Ranstad｜A Perfect Guide to Get Jobs and Work in Japan

Ranstad – one of the world’s largest general human resource service company

Ranstad is one of the world’s largest general human resource service companies that was founded in the Netherlands in 1960. Ranstad has 93 offices in Japan, and has more than 10,000 companies on its list. 80% of the jobs are non-disclosed, and it has a strength in recruitment for foreign-affiliated companies including European companies in which you can expect a good work-life balance. In addition, Ranstad is a career change agent which is quite popular among the job seekers in their late 20s to 35 years old who wish to earn more than 8 million yen per year, and younger and middle-aged job seekers who earn more than 4 to 6 million yen per year. Randtad is recommended for those who wish to develop their career and increase their annual salary in order to work in a global environment.

Go to Ranstad (Japanese)

Service name	Ranstad
Service URL	https://www.randstad.co.jp/
Service type	Temporary staffing, temp-to-perm, permanent placement and outsourcing
Supported language	Japanese only
Employment type	Full-time, contract and temporary
Industry	General
Job category	General
Number of jobs	10,000+ companies in total
Number of registered users	–
Operating company	Randstad Japan, Inc.
Capital	100 million yen
Representative director	Kajetan Slonina
Established	August 1980
Head office	New Otani Garden Court 21F, 4-1 Kioicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Japan offices	Career Change Support Division: Tokyo (Akasaka branch) *93 local offices
Overseas offices	In 39 countries

A closer look at Ranstad

Following are the service features of Ranstad

A global career change agent expanding from Netherland to 39 countries
80% non-disclosed jobs. Strength in foreign companies
An agent popular with young job seekers in late 20s to 35
Main users with current annual income of 4-6 million yen or more
Personal consultant with expertise in each industry
Substituting negotiation of your start date and annual salary

1. A global career change agent expanding from Netherlands to 39 countries

Ranstad was established in 1960 in the Netherlands, a country with advanced ways of working, and is one of the world’s largest general human resource service companies with more than 4,700 offices in 39 countries and regions in the world. It also has 93 offices in Japan. Ranstad has provided a number of successful career change supports that were achieved by an accumulated know-how and credibility developed for over 50 years since its establishment. The personal consultants who keep up with the latest trends and are specialized in the career change market provide one-on-one support to achieve your career development.

2. 80% non-disclosed jobs. Strength in foreign companies

Having its head office in Netherland, Ranstad has a strength in foreign-affiliated companies including European companies. Ranstad has a wide range of jobs such as professional jobs with high salary, jobs with good work-life balance that are typical of European companies and jobs where you can utilize your language skills. 80% of the jobs are non-disclosed.

3. An agent popular with young job seekers in late 20s to 35

About 60% of Ranstad career change service users are in their late 20s to 35 years old, as the company has a strength in supporting career changes for young job seekers who want to develop their future career to a higher level. Ranstad is recommended for those who want to move up in their career by utilizing their experience.

4. Main users with current annual income of 4-6 million yen or more

About 60% of Ranstad career change service users currently earn more than 4 to 6 million yen per year. There are many jobs with a high income range, recommended for those in their 30s who want to achieve an annual salary of 8 million yen or more.

5. Personal consultant with expertise in each industry

Ranstad has consultants who are specialized in career consulting. Since they know jobs and cultures in each industry very well, they can suggest the best career plan from the long-term perspective to you.

6. Substituting negotiation of your start date and annual salary

Since Ranstad is an agent, it can adjust your start date and negotiate your annual salary on your behalf. Ranstad will negotiate with the company you are applying to. so why not rely on Ranstad if you have any concerns.

How to use Ranstad

Registration

Interview with your consultant

After confirming your experience and preferred conditions, your consultant will introduce you to the jobs that are most suitable to you.

Applying for a job

You can apply for the job among the ones introduced by your consultant.

Ranstad FAQ

Can I use your services for free?

All services are free of charge.

How long will it take from my application to start date?

About 1.5 to 2 months is the average, but some people take more than 6 months.

If I’m not selected, can you introduce me to a new job?

You will be introduced to another job. In addition, Ranstad will try its best to ask the company for the reasons why you were not selected, and give you advice at the next application.