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Changing the SES Landscape

Link Co., Ltd., based in Tokyo and led by CEO Naoki Enomoto, is on a mission to revolutionize the System Engineering Service (SES) industry. With the launch of their April Dream initiative, they aim to dismantle the negative stereotypes associated with the SES sector, where career paths often seem left to luck or fate.

The Need for Change

As the IT talent shortage becomes increasingly dire, the SES industry struggles against persistent negative perceptions, notably the ideas of multi-layered subcontracting and project lotteries. Engineers commonly face the uncertainty of which projects they might work on and which technologies they might engage with, and these decisions are frequently dependent on the sales representatives instead of the engineers themselves.

Many engineers are left feeling frustrated by a system where, despite gaining experience, they do not feel a tangible sense of career advancement. This prevailing structure, where career paths are heavily influenced by chance, is something that Link seeks to change.

Our Vision for a New SES

Link believes that every engineer deserves the right to choose their trajectory freely. To achieve this, they are committed to transforming the very nature of SES. Here are some key ways in which Link is reshaping the landscape:

1. From Luck to Intentional Choice

Rather than having assignments dictated by the company, Link is developing a system that empowers engineers to choose projects based on their own career plans. By allowing individuals to shape their own paths, experiences can become connected rather than fragmented, transforming isolated skills into a coherent career narrative.

2. Transparency in Operations

Link is dedicated to eliminating ambiguity in contractor rates and profit-sharing structures. By ensuring that an engineer's efforts correlate with their rewards, the company fosters an environment where individuals can accurately assess their market value. This clarity is essential for engineers to make informed decisions about their careers.

3. Dedicated Support for Career Development

The sales representatives at Link are more than just intermediaries; they are dedicated career advocates for engineers, focused on nurturing their growth with an eye toward future market value. No matter where an engineer's journey takes them, their career support continues, making every representative a partner in their professional development.

A New Standard for SES

Link is setting a new standard for the SES industry, focused on freedom of project selection, transparent compensation, and steadfast career support. While an increasing number of SES companies are recognizing the importance of truly supporting their engineers' career aspirations, this approach has yet to reach a universal standard across the industry.

Ultimately, whether striving to become specialists or managers, Link believes that individuals should have the freedom to choose a path that suits their ambitions. The company is dedicated to reshaping the narrative that SES equals darkness, aspiring to create an industry where such assumptions no longer hold.

Company Overview

Link Co., Ltd. is committed to improving the working environment for engineers, aiming to establish a new SES standard where personal choice is valued, and hard work is recognized. Founded on November 1, 2018, with a capital of 100 million yen, Link currently employs 243 people (as of April 2026).

Headquartered at the Shinju Nakamura Building in Tokyo's Shinjuku, Link focuses on providing exceptional SES solutions.

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The April Dream initiative is a project by PR TIMES that highlights companies' aspirations for the future. Link is fully committed to making this dream a reality.