Hello everyone! This is Junpei from the second unit. We are once again fortunate to have welcomed three new employees to Dandelions Co., Ltd. this year. This time, we will introduce the new employee welcome party held in April.
First, a toast!! ~ pleasant conversation
The welcome party started with a toast signal from the organizer.
Many of our members work at our clients’ offices due to work circumstances, so we had a great time talking about our recent activities and hobbies, even though we don’t usually see each other.
New employee greetings
As the atmosphere started to heat up, we asked the new employees to introduce themselves.
The three new employees were of various nationalities and backgrounds, and although they were nervous, they talked about themselves.
L-kun from China, who loves GundamL-kun from Vietnam, who loves traveling and has visited various parts of JapanK-san, who changed jobs from a different industry and has a lot of work experience
Summary The new employees seemed nervous at first, but as the conversation progressed, their tension gradually eased, and it was a very enjoyable welcome party. In fact, Dandelions is planning on welcoming new members in the future, and we hope to provide an opportunity like this for them to deepen their friendships (and drink) when they do.
This blog will continue to introduce various in-house recreational activities, so please look forward to the next article!
Hello, my name is Roru and I joined Dandelions in April this year.
Reason for joining the company
I started job hunting in Japan last year and joined Dandelions in April this year. The reason I joined the company was when I saw Dandelions’ official blog and thought the atmosphere looked fun. I could tell that the company values diversity and inclusion.
And Dandelions has foreign employees from various countries. I think that working together with people from different cultures and backgrounds can broaden your international perspective. I applied for the company for those two reasons. I felt a warmth during the interview. That’s when I decided to join the company.
Thoughts after joining the company
After joining the company, I had a training period of about three months, during which I received basic IT knowledge training and basic training in programming languages. I learned about the basic grammar and concepts of programming languages. Training in basic programming concepts such as variables, conditional branching, repetition, and functions will help me with future coding. In the HTML and CSS training, I learned about the structure of web pages. I learned how to mark up content using HTML and set styles using CSS. By learning how to write HTML and how to apply CSS, I was able to create web pages that are easier to read and more beautiful. In the SQL training, I learned about data manipulation such as adding, updating, and deleting data. I think that creating subqueries using joins will be useful for data manipulation in actual work. In addition, training was given to acquire effective communication skills in business situations. I learned about appropriate language, how to greet, and points to keep in mind when communicating via email and phone. There is a lot to learn in the training content, but the employees teach me carefully. It is always easy to listen to, and the atmosphere is bright and warm. I would like to work harder in the future.
About me
Before coming to Japan, I studied Japanese on my own because I was interested in Japanese anime and culture. I graduated from a liberal arts university in China and decided to study abroad in Japan, and then enrolled in a liberal arts graduate school in Japan. Then, I joined Dandelions in April of this year. My hobby is watching anime and manga. I have watched a lot of anime. Among them, I especially like the “Mobile Suit Gundam” series. I took advantage of my day off and went to Yokohama to see the 18m life-sized moving Gundam. I thought it looked really cool when the Gundam moved. I also enjoyed the Unicorn Gundam statue in Odaiba.
Nice to meet you. My name is Dat and I joined Dandelions in April this year. I’m from Vietnam. I look forward to working with you.
Reason for joining the company
When I looked at the Dandelions website, I felt that it was an environment where I could work in harmony with everyone. Also, I am interested in IT technology and always want to learn new things, so I studied information systems at school and wanted to use that knowledge to contribute to society. Furthermore, Dandelions has many employees with foreign nationality, so I felt I could work in a global environment and decided to join the company.
My impression after joining the company
Of the things I learned in class as a student, the things that are useful to me now are Excel operations and programming. I joined the company as a beginner in almost everything. When I joined Dandelions, I felt anxious at first and always felt nervous because I had to get used to it quickly, but thanks to everyone’s careful guidance and casual conversations, I have gotten used to the atmosphere of the workplace. I look forward to continuing to work with you all and growing together.
Self-introduction
I am an employee who loves food and traveling! Trying new foods and visiting new places have enriched my life. My hobby is traveling around Japan and experiencing the culture and traditional cuisine of each place. I also enjoy recreating the delicious food I have eaten while traveling. I would like to enjoy working with my seniors while sharing the charm of food and traveling!
