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What is the decisive difference between specific skills No. 1 and No. 2?Comparison table shows how to use different systems and long-term employment strategies

When considering hiring foreign personnel, which one should you choose, “No. 1” or “No. 2”?
Or how to transition in the future is very important.
The first role has a different role: “ensuring ready-to-work capabilities,” and the second role has “developing future executive candidates.”
Miroku staff will explain the differences between the two in an easy-to-understand manner,
We will propose the optimal usage method that suits your company’s business plan.

[At a glance] Comparison list of No. 1 and No. 2

We have summarized the differences between No. 1 and No. 2 in five main areas.

Comparison items Specific skill No. 1 Specified Skills No. 2
Period of stay Up to 5 years in total No renewal restrictions (long-term employment possible)
skill level Considerable knowledge and experience Skilled Skills (Leader Level)
accompanying family basically not possible Possible (spouse, child)
Duty to support Obligation to support 10 items No support obligation (optional by company)
Japanese ability Confirmation through testing, etc. is required. No need to confirm by test

Which qualification should I accept?

Cases where “Specified Skills No. 1” is suitable

  • We want to quickly resolve the serious labor shortage in the field by hiring ready-to-work personnel.

  • First of all, I would like to hire a person for a period of up to 5 years while determining their suitability.

  • This is my first time hiring a foreigner and I would like to receive generous support from the registration support organization (Miroku Staff).

Cases where “Specified Skills No. 2” is suitable

  • We would like to retain our excellent staff, who have five years of experience as No. 1, with a view to permanent residence.

  • I would like to entrust them with roles comparable to those of Japanese staff as on-site leaders and team leaders.

  • By allowing family members to come with us, we want to stabilize the lives of the employees and maximize the retention rate.

3 steps to move from No. 1 to No. 2

At Miroku Staff, we support a smooth step-up from No. 1 to No. 2.

  1. Accumulation of practical experience

    Gain experience in leadership positions in the field.

  2. Passing the No. 2 evaluation test

    Clear advanced skill exams conducted in each field.

  3. Application for change of residence status

    We will carry out complex change procedures through our affiliated administrative scriveners.

Miroku Staff is more than just an introduction company.
By presenting career paths to job seekers,
By presenting a career path from No. 1 to No. 2, we attract highly motivated personnel.
In addition, by keeping the first support cost to 15,000 yen per month,
Optimize long-term employment costs in anticipation of the transition to No. 2.

Frequently asked questions

The recruitment fee is very low at 100,000 yen, but will there be any additional costs later?

The recruitment fee is 100,000 yen (excluding tax) only once.
There are no other initial fees to pay to us.
However, actual fees for the administrative scrivener involved in applying for residence status will be required separately.

What nationality can you introduce me to?

From among the 30,000 people registered as temporary workers, we can introduce you to multinational human resources such as Nepal, Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Myanmar.
We are especially strong in partnering with local schools in South Asia (Nepal, etc.).

What is the difference between specific skill No. 1 and No. 2?

The main differences are in “period of stay” and “accompaniment of family members”.
Specified Skilled Worker No. 1 has a total period of stay of up to 5 years and is basically unable to bring his or her family with him, whereas Specified Skilled Worker No. 2 has no renewal period for his or her period of stay and can be accompanied by his or her family.