Career transition
Find an opportunity that fits the work you want to do.
We help you consider companies and roles, prepare for selection and make an informed career decision. Remaining in your current role can also be an option. Job placement is free of charge to individual candidates.
Experience
Our career support results
Past support results and examples of employers and employment conditions.
Largest annual salary increase
People supported through career consulting
Placement service results, 2024–2025
- Successful job changes: approximately 20 people
- Interview preparation: approximately 100 people, including approximately 20 preparing for a move into a different industry or type of work
Selected successful job changes
Annual salary figures below are in JPY millions. Scroll horizontally to view the table on smaller screens.Tap a record to see all details.
| Previous employer | Previous annual salary | New role / employer | New annual salary | Annual increase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International financial institution | 30.0 | CFO, international real estate investment firm | Over 35.0 | Over 5.0 |
| Japanese financial institution | 11.0 | VP, European asset management firm | 14.0 | Over 3.0 |
| Japanese financial institution | 15.0 | Head of Internal Audit, fintech company | 17.5 + stock options | Over 2.5 |
| Japanese financial institution | 9.0 (including bonus) | International financial institution | 11.0 + bonus | Over 2.0 |
| International insurance company | 16.0 | CFO, international insurance company | Over 20.0 | Over 4.0 |
| Japanese company | 3.5 | International real estate investment firm | 7.0 | Over 3.5 |
International financial institutionAnnual increase: Over 5.0 (JPY millions)
- Previous employer
- International financial institution
- Previous annual salary
- 30.0
- New role / employer
- CFO, international real estate investment firm
- New annual salary
- Over 35.0
- Annual increase
- Over 5.0
Japanese financial institutionAnnual increase: Over 3.0 (JPY millions)
- Previous employer
- Japanese financial institution
- Previous annual salary
- 11.0
- New role / employer
- VP, European asset management firm
- New annual salary
- 14.0
- Annual increase
- Over 3.0
Japanese financial institutionAnnual increase: Over 2.5 (JPY millions)
- Previous employer
- Japanese financial institution
- Previous annual salary
- 15.0
- New role / employer
- Head of Internal Audit, fintech company
- New annual salary
- 17.5 + stock options
- Annual increase
- Over 2.5
Japanese financial institutionAnnual increase: Over 2.0 (JPY millions)
- Previous employer
- Japanese financial institution
- Previous annual salary
- 9.0 (including bonus)
- New role / employer
- International financial institution
- New annual salary
- 11.0 + bonus
- Annual increase
- Over 2.0
International insurance companyAnnual increase: Over 4.0 (JPY millions)
- Previous employer
- International insurance company
- Previous annual salary
- 16.0
- New role / employer
- CFO, international insurance company
- New annual salary
- Over 20.0
- Annual increase
- Over 4.0
Japanese companyAnnual increase: Over 3.5 (JPY millions)
- Previous employer
- Japanese company
- Previous annual salary
- 3.5
- New role / employer
- International real estate investment firm
- New annual salary
- 7.0
- Annual increase
- Over 3.5
Start with your experience and expectations
We discuss the work you have done, the contribution you want to make and the conditions that matter to you. We consider the opportunity as a role in a business, rather than a company name or salary alone.
Understand the work behind the vacancy
We help examine responsibilities, expected outcomes and the organization in which you would work. Introductions depend on current vacancies, employer requirements and your experience. Language requirements vary by role; an English website does not imply that all roles can be performed in English alone.
Keep coaching separate from placement
You do not need to purchase GCAP to receive job placement support. Paid GCAP is available when you want independent, structured work on career direction, interview preparation or performance. Neither service guarantees an offer.
Support scope
What we work on
Clarify experience and priorities
Consider companies and job opportunities
Prepare for selection and compare offers
Make a considered joining decision
THE JOURNEY
From your first conversation to selection and beyond.
Consultation
We will ask you about your goals, experience, and desired work style.
Explore companies and job opportunities
We compare available opportunities with your preferences.
Applications and selection
We will confirm your intention to apply and assist in the coordination and preparation of the selection process.
Conditions and decisions
We will confirm your remuneration, role, and timing of joining the company to support your decision.
After joining the company
Within the agreed scope, we review your onboarding and performance after joining.
People & practice
Meet some of the people who can support you.
Shinichi IKAWA
CEO| Management, Business & Organizational Transformation Partner
Ryuichiro HANAJIRI
Chief Strategy Officer
Shun KIYOHARA
Senior Consultant, Talent & Business Acceleration
Nanako KIMOTO
Talent & Business Operations Specialist
Languages & scope
Before we begin
Frequently asked questions
About career placement
Is the career placement service free?
Yes. Career consultations are free. After discussing your preferences and career goals, we propose a suitable plan for your job search.
How does the placement process work?
We start with an initial consultation to clarify your career goals. We then support résumé preparation and interview preparation, suggest opportunities and coordinate interviews.
