Student Activities

UEFers learned about Japanese market, enhance international employment opportunities

12/16/2024

DECEMBER 16, With hope of orientation, consultant and quality employment introduction in Japan for FJLers, in the morning of December 13th, the Vietnam - Japan Human Resources Development Center, Faculty of Languages and International Cultures partnered with Aso Education Group (Fukuoka, Japan) held the workshop “Summary of Japanese job context for foreigners and opportunities for Vietnamese students”. This was not only a chance for UEFers to broaden their career vision but also the first step for potential journey in the Japanese labor market in the future.

The workshop provided UEFers an overview about the Japanese labor market

The workshop is joined by Mr. Vo Van Thanh Van - Head of Vietnam - Japan Human Resources Development Center, Dean Deputy of Faculty of Languages and International Cultures, Mr. Cao Do Quyen - Assistant of Faculty of Japanese Language, Mr. Akao Naoki - Principle of International Exchange Center - ASO Education Group and Mr. Minami Hiroya - Manager of Terakoya company.

UEF’s representative handed appreciation gift to the speaker

:”80% of graduated students from the Faculty of Japanese Language of UEF work at companies. In the final year, many of them are still considering whether to grow at Vietnamese companies or work in Japan. In addition, many returned after internship in Japan wished to return to continue their work. This workshop will help you understand more about them. Take full advantage of the conditions the campus provided you and look for a good job opportunity:”. Shared by Mr. Vo Van Thanh Van at the begin of the workshop.

The workshop was divided into three main parts: Introduce Japanese companies’s features; explain the need to find a job and work in Japan; envision the Japanese working environment and culture, brought the students an overview about the work opportunities in the Japanese market.

Mr. Akao Naoki brings many interesting viewpoints about Japanese working environment

Mr. Akao Naoki provided the UEFers some typical characteristics of the working environment in Japan - Known for being a country with high discipline. According to him, companies always put cleanliness and tidiness of not just the working place but the employee’s looks above all. Maintaining a neat demeanor in clothing and behavior is also a way to show respect to the company and the employees. Besides, discipline is also considered an essential part of Japanese office culture. Discipline is more than just a basic requirement but also a way to show respect to other people’s time, together with one’s professional working spirit and responsibility.

Together with that, another important factor is communication and language skills, especially for students who aim to work in Japan. Mr. Akao Naoko also mentioned the importance of “liveliness” at work, teamwork ability and hunger to learn. This can be said, a key to help UEFers meet Japanese recruiters’s expectations, also the base that help them advance on the international career path.

Mr. Minami Hiroya shares Japanese visa problems

Through the workshop, the students also have many questions “decoded” such as: what questions do the recruiters usually ask, The purposes of Japanese businesses recruiting foreigners, the minimum wage of the currently interested jobs, Visa status, application timeline, recruitment steps, types of interviews,...

UEFers actively interact, exchange questions with the speaker

It can be said that Japan always welcomes international talents and opportunities to seize, suitable skill development will be the key to open the future gate. Hopefully with the information the workshop provided, UEFers will have a clear overview of the Japanese labor market, gain valuable experiences on skills, job search strategies and how to integrate into the international working environment, thereby gaining more motivation to reach quality job opportunities in the future.