Otetsudai Flexible Workforce
Camster M — November 9, 2007 — Pop Culture
Simply standing around in Japan could land you a job. Literally. Especially if you're young, would rather not be tied down to a full time job, and have GPRS on your cell phone. Japanese youth lured by the freedom of part-time work can now turn to Otetsudai Networks for instant part-time employment wherever they are.
The service whips up a mini CV illustrating skill set and job focus, and users – which now number 45,000 - take a GPRS reading. Then they just hang around and wait to be matched with potential employers. It works both ways of course. Businesses looking for immediate staffing send out a request to the Otetsudai Networks, and within minutes receive a list of possible hires available in the area, along with ratings from previous bosses, and qualifications.
The service whips up a mini CV illustrating skill set and job focus, and users – which now number 45,000 - take a GPRS reading. Then they just hang around and wait to be matched with potential employers. It works both ways of course. Businesses looking for immediate staffing send out a request to the Otetsudai Networks, and within minutes receive a list of possible hires available in the area, along with ratings from previous bosses, and qualifications.
Trend Themes
1. Flexibility in Part-time Work - The trend of seeking flexible jobs in part-time work with the help of GPRS technology is growing, creating an opportunity for businesses to offer non-traditional job options and appeal to a wider range of job seekers.
2. Instant Job Matching - The trend of using GPRS technology for instant job matching is disrupting the traditional hiring process and creating opportunities for businesses to quickly find qualified candidates and fill short-term staffing needs.
3. Skills-based Mini Cvs - The trend of creating bite-sized, skill-based CVs for part-time work is emerging, providing young job seekers with a new form of employability and businesses with a way to quickly assess candidates based on their skills and job focus.
Industry Implications
1. On-demand Staffing Industry - The on-demand staffing industry can capitalize on the trend of instant job matching with GPRS technology and offer a platform for businesses to instantly find qualified candidates for their staffing needs.
2. Part-time Job Market - The part-time job market can take advantage of the trend of seeking flexibility in part-time work to attract a wider range of job seekers and offer non-traditional job options to meet changing workforce needs.
3. Mobile Technology Industry - The mobile technology industry can capitalize on the trend of creating skills-based mini CVs for part-time work with GPRS technology and offer job seekers a user-friendly way to showcase their skills and experience in a mobile format.
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