Job Hunting Events on Campus

Join our online seminar to learn the essentials of job hunting in Japan, including resume and entry sheet writing, interview preparation, and how to utilize company information sessions effectively. The seminar will also feature HR representatives from companies attending the upcoming Industry & Company Research Fair, who will share valuable insights on what employers look for in candidates. Don’t miss this opportunity to prepare for your future career in Japan!

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Job Offer Recipients Roundtable – October 10, 2025

【Date & Time】
Friday, October 10, 2025 | 5:00 PM – 7:10 PM
【Overview】
Hear directly from international students who have received job offers from Japanese companies as they share their job-hunting journeys and tips for success!
This is a rare and valuable opportunity that comes only once a year — don’t miss it!

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Basic Skills for Career Development
(For International Students)Academic Year 2025

Take the first step toward your future – Explore your career path in Japan

At Kyushu University, we offer career education to all students. As part of this initiative, we provide a course specifically designed for international students: Career Development Basics.

This course aims to help students:
Understand their strengths and values (self-analysis)
Learn the essential skills needed to work in society
We especially recommend taking this course during your first or second year, as it will help you make informed decisions about your future.
The course content is particularly suited for those who wish to find employment in Japan (especially at Japanese companies).
You are welcome to attend only the sessions that interest you, but we encourage full participation.
You may earn one credit if you meet the course requirements.

■Course Code
Undergraduate: 25538081 (General Education – Open Course)
Graduate: 25891228 (Graduate General Education Development Course)

■Schedule
Thursdays, 5th Period: 16:40–18:10Lesson 1, Oct. 9 (Thu): Introduction to Career Development
Lesson 2, Oct. 16 (Thu): Job Hunting in Japan
Lesson 3, Oct. 23 (Thu): Learning from Professionals (1)
Lesson 4, Oct. 30 (Thu): Industry and Company Research (1)
Lesson 5, Nov. 6 (Thu): Learning from Professionals (2)
Lesson 6, Nov. 13 (Thu): Industry and Company Research (2)
Lesson 7, Nov. 27 (Thu): Self-Analysis and Self-Understanding
Lesson 8, Dec. 4 (Thu): Learning from Professionals (3)
Lesson 9, Dec. 11 (Thu): Communication Skills (Expressing Yourself)
Lesson 10, Dec. 18 (Thu): From University to Society: Designing Your Career

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Job Hunting Seminar for Kyushu University International Students
Business Manner Course (For Internships)

【Date/ Time】
　June 26 2025 5:00 pm-6:00 pm
【Contents】
　・Business Manner at Japanese companies where you join internships
　・How to behave at the company, etc

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“[Job-hunting preparation] Group Discussion Course”
for International Students

【Date/ Time】
　Friday, June 20 2025  5:00pm-6:30pm
【Contents】
　・How to lead group discussion, important points
　・Group discussion practice
　・Feedback
　※You will be required to turn ON your camera and microphone during the session since the content mainly focuses on group works. Please join from the place where it allows you to do so.

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“[Job-hunting preparation] Business Japanese Course for job-hunting”
for International Students

【Lesson schedule/ contents】
Lesson 1 Friday, May 30 2025 17:00-18:30 
Basic Keigo (Expressions and cultures)
Lesson 2 Friday, June 6 2025 17:00-18:30
Advanced Keigo (Conversation in various situations and how to write e-mails)
Lesson 3 Friday, June 13 2025 17:00-18:30
Speech Practice (for interviews)

※You can join only one or two lessons, but we highly recommend to take all.

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Job-hunting Seminar for Kyushu University
International Students
"INTERNSHIP GUIDANCE"

【Date/ Time】
　Monday, May 12 2025  5:00pm-6:00pm
【Contents】
　・What the internship in Japan is like
　・Types and Programs
　・How to choose and apply
　・Flow of selection and preparation
   ・Points to note when participating in the internship  ...etc

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Job-hunting Seminar for Kyushu University
International Students
 How to Start Job Hunting in Japan

【Date/ Time】
　Wednesday, April 23 2025 5:00p.m.-6:00p.m.
【Contents】
　At this seminar, you will learn...
　・Job-hunting in Japan
　・Application process
　・How to get ready
　・On-campus career support

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Job-hunting seminar for Kyushu University
International Students
"JOB-HUNTING GUIDANCE IN ENGLISH"

【Date/ Time】
　Thursday, April 17 2025  5:00pm-6:00pm
【Contents】
　・Job-hunting in Japan
　・Overview of job-hunting activities
　・Job-hunting schedule
　・The features of selection
   ・Job-hunting related websites ...etc

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The details of “Industry and Company Research Fair for Kyushu University International Students" are available on the limited page for campus members!

