QuestionnaireEmployee Questionnaire

We asked around 30 employees in their 20s!

  • Q1. What sparked your interest in the electrical construction industry?1
      • I studied electrical engineering. (6 responses)
      • Electricity supports everyday life, so I believed it would always be an essential industry. (4 responses)
      • Influence from my father (who worked in or managed an electrical-related business). It looked interesting. (3 responses)
      • Encouragement from a teacher or club coach. (3 responses)
    • Other Responses
      • I have always liked lighting. I didn’t know much about the electrical construction industry, but I liked the idea of continuously learning new things.
      • I experienced a blackout during the Hokkaido Eastern Iburi earthquake. After experiencing life without electricity, I truly realized how important electricity is.
      • I became interested in drawing and design-related work.
      • I became interested in how lighting is installed and turned on in places where there was originally nothing.
      • I wanted to understand how electricity works in buildings, which led me to become interested in this industry.
      • During a workplace experience program in junior high school, I saw workers discussing with designers while creating drawings and building things, which sparked my interest in the electrical construction industry.
      • I didn’t fully understand the job content, and that actually made me more curious.
      • I became interested after attending a company information session at my university.
      • I think it’s ideal to be interested beforehand, but personally, I became interested after receiving a job offer.

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  • Q2. What made you decide to join Asami Electric?2
    • Recommendation from someone I trust.
      • I decided after a teacher I was close with recommended the company.
      • I spoke with a senior from my university baseball club and felt it was a comfortable place to work.
      • I was encouraged by my teacher and was also attracted by the fact that the company handles a wide range of construction projects.
      • I was introduced by my coach.
    • Company culture and atmosphere.
      • After visiting the company for an interview, I felt I wanted to work here.
      • The company visited my university for an information session, and I felt the culture was very positive.
      • I value workplace relationships, and I felt a warm atmosphere during the company briefing sessions.
    • Opportunities for skill development.
      • Because of the training programs and the warm company atmosphere, I felt I could build a fulfilling career here.
      • Because I can gain the skills I want to acquire.
      • Because there is strong support such as monthly training sessions and qualification courses.
    • Company history and stability.
      • Because it is a company with over 110 years of history and has worked on well-known buildings.
      • Because I believed the company has built strong relationships with clients and partner companies over many years.
      • Because I can learn technologies built over more than a century, which shows the company’s strong foundation.
    • Other reasons.
      • Comprehensive employee benefits and the ability to take sufficient time off.
      • Because I had used buildings constructed by the company.
      • I became interested in how buildings and infrastructure I see in daily life are constructed.
        I was interested in how electricity (lighting) works and turns on.
      • I was attracted by the idea of creating drawings and bringing them to life.
      • I decided after experiencing cooperation between construction management and partner companies through work experience.
      • Although I am from Hokkaido, I became interested in working outside my hometown.
      • After reading employee stories on the website, I felt many employees take pride in their work.
      • It was the only company name I already knew among companies introduced at school.
      • After attending a joint company information session at university, I was impressed by the recruiter’s talk.
      • Because it was the first company information session I attended when I became interested in electrical construction.
      • Because a senior from the same university worked there.
      • Because a senior from my school was actively working on the front lines.
      • I did not consider any other companies.

