The new job - One week later

It's been one week since I started the new job. So how's it been so far?

Compared to being an ALT, I feel there's a lot more to learn and do as a recruiter. I've been spending this past week learning a bit about the procedure for how to screen applicants, record entry for all candidates, whether they have passed or failed their interviews, and they've taught me how to engage with a few candidates to set up interviews.

Whether it is because this is currently a busy period to find new candidates to fill in positions that are still vacant right now, or because it's only been one week since I started (I suspect maybe the former), they haven't quite got me contacting candidates on regular basis just yet. They've given me a few candidates to contact to allow me to get the hang of things, so it's not all bad. 

Though the one thing I'm still trying to get my head around is regarding my hours. The hours I do is always set, and includes time for lunch. However, if I'm out somewhere work related (i.e. a school in another prefecture), and come back to the office after a 2 hour commute, that commute counts as work time. However, if I do that commute with the intent to go straight home, I need to remote in and work from home to make up for those two hours. That is how I understand it, thanks to my kind (and very patient) team lead. That's the other thing I've noticed so far - my team is pretty helpful, and pretty damn patient too - they're willing to help me with whatever questions I have (and I have a lot), and even encourage me to ask if there's something I'm not sure about, or if there is something irregular in candidate records or even the candidates' applications. 

Hopefully, I can keep on top of things as I am also trying to learn from my previous experiences working in IT support. 

New job for 2022

Today, I got an offer for a new job starting April 2022. 

Starting from April next year, my time as a full time ALT will come to a close. I won't name the company as usual, but I will say it is a job related to human resources. It also means, it's a step up from my current job. For starters, it pays a lot more, with the inclusion of bonuses every six months. But the thing that is most appealing, is the opportunity that this could change from a contract job, in to a permanent full-time job. Not quite sure of the requirements that need to be fulfilled to be offered that, but the job advertised for someone who is looking to stay and work in Japan long term. Also, the company was very happy with my work history, noting my time with my current employer has been stable (over 5 years with the company).

Some details need to be ironed out, including where I will be assigned to. They were upfront about this part in the interview, so I'm not fussed. They narrowed it down to a few of places, all of which are reasonably close to Tokyo. 

 So yeah, it's been some good news to finish off a rough day at school.