Is support available after I change jobs?
Yes. You can consult us about your career and receive follow-up support after joining a new employer. If you want ongoing paid coaching to address challenges and perform effectively in your current role, see GCAP ELEVATE. If you want to explore your future direction and career options, we can guide you to GCAP PIVOT.
What are the benefits of using a recruitment agency?
A recruitment agency can help you find opportunities you might otherwise miss and provide information about the reasons for hiring and the role that is not included in a job listing, making your search more efficient. GCI also acts as a career accelerator, offering a range of programmes for career development that do not treat changing jobs as an end in itself.
What if I cannot find a role that suits me?
We explore a broad range of roles based on your experience and skills and introduce suitable workplaces. Even if your direction is not clear at first, we can take the time to consider it together.
YOUR PRIORITIES
What do you want from your next role?
- Experience you want to build on
- What I'm good at and what I've been entrusted with.
- Role I would like to try
- What responsibility do you want to take on next and what skills do you want to develop?
- Conditions to cherish
- Remuneration, work style, and joining period.
MARKETS / ROLES
Explore your next role with international and Japanese global companies.
Get to know the company and work
We clarify why the company is hiring, the expected results and the scope of decision-making, then compare these with your experience and goals. We confirm the appropriate contact for information to be shared with you.
Where your experience can create value
We will consult mainly on markets and occupations in which our experts have experience, such as management/planning, finance, and IT. The job openings that can be introduced vary depending on the period and conditions.
Consider these points alongside the job description.
- Management/Planning
- What are the expected business results? How far can we make decisions and what resources can we move?
- finance
- Which business and customers will you be responsible for? Which decisions will you use your past expertise in?
- IT
- In what capacity will you be involved in technology and products? What is the scope of the job's responsibilities?
Career placements are provided free of charge to individuals. Paid GCAP attendance is not a condition for receiving a referral.
01 / BEYOND THE JOB TITLE
Look beyond the terms in the job advertisement.
The work you would be responsible for. The decisions you would be able to make. A way of working you can sustain.
Even if the job title is the same, the tasks assigned to each company are different. We will clarify what you want to confirm in your application and selection process by comparing your wishes with the role the company is looking for.
There is no need to rush into applying just because you have been introduced. After confirming your intentions, proceed to the selection process.
TWO DISTINCT SERVICES
Choose placement and GCAP independently.
Career placement
FreeWe consider companies and job openings that we can introduce to you, and support you in determining applications, selection, and conditions.
GCAP
Paid programmes, chosen separatelyWe help you clarify your career direction, prepare for applications and interviews, and perform in your current role.
Read about GCAP's supportPaid GCAP coaching is not a condition for receiving job placement support.
From registration to your next career step
This is a career move service that mainly introduces senior and specialist opportunities for global companies in Japan. We help you take informed action through consultations tailored to your background, skills and career goals. We also offer business English coaching for those who wish.
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step01Online registration
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step02Consultation with a consultant
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step03Detailed consultation/coaching
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step04Job placement
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step05Applications and selection
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step06Follow-up after job offer/joining
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step07Ongoing career support
STEP 01: Online registration
First, please register online for free. After registering online, a representative will contact you.
STEP 02: Meet your consultant
We discuss your current situation, reasons for getting in touch, career direction and target employers.
STEP 03: Detailed consultation and coaching
Based on the content of the interview, we will make and implement individual proposals such as career consultation, business English coaching, and interview preparation. We tailor our support to your needs, from an immediate job search to medium- and long-term career development.
STEP 04: Explore suitable companies and roles
While providing consultation and coaching, we will introduce candidates to suitable companies and job openings. If you wish to apply, we will discuss the details with the person in charge at the company you are applying to, and then take into account actual circumstances that may not appear in the application documents, such as the expected persona, applicant background, and corporate culture. We will then take measures customized for each company, such as brushing up your resume and redefining your strengths and weaknesses.
STEP 05: Applications and selection
We will recommend you to the companies you choose to apply to. We will take care of all application arrangements and interview schedule adjustments. We will carry out interview preparations from time to time based on the progress of the selection process and the competitive situation with other applicants.
STEP 06: Support through the offer and onboarding
We will contact you with an offer through our consultant. We will do our best to help you join the company smoothly by proactively negotiating the terms of your employment contract, such as annual salary and start date.
STEP 07: Ongoing career support
Our job placement support continues after you join your new employer. Even after joining, we will regularly collaborate with candidates and company representatives to provide advice for smooth onboarding and improving performance. We offer programs that will help you advance your career after joining the new employer, such as business English coaching, career coaching, and executive coaching.
*The job placement service is free of charge. GCAP's coaching programs are available for a fee and are available separately.
Start a conversation
Your next step starts with a conversation.
Tell us what you want to change and what is getting in the way. We will clarify the support, responsibilities and next step together.