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Transforming Executive Search in Japan
In the competitive landscape of 21st-century recruitment, finding and securing top bilingual professionals in Japan is a daunting task. Traditional methods often leave clients feeling neglected, bombarded with irrelevant CVs, and frustrated by a lack of feedback. At Makana Partners, we’ve reimagined the executive search process to be swift, efficient, and high-quality.
Why Choose
Makana Partners?
Expert Consultants: Our team boasts an average of 15 years of experience in various niche markets, successfully closing some of the most challenging searches, even those open for over a year.
Unparalleled reach: We are a boutique search firm with extensive networks, robust research capabilities, and minimal off-limit clients.
Unwavering Commitment to Quality: We deliver lightning-fast searches without compromising on the quality of candidates.
Our Services
Executive Search in Japan: Specializing in mid-senior level roles, we offer both contingent and retained search services. Our strategic approach, combined with extensive market intelligence and advanced technology, ensures we find the perfect match for your organization’s needs. We bring unique opportunities to Japan.
Career Guidance for Talent: We understand the significance of your career decisions. Our advisory services span across various industries, helping you make well-informed choices for both short- and long-term career goals, considering your passions and life aspirations.
Global Reach with Local Expertise
Since 2022, Makana Partners has proudly partnered with Horton International, a top 40 global executive search firm. This partnership enhances our capabilities, allowing us to connect outstanding talent with remarkable opportunities worldwide.
Experience the Gift of Opportunity
Join Makana Partners and discover how we can transform your executive search experience. Let’s connect talent and opportunity to shape a successful future together.
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Ocean Gate Minatomirai 8F, 3-7-1 Minatomirai,Nishi-ku,Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa, Japan 220-0012
Our Core Values
At Makana Partners, we believe that talent and opportunity are universal gifts. Our mission is to connect these gifts through exceptional service built on trust and integrity. We prioritize long-term relationships and aim to add value at every step of the recruitment journey.
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Over the past six weeks, we've had the pleasure of working alongside Artem Kotchanov, a driven and talented intern who has supported our marketing and research efforts with great enthusiasm. As his internship draws to a close, we want to share the story of his journey at Makana Partners — highlighting his contributions, the challenges he faced, and the growth he experienced along the way. Read on to learn more about Artem's time with us, the impact he made, and his reflections on his experience. We are excited to see where his next steps will take him and wish him all the best in his future endeavors! 1. Please introduce yourself, including your academic background and future plans. Additionally, what motivated you to choose Makana Partners for your internship? My name is Artem Kotchanov, I grew up in Canada but currently live in the USA. I attend the University of California, Davis as a business sociology major. I wanted to try out working internationally, I was connected with Makana Partners, for which I was doing an internship. 2. Could you describe your role and responsibilities at Makana Partners? How did you apply your academic knowledge to the tasks you were assigned? I was responsible for the company's social media marketing. I had to start from the beginning, as It wasn’t too developed, and the only updated one was LinkedIn. So I created accounts on other platforms and made content for them. 3. What challenges did you face during your internship, and how did you overcome them? What did you learn from these experiences? At times I would say there was a large amount of work being assigned, but I was able to space it out and work on each individually and give the best quality. Furthermore, since I was here only for six weeks, it was rapid because I needed to get on track and make results. Additionally, I wanted to explore the city in the free time that I had, so planning everything beforehand was crucial. 4. What are your key achievements during your time at Makana Partners? What impact do you believe you made on the company? I’d say the accounts are the first steps to really grow the marketing of the Makana Partners. I do think the ideas I’ve brought, broadened the ideas for the team and they’ll be able to expand on it to see more success in the future. 5. What aspects of the work culture at Makana Partners did you find most interesting or surprising? Can you share the most impressive or fun moment you experienced during your internship? I did like how the work culture is not too intense, you’re able to concentrate better on tasks without worrying that you’ll get in trouble. The fact, that the whole teams speaks only in English with each other is very helpful. I did enjoy grabbing lunch, as it’s a nice little break to get to know the team members more. 6. How has this internship influenced your career aspirations? What advice would you give to future interns about working at Makana Partners and living in Japan? I’ve enjoyed my time here, it made me understand what it’s like to work in a company, which I want to implement in my own startup. For the new interns, enjoy your time here and be good with time management so that you’re not behind on work.
The Makana Review is your gateway to understanding the evolving business landscape of Asia. We offer insightful analysis and thought leadership on the critical issues shaping the region’s future, focusing on: Human Resources: We delve into the latest trends in talent management, leadership development, and building high-performing teams in the Asian context. Leadership: We showcase inspiring stories and practical advice from Asia’s top business leaders, equipping you to navigate the unique challenges and opportunities of the region. Technology: We explore how cutting-edge technologies are transforming Asian industries, from AI and automation to digital transformation strategies. Japan: We provide in-depth coverage of the Japanese market, highlighting innovative practices and valuable lessons for businesses across Asia. Makana Review is your essential resource for staying ahead of the curve and thriving in the dynamic Asian business world. If you’re passionate about these topics and have insights to share, I’d love to hear from you! Whether you’re interested in contributing directly or know someone in your network with unique perspectives, let’s connect and collaborate to make ‘The Makana Review’ an insightful and impactful publication.
The human resources (HR) field is constantly evolving and changing, as new trends, technologies, and challenges emerge in the workplace. As an HR professional, you need to keep up with these changes and adapt your skills and competencies accordingly. But how do you stay relevant in HR and ensure that you add value to your organization and your career? Here are some tips to help you: Stay updated on the latest HR trends and best practices. You can do this by reading blogs, newsletters, magazines, podcasts, and books that cover topics such as talent management, employee engagement, diversity and inclusion, performance management, learning and development, and more. You can also attend webinars, workshops, conferences, and courses that offer insights and training on the latest HR issues and solutions . Leverage technology to enhance your HR processes and outcomes. Technology can help you automate, streamline, and optimize your HR tasks, such as recruiting, onboarding, payroll, benefits, compliance, analytics, and more. You can also use technology to improve your communication, collaboration, and feedback with your employees and stakeholders. You can explore various HR software, tools, platforms, and apps that can help you achieve your HR goals more efficiently and effectively . Expand your network and learn from other HR professionals. Networking can help you exchange ideas, insights, experiences, and best practices with other HR professionals from different industries, sectors, backgrounds, and regions. You can also learn from their successes and challenges, and get feedback and support on your own HR issues. You can network with other HR professionals through online platforms such as LinkedIn, or join local or global HR associations, communities, groups, or events . Develop your soft skills and emotional intelligence. Soft skills are essential for any HR professional, as they involve interacting with people, understanding their needs and emotions, influencing their behavior, resolving conflicts, leading teams, and more. Some of the key soft skills for HR professionals are communication, listening, empathy, teamwork, problem-solving, creativity, adaptability, and leadership . Emotional intelligence is the ability to recognize and manage your own emotions and those of others. It can help you build trust, rapport, motivation, engagement, and satisfaction among your employees and stakeholders . Seek feedback and continuous improvement. Feedback can help you assess your strengths and weaknesses as an HR professional, identify areas for improvement or development, and measure your impact and performance. You can seek feedback from your manager, peers, employees, customers, mentors, or coaches. You can also use self-assessment tools or surveys to evaluate yourself. Based on the feedback you receive, you can set goals and action plans to improve your HR skills and competencies . By following these tips, you can stay relevant in HR and keep up with the changing demands of the workplace. You can also enhance your career prospects and opportunities as an HR professional. Remember that staying relevant in HR is not a one-time effort but a continuous process of learning and growing.
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