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mid-career hiring; experienced hire
Hiring someone who has prior work experience, as opposed to recruiting fresh graduates (新卒採用). A significant concept in Japanese employment culture, where the traditional model emphasizes hiring new graduates.
中途採用で入社した。
I joined the company as a mid-career hire.
この会社は中途採用を積極的に行っている。
This company actively hires mid-career professionals.
中途採用では即戦力となる人材が求められることが多い。
In mid-career hiring, companies often look for people who can contribute immediately.
USAGE:
中途採用 is contrasted with 新卒採用 (hiring of new graduates), which has traditionally been the dominant hiring model in Japan. As the labor market evolves, 中途採用 has become increasingly common.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 中途採用枠 (mid-career hiring slot)
- 中途採用面接 (mid-career interview)
- 中途採用で入社する (to join via mid-career hiring)
CULTURE:
Traditionally, Japanese companies hired almost exclusively from new graduates (新卒一括採用). 中途採用 was once seen as less prestigious, but this perception has changed significantly.