The startup offers a career platform that utilizes a matching algorithm to connect young global students with potential employers based on skills and job requirements. This service addresses the challenge of job placement by facilitating direct interactions between candidates and hiring companies, enhancing employment opportunities for students.
Funding
$1.6M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Many international students in Japan face challenges in navigating the Japanese job market due to unfamiliar cultural norms and recruitment processes. Traditional Japanese job hunting ("Shukatsu") can be particularly difficult for those from different educational systems and cultural backgrounds. This results in a significant number of international students, despite their skills and desire to work in Japan, failing to secure employment after graduation.
Solution
SPeak operates JPort, a career platform designed to connect international students in Japan with companies seeking global talent. JPort addresses the unique challenges faced by these students by providing resources and a community tailored to their needs. The platform offers an online career center (JPort Journal) with job-hunting content and a network of peers and mentors. JPort Match, the company's global recruitment platform, allows students to apply for internships and full-time positions at companies actively seeking multilingual or STEM-background candidates. By bridging the gap between international students and employers, JPort aims to create a more inclusive and borderless job market in Japan.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes international students studying at Japanese universities who are seeking internships or full-time employment, as well as companies looking to diversify their workforce and expand their global reach by hiring multilingual and skilled international talent.
Features
- JPort Match: A global recruitment platform connecting international students with companies seeking diverse talent.
- JPort Journal: An online career center providing resources, content, and community support for international students navigating the Japanese job market.
- Bilingual platform (Japanese and English) to cater to both students and employers.
- E-learning content, including video courses and articles, customized for international students.
- A community of global "Senpai" (mentors) who have successfully navigated the Japanese job market.
- Partnerships with universities and organizations to expand reach and support for international students.
- Original content such as "Senpai Tips" and company event information to provide deeper insights.