{"id":3148,"date":"2025-01-02T17:16:56","date_gmt":"2025-01-02T16:16:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.centrepeople.com\/jp\/article\/?p=3148"},"modified":"2025-01-07T18:38:34","modified_gmt":"2025-01-07T17:38:34","slug":"meet-the-team-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.centrepeople.com\/jp\/article\/meet-the-team-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Vol.3 – Pursuing a Dream to London: Discovering New Challenges in the Recruitment Industry"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As our Meet the Team series continues into 2025, we sat down with one of our recruitment consultants, Teruhito \u201cTerry\u201d Komatsu, to discuss his 1.5-year tenure at CPA. Known as an avid Chelsea fan who came to the UK to follow his favourite team, Terry has since become a valued and trusted consultant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Briefly, how did you get started in recruitment?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cAfter moving to the UK, I worked in the financial industry for six years. Unfortunately, the company I worked for closed, so I contacted Centre People to help me find a new role. But I actually found CPA to be a really attractive company. I thought that helping other job seekers as well as our clients sounded quite fun really. It\u2019s a career that allows me to make a meaningful impact on people\u2019s lives\u2014and so I decided to pursue it.\u201d
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What\u2019s something your clients and candidates might be surprised to learn about you?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI actually once won a European football quiz competition in Japan in 2008 – the prize was a trip to watch the Champions League final between Chelsea and Manchester United in Moscow. This was actually an unforgettable experience that sparked my dream of moving to London. I\u2019m good at quizzes, and my ability to deeply research topics, accumulate knowledge, and work persistently towards goals has been invaluable throughout my career\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We all know you\u2019re a huge football fan, but do you have any other hobbies or hidden talents?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cI\u2019m a gadget enthusiast, I stay updated on the latest tech trends, from PCs, smartphones, and smartwatches to earphones, keyboards, chargers, and even USB cables. This passion isn\u2019t just beneficial in my personal life but also contributes to my work. Recently, I\u2019ve developed a strong interest in AI, as you might expect. I\u2019m always happy to give advice or opinions on the newest tech.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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How has working in recruitment changed you personally?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOver time, I\u2019ve become more curious about the world around me, it\u2019s strange how it affects you. For instance, in my role, I sometimes support positions in the logistics sector, so when travelling abroad, I\u2019ve started noticing trucks near airports and thinking about the company\u2019s operation and what the workers are doing. It\u2019s quite eye opening how these important businesses operate in the background of our lives\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Is there a piece of advice from a colleague or family member that\u2019s stuck with you?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cA phrase I once read in a book\u2014not from a colleague or family member\u2014has become one of my guiding principles: “90% of your anxieties never happen.” People often let their minds imagine worst-case scenarios, leading to unnecessary stress. In reality, negative events are rare, and our most imagined fears are far worse than what actually happens. Instead of dwelling on these thoughts, I try to focus on what\u2019s in front of me and take action.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What\u2019s the most rewarding part of connecting people with the right opportunity?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOne of the reasons I joined CPA was its philosophy: \u201cmaking everyone involved happy.\u201d I find it incredibly rewarding when job seekers secure roles that advance their careers while companies benefit by growing their businesses. Those moments where everyone involved feels genuinely happy are what I value most, both as part of Centre People and as an individual.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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With 2025 kicking off, what\u2019s your new year\u2019s resolution?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTo be honest, I didn\u2019t realise it, but I think I\u2019ve grown into a mid-level position within the company. As we prepare to welcome new members, I aim to become someone capable of guiding and inspiring them\u2014just like Chelsea\u2019s legendary captain, John Terry.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We\u2019re lucky to have Terry on our team – feel free to connect with him and follow us to meet more of our fantastic consultants!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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