INTERVIEW

We want to solve the problems and issues faced by foreigners who want to work in Japan.

Fatmanita Rohmadani

Human Resources Coordination Department Joined in 2021

Fatmanita Rohmadani

Reason for joining the company

I originally came to Japan from Indonesia as a candidate for the second batch of EPA care worker qualifications and worked as a caregiver for 11 years. While working as a caregiver, I often received consultations from Indonesian colleagues and acquaintances about living and working in Japan.

Although I have lived in Japan for a long time, I was unable to resolve all of their concerns as a caregiver, and I wanted to "solve" the worries and challenges that foreigners face when working in Japan. This is what sparked my interest in my current profession. At the time, the coronavirus pandemic was just beginning, and I was receiving an increasing number of consultations from people who were unable to return to their home country. My desire to somehow help them with their job search was the final deciding factor in my decision to change jobs.

What makes the job rewarding and interesting

What I find most rewarding about my job is being able to support foreigners so that they can work and live in Japan with peace of mind. The process of understanding each person's wishes and challenges through job introductions and interviews, and matching them with companies, is very interesting and rewarding.

In particular, my experience as a caregiver gives me a great advantage in being able to provide support with an understanding of the situation on the ground and the challenges of working styles. When I see the foreigners I support finding employment with peace of mind and staying in work for the long term, I feel truly glad that I do this job.

We can grow together as colleagues regardless of nationality

Our association is a company that supports foreign workers with specific skills, but our employees are also from various countries, and it is an environment where everyone can work while accepting and respecting cultural differences. Religious and cultural differences are naturally taken into consideration, and it is a very comfortable place to work.

I myself have dietary restrictions for religious reasons, but everyone around me is very understanding. At the company BBQ we held the other day, they even provided a special grill that did not grill pork, and I was really happy with their thoughtfulness. With such a diverse team, every day is a constant learning and discovery, and it's really fun.

Future challenges

One of the challenges I would like to continue is to connect more foreigners with Japanese companies. One way to achieve this is to actively accompany local hiring. When hiring specified skilled workers living overseas, online interviews are possible, but I believe that a smoother match can be achieved by visiting local Japanese language schools and other locations together with the company's human resources staff to conduct face-to-face interviews and explanations.

Through these efforts, I aim to further strengthen my support system so that I can expand the future for foreign workers with specified skilled skills and contribute to the growth of Japanese companies.

Message to job seekers

I also came to Japan as a foreigner and worked as a caregiver. That's why I want to use that experience to provide support that is sensitive to the feelings and concerns of foreigners working with specified skills.

Demand for foreign talent from Japanese companies will continue to increase in the future. At our association, we have an environment where you can work alongside colleagues from various countries, including Myanmar, Vietnam, Nepal, China, and Korea, while respecting differences in culture and values. Why not use your experience and strengths to take on the challenge of working in a position that supports the future of specified skills foreigners?