies contracting with you pay the highest salary to you.Important Points when applying for a working visa with outsourcing contractIf you execute an outsourcing contract with a Japanese company, the following points are essentials to obtain a working visa.Appropriate outsourcing contract under the Labor Law of JapanLong-term contractDo paying the tax, pension and social security procedures by yourselfThese important points are followings in details.Appropriate outsourcing contract under the Labor Law of JapanTo apply for a working visa, you need to attach the outsourcing contract. If the content is inappropriate under Japan’s labor law, you may not be able to obtain a working visa application permission. Therefore, be sure to specify the appropriate remuneration and terms of the contract in the outsourcing contract.Long-term contractEven when outsourcing, you need to have a long-term contract as well as applying for a working visa under a full-time employment contract.If the contract period is only 1 to 2 months, you may not be able to get permission to apply for a working visa.However, even if the contract period is short, if the contract is automatically renewed unless there is a big problem, it may be possible to obtain a visa application permission.Do paying the tax, pension and social security proceduresIf you are a self-employed worker, you have to pay the tax, pension and social insurance by yourself as well as Japanese self-employed worker. If you don’t understand how to do so, be sure to check the website of National Tax Agency, Ministry of Finance Japan and so on.ConclusionNowadays more and more people are starting to work as freelancers, and the tendency will increase from now on so that companies can hire a various talent through flexible employee tyme.Particularly in the IT/WEB industry, many engineers are increasingly outsourcing their work as freelancers. Also, the number of foreign IT engineers is currently increasing in the IT/WEB industry, and it is thought that not only Japanese IT engineers but also foreign IT engineers will start to work like freelances more and more.IT engineers who are looking for work or change jobs for a Japanese company, please register with G Talent ,a recruitment agency specializing in IT engineers. A professional consultant will support you in changing jobs for free.