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• TheJEGroup! assisted Mariko to locate and secure a new job in Singapore. She is from Japan.

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• Mariko did not job hunt at all. She let the good people at TheJEGroup! so all the hard work for her.

Mariko stumbled upon TheJEGroup!

Michael Machida Career Search Consultant Tokyo, Japan

Meet Mariko H., a bright and ambitious young professional whose story is capturing the attention of global job seekers everywhere.

At just 28 years old, Mariko has already achieved a milestone many only dream of: securing a leadership role at one of Asia’s busiest international hubs—Singapore Changi Airport—where she now serves as a Ground-Based Airline Manager at the Executive Lounge.

Her journey from a small office in Kyoto to the polished glass corridors of one of the world's top airports is nothing short of inspiring.

And behind her success stands an unexpected but critical partner—Michael from TheJEGroup!

A Bold Decision From Japan to Singapore
Born and raised in Kyoto, Japan, Mariko always had an interest in international environments. Fluent in English and a graduate of a Tokyo-based university in global tourism and management, she originally began her career working at a local airline counter in Osaka. But after a few years, she found herself craving something more.

Singapore, with its global air traffic, multicultural community, and high-level customer service expectations, was the obvious choice. However, transitioning into a foreign market was anything but simple—until she found TheJEGroup!

TheJEGroup!—Opening Global Doors

Mariko stumbled upon TheJEGroup! almost by accident while scrolling online job boards and international career forums. The bright logo and promise—“A Career Search Consultant at TheJEGroup! is the key to global jobs!”—caught her eye.

“I clicked on it just out of curiosity,” Mariko recalls with a smile. “Little did I know that one click would completely change the direction of my life.”
She was soon connected with Michael, a seasoned consultant at TheJEGroup! who specializes in international placements, particularly in hospitality, aviation, and customer service industries across Asia-Pacific. What struck Mariko most was how personal the support felt.

“Michael didn’t just look at my resume,” she says. “He asked about my goals, my dreams, my ideal work environment. He really listened. And more importantly, he believed I was ready.”

With his guidance, she restructured her resume, prepared for interviews, and was introduced to several international airline lounges and service companies operating out of Singapore. Within three months, she had secured an interview—and shortly after, a job offer.

The Role: Ground-Based Airline Manager
Today, Mariko oversees daily operations at the Executive Lounge in Changi Airport, managing both staff and service standards. Her responsibilities range from team coordination to direct interaction with VIP customers, diplomats, and high-level business travelers.

“Michael changed everything,” she says sincerely. “I had the skills, but he had the roadmap. He taught me how to present myself in a global job market. He gave me the tools, the encouragement, and the belief that I could do it.”

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