Job-Hunting Support for STEM International Students (Fall 2022)

We invite everyone to an Information session on job hunting in Japan on October 20 and on job hunting in the times of COVID-19 by a professional career counselor. Both sessions will be held online in Japanese with English translation. We welcome everyone interested in employment in Japan.

Upcoming events

◆ Individual Career Counseling ◆

Date and time: 10:00~, 11:00~, 12:00~, 14:00~, 15:00  on Monday, November 28 

Register from:https://forms.gle/AncH8hDaQ21nq5Jz6 

 

Past events (AY2022)

◆  Guidance on Career Design & Job hunting for Engineering students ◆

Date and time: 12:00~13:00 on Wednesday, October 19

Contents:

  • Career planning
  • Fulfilling student life: Brushing up your Japanese, Information-gathering, Internships
  • About NU on-campus support
  • Guest talk by 2 M2 students!

Language: Japanese. However, questions in English are welcome.

Lecturer: Yukiyo SATO (NU Student Support Center)  

 

 Job hunting strategies in the age of COVID-19 ◆

Date and time: 6:00-7:30 PM on Tuesday, October 25

Contents:

  • Changes in job hunting under COVID-19
  •  Companies & job types
  •  HR’s expectations
  • Online interview strategies
  • Entry sheet preparation tips

Language: Japanese with English translation.

Lecturer: Mami SAKAGUCHI (professional career counselor)  

Past events (AY2021)

◆ Engineering Alumni Exchange Sessions ◆

❖ 14:00~15:00( free discussion till 15:30)on Saturday, March 12

with G30 Automotive Engineering MC Alumnus who works at a Japanese multinational automobile manufacturer

❖ 13:00~14:00( free discussion till 14:30)on Saturday, March 19

with Civil Engineering MC Alumnus who works at a Construction Consultant Company

❖ 13:00~14:30 on Saturday, March 26

with Civil Engineering DC Alumna who works at a Construction Consultant Company & Mechanical Systems Engineering MC Alumna who works at a Japanese multinational electronics company


Register from:https://forms.gle/TSbdJTN9KDnxbCYq6

 

◆ Individual Career Counseling ◆

Date and time: 10:00~, 11:00~, 12:00~, 14:00~, 15:00  on Monday, February 28 & Friday, March 4

Register from:https://forms.gle/AncH8hDaQ21nq5Jz6 

 

◆ Business Etiquette and Business Communication in Japan ◆

16:30~18:30 on Friday, January 21

The basics of business etiquette and communication you need to survive in a Japanese company
*** Greeting, bowing, grooming, attitude, language, etc. ***

Language: Japnese but you are welcome to use English in discussions.

Lecturer: Mami SAKAGUCHI (professional career counselor)  

Register from:https://forms.gle/uvKKQ5orWzwBHJ5KA

 

◆ Individual Career Counseling ◆

Date and time: 10:00~, 11:00~, 12:00~, 14:00~, 15:00  on Monday, December 13

Register from:https://forms.gle/AncH8hDaQ21nq5Jz6 

 

◆ Daido Metal Co., Ltd. Virtual Factory Tour 

Date and time: 10:30~11:30 on Wednesday, November 24

Language: Japanese with English translation.

Register from:https://forms.gle/sa1MAtNMXjsyMfJK6

 

◆ Group Discussion Workshop ◆

14:45~16:45 on Monday, November 22

  • Many Japanese companies conduct Group Discussion Sessions as a part of the selection process.
    If you wish to practice before participating in such group discussions together with Japanese students, you are welcome to join the Workshop.

Language: Japnese but you are welcome to use English in discussions.

Lecturer: Mami SAKAGUCHI (professional career counselor)  

Register from:https://forms.gle/jUA5JUAN9Nu4KJtC6

 

◆ Personal Brand Building Workshop ◆

Date and time: 1:00-2:30 PM on Saturday, November 13

  • The technique of building your personal brand is what you need to promote yourself, deliver information with more impact, and let the world know about yourself. 

Language: Japanese 

Lecturer: Naoko MORIYAMA (brand consultant)  

Register from: https://forms.gle/bSEHZvU5iuS8QGML8

 

◆ Individual Career Counseling ◆

Date and time: 10:00~, 11:00~, 12:00~, 14:00~, 15:00~ on Friday, October 29

 

 Job hunting strategies in the age of COVID-19 ◆

Date and time: 6:00-7:30 PM on Tuesday, October 26

Contents:

  • Changes in job hunting under COVID-19
  •  Companies & job types
  •  HR’s expectations
  • Online interview strategies
  • Entry sheet preparation workshop

Language: Japanese with English translation.

Lecturer: Mami SAKAGUCHI (professional career counselor)  

 

◆  Guidance on Career Design & Job hunting for Engineering students ◆

Date and time: 12:00~13:00 on Wednesday, October 20

Contents:

  • Career planning
  • Fulfilling student life: Brushing up your Japanese, Information-gathering, Internships
  • About NU on-campus support
  • Guest talk by M2 student!

Language: Japanese. However, questions in English are welcome.