JOB SEEKING WORKSHOP FOR ASEAN STUDENTS
description and objectives
In 2011, MPKEN started a Study Session Group (Course) for Shuukatsu / Job Search for International Students with the aim of providing job search support and enhancing business skills for ASEAN students. To date, more than 400 ASEAN students from Vietnam, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar and Cambodia have participated.
The number of international students from ASEAN is currently increasing. Students who have studied in Japan have a high level of Japanese language proficiency and are familiar with Japanese culture and life, and many of them aim to find work in Japan upon graduation. However, finding a job in Japan is very difficult. In addition to how to write your resume and entry sheets, how to dress and show manners for an interview, you should also make your point at the interview. In this course, you will deepen your understanding of Japanese culture and society by learning not only about business knowledge such as marketing and corporate management in Japan, but also about Japanese history and historical figures.
Do I need to pay a class fee or registration fee to participate in the course?
There are no class fees nor registration fees. If you are a student from ASEAN and can understand Japanese to some extent, please feel free to contact us.What level of Japanese is required to participate in this course?
The standard level is N3 or above, but even if you haven't taken the JLPT Test, you can take the course after the interview at our company.What are the course features?
Course content is presented in the form of case studies and is constantly being updated. Plus, if there's a company or industry you'd like to know about, you can give your professors advice and do in-depth research together. In this course, participants can improve their teamwork skills and presentation skills through discussions.What kind of learners participate in the course?
Until 2021, nearly 400 ASEAN international students have attended this course, which started in 2011. There was a time when students from Vietnam, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar and Cambodia studied together.Please tell me the contents of this course.
In this two-and-a-half-hour course, the first 30 minutes are "job-seeking", during which you will acquire the basic knowledge, manners, and commonplaces that are common when looking for a job in a Japanese company. In the last two hours, in the form of case studies, every week students will work on different companies and industries, and after studying the management and marketing strategies of each company together, students will carry out group discussions and presentations on predetermined themes.
Contents of the course and introduction of the lecturer
The first 30 minutes of college is to find a job. You'll learn useful knowledge for your job search, such as how to write a resume and entry sheet, and how to enter an interview. A practice interview may also be held. The last two hours will focus on business. In the form of case studies, you will learn about management, marketing and management strategies of various companies, which you hope will be useful for future employment and entrepreneurship. Classes also include time for discussions and presentations. This can help students develop teamwork and presentation skills.
Can develop leadership skills by studying business and management
You can study actual company management case studies and business models, and gain the ability to make proposals and analyze them
You gain cross-cultural communication skills by discussing the culture, history, social issues, etc. of ASEAN countries.
You will learn basic knowledge for job hunting
You can learn about Japanese historical figures and gain an in-depth understanding of Japanese culture and society.
By acquiring knowledge that cannot be learned in school, you will gain the ability to think from your own point of view that will impress recruiters during interviews.
Business
“Let's develop Japanese business in our home country”, “Let's sum up two competing companies in one word and know the difference”, “Why manufacturing culture is deeply rooted in Japan”, “From catalog sales to online sales. Think about the comparison with the IT Situation in ASEAN”, “Let's sell your own itinerary”, “Trading area/location, where and what kind of shop will you open?”Shuukatsu, Job Hunting
"Searching for Work in Japan", "Why Japanese Companies Hire Foreigners", "Self-Analysis", "Writing Resume and Job Vocabulary", "Interview and Appearance Basics", "Pretend Interview (Place yourself you as the position of Interviewer)", "How to find a suitable company for you"Japanese historical figures
Learn about famous Japanese historical figures, such as Prince Shotoku, Oda Nobunaga, Sen no Rikyu, Katsushika Hokusai , Sakamoto Ryoma , Honda Soichiro , Yoshinaga Sayuri, etc.
PARTICIPANTS VOICE
Tokyo National College of Technology, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Industrial Product Manufacturing Company, Production Engineering Department
I felt that going to Japan and studying at school was not enough, so I took part in the International Student Shuukatsu Study Session from MPKEN.
The aim of taking this course is to learn the basic business models of Japanese companies and hope to capitalize on them in Vietnam in the future.
I actually participated in the course and was able to learn much more than I expected. For example, I acquired not only knowledge of management and Japanese society, but also basic knowledge for job searching, such as how to interview and write resumes. Those abilities give me a lot of confidence in my job search. Besides that, I was very inspired by the positive attitude of the students who studied together which improved my presentation and teamwork skills. Besides studying, I was able to understand Japanese culture more deeply through MPKEN activities, and I was able to make many friends, which influenced my grades. I was able to realize once again that "the earth is round," and in my mind this was more like "family" than "college."
Takushoku University, Faculty of Commerce, Department of Business Administration, 4th year student
I took the MPKEN course because I want to improve my Japanese business language skills to start my job search next year. It's a lot of fun to be able to participate.
We always hold group discussions on themes related to management and make presentations in front of everyone. I think it will be very useful for my work.
In addition, I can acquire basic knowledge about job search, so I can speak well without being nervous during interviews.
If you are looking for a job or want to improve your Japanese skills, please join us♪
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