With the demand for DX = digital transformation, which transforms operations with digital technology, securing IT-related human resources has become an issue.
Under these circumstances, there is a growing movement to support Japanese companies considering hiring Indian university students who are producing many IT human resources.
Of these, the IT company "Skills" in Tokyo started in April with a business that connects Japanese companies and students of the Indian Institute of Technology, which is known as a prestigious science and engineering system, online to help recruit internships. I will.
About 20 companies such as major electronics manufacturers and clothing chains are scheduled to participate, and this company wants to increase it to about 100 by next year.
Naotaka Nishiyama said, "Even if I wanted to hire Indian students, there was a problem that it was difficult to access. I have a high interest in Japan's excellent technology, and I would like to lead to hiring."
In addition, the Force Valley Concierge, which introduces human resources in Tokyo, also goes to Indian universities with recruiters from Japanese companies to provide recruitment support such as coordinating interviews with students and giving advice on PR methods. , JETRO = Japan External Trade Organization is also expanding its efforts to support the acquisition of IT human resources, such as holding a job fair for Japanese companies at the Indian Institute of Technology.