◆“Industry and Company Research Fair” for Kyushu University International Students (Limited time) Campus member access Only ＊SSO-KID required
⇒here
　https://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/internal/employment/intl_support/jobfair

◆Page open to everyone
⇒here
　https://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/education/employment/foreign/fair2015

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Job Hunting Seminars for Kyushu University International Students

※Advanced registration is required for each seminar.
※Taking only one class is possible.

【Schedule】
◆Aptitude Test/SPI Preparation Course
   Nov. 28, 2024 (Thu)   5:00pm ～ 6:30pm
◆Resume and Entry Sheet Writing Course
   Dec. 19, 2024 (Thu)   5:00pm ～ 6:30pm
◆Business Manners Course (Practical)
   Jan. 16, 2025 (Thu)　5:00pm ～ 6:30pm
◆Pre-guidance course for On-campus joint corporate information sessions 
   Feb. 13, 2025 (Thu)   1:30pm ～ 3:00pm
◆Interview Preparation Course (including group discussion)
   Feb. 27, 2025 (Thu)   1:30pm ～ 3:00pm 

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Kyushu University International Students Round Table Talk with Prospective Employees

【Schedule】
  Friday, December 13, 2024  5:00pm - 7:10pm

Senior students who have received job offers from Japanese companies and other organizations will talk about their preparations and tips for getting job offers. In the free talk session, you can ask them directly about your worries and concerns about finding a job in Japan!

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Basic Skills for Career Development
(International student class)

【Lecture code】
　Undergraduate: Kikan Education, a general subject (Open subject) 
　Lecture code: 24538072
　Graduate: Postgraduate Core Education Development Courses
　Lecture code: 24891228

【Time】
  5th period　16:40~18:10 

【Schedule】
 Thursday Oct.   3 Lesson 1  "About career"
 Thursday Oct. 10 Lesson 2  "About job-hunting in Japan"
 Thursday Oct. 17 Lesson 3  "Learn from company and a member of society ①"
 Thursday Oct. 24 Lesson 4  "Industry and company research (Understanding of work) ①"
 Thursday Oct. 31 Lesson 5  "Learn from company and a member of society ②"
 Thursday Nov.  7 Lesson 6  "Industry and company research (Understanding of work) ②"
 Thursday Nov. 14 Lesson 7  "Self-analysis and self-understanding"
 Thursday Nov. 21 Lesson 8  "Learn from company and a member of society ③"
 Thursday Dec.   5 Lesson 9  "Communication skills (Ability to convey)"
 Thursday Dec. 12 Lesson 10 "From the study at an university to be a member of society, design career"

*This course is designed for international students wishing to find a job in Japan (mainly at Japanese companies).
  A credit would be given if you meet certain conditions.
*No registration needed for this class. You can choose which lectures to take according to your interest.

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Job-hunting seminars for Kyushu University
International Students
"BUSINESS MANNER COURSE (for Internship)"

【Date/ Time】
　Wednesday, June 26 2024  5:00pm-6:30pm
【Contents】
　・Business Manner at Japanese companies where you join internships
　・How to behave at the company  ...etc

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Kyushu University international students
[Job-hunting preparation]
Group Discussion Course

【Date/ Time】
　Tuesday, June 18 2024  5:00pm-6:30pm
【Contents】
　・How to lead group discussion, important points
　・Group discussion practice
　・Feedback
　※You will be required to turn ON your camera and microphone during the session since the content mainly focuses on group works. Please join from the place where it allows you to do so.

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Kyushu University international students
[Job-hunting preparation]
Business Japanese Course for job hunting

【Lesson schedule/ contents】
Lesson 1 Tuesday, May 28 2024 17:00-18:30 
Japanese honorifics (expression, culture)
Lesson 2 Tuesday, June 4 2024 17:00-18:30
Japanese honorifics (conversation, how to write email)
Lesson 3 Tuesday, June 11 2024 17:00-18:30
Speech practice (job-interview)

※You can join only one or two lessons, but we highly recommend to take all.

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Job-hunting seminars for Kyushu University
International Students
"INTERNSHIP GUIDANCE"

【Date/ Time】
　Thursday, May 9 2024  5:00pm-6:30pm
【Contents】
　・What the internship in Japan is like
　・Types and Programs
　・How to choose and apply
　・Flow of selection and preparation
   ・Points to note when participating in the internship  ...etc

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[For those in the class of 2026]
How to Start Job Hunting in Japan
for international students

【Date/ Time】
　Friday, April 26 2024 17:00-18:30
【Contents】
　At this seminar, you will learn...
　・Job-hunting in Japan
　・Application process
　・How to get ready
　・On-campus career support

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Job-hunting seminars for Kyushu University
International Students
"JOB-HUNTING GUIDANCE IN ENGLISH"

【Date/ Time】
　Thursday, April 18 2024  5:00pm-6:30pm
【Contents】
　・Job-hunting in Japan
　・Overview of job-hunting activities
　・Job-hunting schedule
　・The features of selection
   ・Job-hunting related websites ...etc