Restarting Your Career with The Walt Disney Company Japan
There are a variety of reasons why someone may choose to take a temporary step back from the workforce. At The Walt Disney Company, we take pride in being there to welcome back those dreaming of restarting their careers.
In Japan, our Returnship Program offers opportunities for individuals looking to find that perfect role after two or more years of absence away from the workforce. The 12-month opportunity provides access to mentorship and professional development for those with three or more year of professional experience looking to return to work.
Meet Yumiko and Yui! Both women took a break from their professional careers to start a family. Although motherhood brought joy and fulfillment to their lives, they later longed to continue their career journeys. Disney proved to be exactly what they were looking for.
Yui learned about the Returnship Program at a career networking event. She was initially worried about the gap in her resume, but after learning more about the program, her nerves were quickly set aside. Today, she works as a senior assistant as part of the Human Resources & General Affairs team. “This opportunity has taught me a lot of valuable lessons,” she said about her first three months in the role. “I have been able to steadily improve my skillsets in writing, research, and time management, among other things.”
Yumiko is a senior assistant on the eCommerce team. After a nine-year gap in her career, she knew that Disney was the right fit for her. Being a big fan of the Disney brand allowed her to have an appreciation and passion for the work that teams here create. “In order to excite our consumers and guests, it’s important that we ourselves think with the same sense of creativity, playfulness, and fun that made us fans in the first place,” she said.
Both Yui and Yumiko have found their Returnship Program experiences to be rewarding, and hope others will use the opportunity to jumpstart their career with The Walt Disney Company. “I had worries about my career development while raising a child, but my colleagues have supported me every step of the way,” said Yui. “The Returnship Program is a very fulfilling opportunity where you can continue to grow, and I would encourage anyone who hasn't taken the first step towards restarting their career to give it a try!”
To learn more about the Returnship Program please click here.
