The Butterfly Effect with Code Chrysalis
Join me, along with career coach Bukky Adejobi from Code Chrysalis (a Tokyo-based coding bootcamp), in our new YouTube series where we dive deep into the intricacies of tech hiring in Japan.
In this series, we focus on the challenges and insights surrounding the recruitment of junior software developers in Japan, with a specific emphasis on bootcamp graduates and mid-career professionals transitioning into tech roles.
We’ll bring you insights from companies that have hired Japan bootcamp graduates, exploring their experiences and perspectives. From HR professionals and hiring managers to tech leads and company founders, we’ll uncover the impact of these hires on long-term hiring costs, onboarding processes, and talent management strategies within their tech departments.
Episode 1: Introduction to the series
In this introductory episode, Bukky and I discuss our goals for the series and some of the challenges around tech hiring in Japan.
(I don’t really have a giant head…)
Episode 2: Andrew Winter from Zaiko
In this episode, Bukky Adejobi and I had the pleasure of hosting Andrew Winter, CTO & CPO at Zaiko, a Japanese tech company in live event management and ticketing solutions.
We explored the nuances of tech hiring in Japan, focusing on the inclusion of bootcamp graduates and professionals transitioning into software development careers. Andrew shared Zaiko’s inspiring journey, emphasizing their dedication to diversity and innovation.
Episode 3: Johnny Shields from TableCheck
In this episode, we have the opportunity to speak with Johnny Shields, the Founder and CTO of TableCheck. TableCheck is a reservation management platform that is truly transforming the way restaurants handle bookings and interact with customers.
During our conversation, we delve into the fascinating link between transferable skills and experiences, the power of passion, and the importance of maintaining a curious mindset for software development bootcamp graduates.
Episode 4: Yu Shimizu from Peatix
In this episode, Bukky and I spoke with Yu Shimizu, the head of HR at Peatix, a global event management and ticketing platform.
Yu-san gave her insights from a human resources perspective on hiring junior engineers.
Episode 4: Christian Forestell from Evolany
Bukky and I spoke with Christian Forestell, co-founder of Evolany, a Japanese startup developing AI-driven chatbots and communication platforms for businesses.
With 45% of the development team being bootcamp grads, Christian shared his insights on topics such as GitHub and portfolio tips and interview preparation.
Episode 5: James McCarty from Zehitomo
In the final episode of the series, Bukky and I spoke with James McCarty, co-founder of Zehitomo. Zehitomo is a Tokyo-based startup that was created to fix how people find and hire local service professionals in Japan
James shared his insights into Zehitomo’s startup culture and approach to hiring and building an engineering team.
Thank you!
Thank you very much for watching. I hope you found our conversations on hiring junior software developers in Japan useful and informative. If you enjoyed this series, please subscribe to the channel.
I’ve also started creating my own videos. You can find them here.
Until next time!
Looking for a new IT job in Japan? Check out my job board. Hiring? Get in touch and let’s see how I can help.
Join 1,000+ readers to receive my free newsletter.
1 monthly email with Japan IT job news, articles on tech & life in Japan, my insider insights, and more.
100% non-corporate and non-boring!
- No spam, ever. Email addresses are never shared. You can unsubscribe at any time.