Furthermore, one of the places I have visited that has left a particularly strong impression on me is Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto. Around Kiyomizu-dera Temple, you can enjoy delicious foods such as matcha ice cream and Japanese sweets. Even at work, I try to create different cultures and new ideas. I would like to create a fun working environment together with my team. Thank you for your support!
Hi, my name is Joseph from Dandelions. I’m a 27-year-old American who has been living in Japan for three years. I’m from Arizona in the United States. What is Arizona like? It’s a very hot area with large cacti. It’s known as one of the hottest areas in the United States, with temperatures exceeding 45 degrees in the summer and 35 degrees at night being the norm. As a result, it doesn’t feel “hot” unless it exceeds 40 degrees, and the summer in Japan is relatively comfortable. I have a variety of hobbies, but recently I’ve become obsessed with game development using a programming language called PYTHON.
Reason for joining the company
Before joining Dandelions, I worked as an English teacher and manager in Maizuru, Kyoto. In that position, I gained a lot of experience, not only teaching English, but also teaching new employees and junior employees in both English and Japanese, and managing operations. Through my work as a manager, I was also involved in schedule management, planning, and human resources, and I began to feel that this job was suitable for me in the future.
One day, a friend who works at Dandelions told me that the company was recruiting new members. After the interview, it became clear that working at Dandelions would allow me to utilize my experience and areas of expertise from my previous job. I was also attracted by the opportunity to try a technical job, so I decided to start a new career and a new life.
Impressions after joining the company
Since joining the company, I have had many wonderful experiences and acquired new skills. There are many skills I have acquired, but I would like to introduce three that are particularly important.
First, Japanese business manners and behavior. Before joining the company, I was unfamiliar with Japanese business culture and was anxious, but thanks to the careful guidance of my wonderful seniors, I learned how to exchange business cards, respond on the phone, and use honorific language correctly, and I was able to gain confidence.
Secondly, technical skills. After joining the company, I greatly improved my IT-related skills. For example, I learned web development technology and was able to be involved in building the company’s website. I also learned the application of programming and the basics of IT, and acquired skills that can be used in the industry.
In addition, my teaching skills have also improved. I work as a lecturer in the Learning Enterprise division. Before starting classes, I received a lot of training, and by actually participating in practice classes and lecturer training within the company, I was able to improve my abilities as a lecturer.
Not only did I acquire skills, but I also had many great experiences. I feel rewarded by being able to work in a great workplace every day and working with great colleagues. In addition to work, there are also many fun activities such as drinking parties and karaoke with all the employees, which are precious memories.
I feel really glad that I joined this company. I will continue to put in even more effort.
My name is 237 and I joined the company in December 2023 as a mid-career hire. This time, I would like to introduce a little about myself, what led me to join the company, and my impressions afterwards!
Reason for joining the company
After graduating from school, I worked as a sales clerk for a company that manufactures precision parts for automobile parts and home appliances. During that time, I want to go out more and talk to more people! This feeling became stronger, and I decided to change jobs to sales because I wanted to try my hand at IT, which I had always been interested in. I chose Dandelions because I was attracted to its personnel evaluation system and the ability to communicate with employees a lot. After that, I applied to Dandelions and am currently working as a sales representative in the business management department.
Impressions after joining the company
Since joining the company, I have had many new discoveries and experiences. I started traveling around the office in sales and had meetings with salespeople from various companies to discuss work and meet salespeople I had in common with, so it was a bit of a test of energy, but it was very rewarding. I am enjoying my work. In addition, the company environment is very interesting, and one of the characteristics of Dandelions is that about 40% of the employees are foreign nationals, and I enjoy every day being able to learn about the cultures and ways of thinking of different countries.
About my hobbies
I am working hard to Oshikatsu” in my daily life. Through Oshikatsu, I go to Tokyo and Osaka for live performances and performances, and go to cafes with friends I’ve made through Oshikatsu. In Tokyo, you can find Korean gourmet food in Shin-Okubo, stylish cafes in Omotesando, and in Osaka, try takoyaki and kushikatsu in Dotonbori! ! I eat a lot of different things, so when I got home and stepped on the scale, I cried when I realized that I had gained weight.
I increase my motivation for work through pushing activities.
Why not try Oshikatsu to relieve stress or spend some meaningful time at a cafe?