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  • Q3. What do you find rewarding or interesting about your job?3
    • A strong sense of accomplishment when a project is completed.
      • Working on large construction projects and feeling that I contributed to the building gives me a great sense of achievement.
      • Spending months working with many people to complete a building, and seeing the lights turn on at the end, gives me a huge sense of accomplishment every time.
      • I enjoy seeing something I designed on drawings become reality.
      • I feel a strong sense of accomplishment when a project is completed.
      • Watching electricity flow into a building and seeing the lighting turn on gives me a strong sense that this job was worth choosing.
      • Even though construction can be busy and physically demanding, completing a project makes it all worthwhile.
      • When a project is successfully completed, I feel genuine happiness.
      • Seeing the hard work of everyone involved take shape in the final result is an indescribable joy.
    • The satisfaction of managing progress and seeing work move forward smoothly.
      • Seeing coordinated work progress smoothly is very satisfying.
      • Your effort directly affects how smoothly the project progresses.
      • It is rewarding when site progress follows the plan I created through scheduling and meetings.
      • When projects are completed as planned and within budget, I feel a strong sense of satisfaction.
      • It is satisfying when something I planned actually works in real life.
      • It is interesting when decisions made in meetings lead to successful results on site.
    • The enjoyment of working with drawings and design plans.
      • I can see many different types of building drawings that I would never normally see.
      • I feel fulfilled when a project is completed exactly according to my drawings and plans.
      • I feel satisfied when I create a well-designed drawing.
      • Even though drawing is difficult, seeing actual construction progress during site visits helps me learn and motivates me to improve.When I visit completed sites, I feel deeply moved.
    • Working at a wide variety of sites and gaining diverse experience.
      • Since no two projects are the same, I can gain a wide range of experience.
      • I find it interesting to see buildings take shape in many different ways.
      • Every day is different and sometimes challenging, but that’s what makes the job exciting.
      • Because the work is never repetitive, I feel this job suits me well.
    • Interacting directly with customers.
      • I feel rewarded when customers compliment our work.
      • It makes me happy when customers are pleased with the work we deliver.
      • I enjoy meeting customers and people in the same industry, and talking about work and shared interests.
    • Meeting a wide variety of people.
      • Working with clients, general contractors, and construction professionals to complete projects is very rewarding.I enjoy finding ways to improve processes and contribute to profitability.
      • I value the opportunity to meet and work with many different kinds of people.
    • Other rewarding aspects.
      • Since I started with little knowledge of electricity, I experience new discoveries and learning opportunities every day.
      • As a sales professional, I feel fulfilled when I receive project information from customers and successfully lead it to order through estimation, site surveys, and internal coordination.
      • Although it can be challenging at times, as I gain experience, I can handle more work independently, which gives me a strong sense of achievement.

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  • Q4. What do you like about ASAMI Denki’s company culture and workplace environment?4
    • An open and comfortable workplace with a positive atmosphere.
      • The company actively creates a workplace where communication is easy, and there are many learning opportunities through study sessions and guidance from supervisors.
      • Senior employees are kind, yet provide firm guidance when needed.
      • Supervisors genuinely care about their team members.
      • When I have problems, my seniors listen carefully and work together with me to solve them.
      • There is a mentor system in place.
      • Many senior employees and supervisors are approachable, making it easy to ask questions or seek advice.
      • Even across departments, people are willing to help and share knowledge.
      • The company takes good care of younger employees.
      • Senior employees are kind and value communication and reporting.
      • Employees are supportive and willing to listen when you are struggling.
      • There is an environment where anyone can ask for help at any time.
      • Even when working at a different site, colleagues will give advice over the phone.
    • A home-like, bright, and friendly workplace atmosphere.
      • A friendly, welcoming atmosphere and a comfortable work environment.
      • The company has a strong sense of teamwork and connection among employees.
      • For a company of this size, it feels unusually warm and close-knit.
      • Employees get along very well with each other.
      • People from partner companies are also friendly and easy to work with.
      • The workplace atmosphere is bright and positive.
      • The atmosphere at job sites is good.
    • Management listens to the opinions of younger employees.
      • There is a flat culture where you can freely share your opinions with senior staff.
      • There is a clear balance between working hard and relaxing.
    • Other
      • There is a clear balance between working hard and relaxing.
      • As I gain experience, I become more confident in what I need to do.
      • Having branch offices and sales offices across the country.

