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Job-hunting in Japan can be a unique and unfamiliar process, especially for international students in graduate programs. The expectations of employers and the structure of recruitment for new graduates and mid-career positions often differ significantly from those in other countries.

To support your job search, we will host an online seminar tailored specifically for international Master’s students. This session will provide practical guidance on how to prepare for your job-hunting journey, highlight the key qualities Japanese employers look for in candidates, and offer tips to succeed in both new-graduate and mid-career hiring processes.

We welcome participants from all academic backgrounds and nationalities. Join us to gain insights and confidence for your career in Japan!

Event details

Seminar date

5/27 (Wed.) 14:00–15:30（2:00-3:30pm)

Venue

Online (zoom)

Contents

• What Japanese employers expect from international students
• Preparing for Your Job Search Journey – Discover Your Strengths
• Recruitment Process for both new graduates and mid-career applicants
• Tips for succeeding in selection processes
• Residency statuses in relation to job search

Lecturer

Ms. Atsuko SAWANO
Career Consultant, Waseda University Academic Solutions Corporation
Nationally Certified Career Consultant
Level-2 Certified Career Consulting Skills Specialist (Advanced Level)

Profile

Ms. Sawano began her career as a management strategy consultant, supporting business development, HR, and organizational reform across diverse industries. She has also held corporate roles, including management positions in pharmaceutical companies and through business succession.
After transitioning to the career development field, she worked as a headhunter, focusing on mid- to senior-level professionals. She now supports international Master’s and PhD students in Japan and regularly contributes to academic journals and offers career-related lectures and workshops.

Target

Hokkaido University graduate school students

Registration

By 5/22  16:00(4:00pm)

Maximum number of participants

150

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Organizer, co-organizer, and supporter

Organizer

Mariko KATAGAKI
Specially Appointed Assistant Professor

I-HoP, Doctoral Human Resource Development Unit, Center for Career Design, Institute for Academic Innovation, Hokkaido University

Co-organized by

• S-cubic
• COFRe
• Consortium for Career Development of Ph.D.

Supported by

Undergraduate and Master’s Career Development Unit, Center for Career Design, Institute for Academic Innovation, Hokkaido University