Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at Shusaku Yamamoto as 100% positive with a difficulty rating score of 4 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Technology Specialist and rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Technology Specialist and roles were rated as the easiest.
The hiring process at Shusaku Yamamoto takes an average of 30 days when considering 1 user submitted interviews across all job titles. Candidates applying for Technology Specialist had the quickest hiring process (on average 30 days), whereas Technology Specialist roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 30 days).
I applied online. I interviewed at Shusaku Yamamoto (Ōsaka, Osaka)
Interview
The interview process was structured into four stages. First, I submitted my CV and cover letter via email. After passing the initial screening, I was asked to complete a timed, one-hour written assessment, which required writing a two-page essay on a provided topic. The third stage was a one-on-one interview with the hiring manager and the final round was an interview with both the HR manager and the head of the firm.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
1. What is your understanding of the role
2. What question would you prefer not to answer in an interview
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at Shusaku Yamamoto (Ōsaka, Osaka) in Apr 2023
Interview
There are 10 stages, I made it to the 9th stage. I had a Skype interview that was over one hour but I did not pass to the final interview. During the video call, I was told that of over a hundred applicants, only myself and four others progressed to this stage. In my rejection email I was only told that my background was not as close to what they wanted and that other applicants had more suitable backgrounds. I wasn't that disappointed that I did not progress to the next stage. I only wanted the job a little more than I didn't and here is why. Excluding personal interests, I wanted the job because I'm confident in my work ethic and I was excited to be challenged. I also felt like the position could be rewarding because you would be a part of the process of protecting and bringing to fruition, many world-changing technologies, regulations, and ideas that could positively impact society. However, during the first interview, the hiring manager made several comments about the business that made it seem like they don't care about their employees and generally portrayed the company's values as questionable. Things about the company being a business and ultimately they will always measure the worth of their employees by money. The hiring manager also made comments about how they will always do what is necessary to stay competitive. He compared how American companies hire cheap labor from abroad and supported how it was justified because people like cheap things, himself included. I am still interested in working at a law firm and in this type of position, but for a company that has pride in its values. This company has an outdated perception of work life and is a classic example of another big business draining hard workers for company profit and doesn't add nearly as much value to society as it takes. They undoubtedly rely on candidates subscribing to outdated beliefs (i.e. this is just the way it is) and are looking for individuals they can take advantage of. Every company's values are reflected in its treatment of employees and contribute to the overall work culture. If you are someone that knows how to follow your intuition, you might get it. My gut felt off the entire process, I can't know for sure how it would be to work at this company but I've never been relieved to fail to secure a job before this. For that, I feel like I dodged a bullet.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Q: Are you aware that with this job you will not be able to have a lifestyle where you can participate in after work activities? Are you aware of this and are you okay with this?
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Shusaku Yamamoto
Interview
The first assignment was to read two patents in the biology field, each was 10+pages and was asked to carefully read through and compare the difference between them. Have 14 days to complete. Didn't proceed after pass due to personal reasons.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
A short essay to explain the difference between two patents.