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  • Q5. If you have any specific episodes or examples related to Q4, please tell us.5
    • Strong support culture — caring for junior employees through guidance and advice.
      • When I struggle with customer responses, senior colleagues always say, “Are you okay? Let me know if you need help.”
        When I make mistakes, I sometimes receive strict feedback, but it always comes with valuable advice.
        Somehow they always notice when I am struggling. I feel that they are always looking out for me.
      • When I was sick, my manager called and even offered to bring me things I might need.
      • Even when working at different sites, supervisors call to check how things are going and help when I am struggling with new tasks.
      • The mentor system allows young employees to discuss concerns and daily challenges. Sometimes their ideas are even adopted and implemented.
      • With support from my supervisor, I learned how to proceed with work and what customers focus on. When the project was completed, I received a “Thank you” from the client.
      • When creating construction drawings, I can ask the construction department for help when I don’t understand something.
      • At my first site as a supervisor, senior colleagues kindly taught me how to manage the work.
      • Shortly after joining, when I forgot how to prepare drawings, a senior colleague patiently taught me remotely until I fully understood.
      • When I failed, I was guided to think about why it happened and what I should have done differently.
      • In my first year, when I was struggling with drawings late at night, a senior colleague approached me and gave helpful advice.
      • Even when they were not onsite, they helped me over the phone when I had questions.
      • They helped me when I was having a difficult time.
      • Even if they are at another site, they will give advice when I call.
    • Good relationships and communication.
      • There are company social gatherings, and the sales department holds monthly get-togethers.
      • On days off, I enjoy playing golf with colleagues and team members.
      • I went on a one-night golf trip privately with colleagues.
      • Because we often go golfing together on days off.
      • Employees get along well and often go out for lunch together.
      • We also often go out for drinks after work.
      • Senior colleagues often invite me to gatherings and listen to my concerns.
    • Reaching out
      • Even if we are in different departments or generations, senior employees don’t just greet me when we meet in places like the locker room or elevator — they also start conversations.
      • Even now, when I encounter something I don’t understand, they tell me, “Feel free to ask, even when you’re at a different site.”
      • When I felt discouraged, they encouraged and supported me.
    • Other
      • In daily meetings, people actively exchange ideas.
      • I have experienced a variety of roles, including construction work, general affairs, accounting, and cost estimation. In every department, the beginning was challenging because there were many things I couldn’t do yet.
        By learning from senior employees and gaining experience, I gradually became comfortable with tasks that were difficult at first and was able to handle them independently.
        Gaining experience and becoming accustomed to difficult work is truly important.
      • Compared to other companies, I think the office atmosphere here is very positive.

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  • Q6. In one word, how would you describe Asami Electric as a company?6
      • Interesting
      • Home-like / Welcoming
      • Everyone is cheerful and positive
      • A warm and supportive company
      • Bright and energetic
      • Strict when needed, but also fun — a company with a great atmosphere
      • A welcoming, home-like company
      • A company with open and transparent communication
      • A company with a long history
      • A company with over 110 years of history
      • A reliable company with over 110 years of history
      • Strong connections
      • Small but highly skilled team
      • A group of unique individuals
      • Strong technical capability
      • A company with a good work-life balance / clear sense of priorities
      • A company with both challenging and enjoyable moments
      • A trusted company
      • Trusted by clients and customers
      • A company that works together as one team
      • Strong unity
      • Hard to describe in just one word
      • High-quality project orders
      • A company that values its employees
      • A company where managers and supervisors provide strong support
      • An essential company for buildings and infrastructure
      • Freedom, responsibility, and sense of achievement
      • Challenging work that increases motivation and leads to personal growth

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  • Q7. How do you usually spend your days off, and what are your hobbies?7
    • Sports and outdoor activities!
      • I’ve been playing baseball since childhood and enjoy playing amateur baseball with the dream of someday playing in a professional stadium.
      • I stay active on my days off by going to the gym or playing golf.
      • Baseball and golf.
      • Fishing and watching soccer.
      • I try to spend time outdoors as much as possible, such as fishing or playing amateur baseball.
      • Recently, I’ve been playing golf!
      • I love bouldering. On my days off, I always go fishing. I also want to visit different gyms and go rock climbing in cooler seasons.
      • Sauna, bowling, and billiards.
      • I enjoy futsal and soccer. I often play futsal on holidays.
      • I like keeping my schedule busy, so I enjoy sports and music in my free time.
    • Spending time with my family!
      • I usually dedicate my days off to spending time with my family.
      • I go to parks and play with my children.
    • Cars and motorcycles!
      • I ride my motorcycle and go touring without deciding the destination.
      • I spend my days off playing games or working on my car.
      • On sunny days, I go for a drive. On other days, I relax at home.
    • Indoor type!
      • I sleep more than on weekdays.
      • I usually relax at home to recover from weekday fatigue.
      • Sometimes I hang out with friends, and other times I just relax and sleep. My hobby is online shopping.
      • Drawing and sketching.
      • I often play online games with friends. I also like baking sweets, but recently I’ve been avoiding it because I’m concerned about my weight.
      • Relaxing at home.
    • Movies and shopping!
      • I go to watch movies when I’m not tired.
      • I love movies, so I either go to the theater or rent movies and watch them at home.
      • I often go shopping or to the movies to refresh myself by going out.
      • On my days off, I often go out shopping or dining with friends.
    • Other
      • During long vacations, I go on trips or go shopping.
      • I grow vegetables in a field with my fiancé and cook using the vegetables we harvest.

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