Job Placement Agent (Private Agency)
しょくぎょうしょうかいにん（みんかんじぎょうしょ）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Other Service Occupations
- Minor : Service Occupations Not Elsewhere Classified
Summary
Acts as a bridge between job seekers and recruiting companies, handling everything from job referrals, interviews, condition negotiations, to post-employment follow-up as a specialized profession.
Description
Job Placement Agents (Private Agencies) belong to paid job placement businesses, assess job seekers' skills and aspirations through career consultations and interviews, and match them with corporate job information as specialists. They provide resume editing, interview preparation, condition negotiations, post-employment follow-up, and more to enhance satisfaction for both job seekers and companies. Compliance with labor-related laws, reporting duties, building trust with companies, understanding market trends, and skills in operating job management systems are also essential.
Future Outlook
Demand remains stable due to declining birthrates, aging population, and labor shortages. Specialization by field and AI matching introduction are advancing, with compliance awareness increasingly important amid strengthened legal regulations.
Personality Traits
Adaptable on the fly / Good listener / Persuasive / Sociable / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Business Trips / Flex Time / Office Work / Partial Remote Possible / Quotas Apply
Career Path
Assistant Consultant → Consultant → Senior Consultant → Team Leader → Branch Manager/Manager → Executive
Required Skills
Basic Knowledge of Labor Laws / Document Preparation Support / Industry Trend Analysis / Interview Preparation / Job Management System Operation / Listening and Interview Skills
Recommended Skills
Career Consulting / Data Analysis / Digital Tool Utilization (CRM) / Language Skills (Negotiation) / Sales Ability
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Flexible adaptation to changing job markets and job seeker needs |
| Communication Skills | Essential for negotiations and interviews with job seekers and companies |
| Problem Solving | Proposals needed to resolve job seekers' challenges and companies' needs |
| Stress Tolerance | High pressure from sales quotas and job seekers' expectations |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Analytical numerical processing is limited |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Primarily office work with low physical demands |
Related Qualifications
- Career Consultant
- Job Placement Supervisor
Aliases
- Career Advisor
- Career Change Agent
- Employment Agent
- Talent Consultant
Related Jobs
- Career Consultant
- In-House HR
- Talent Consultant
- Talent Coordinator