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Sophia University and Temple University, Japan Campus (TUJ) are pleased to announce they will be partnering with HirePlanner.com for the organization of their next annual career event - to be held on September 16, 2021 (Thursday).
In light of health and safety precautions, the event will be completely virtual. More than a simple webinar or online company information sessions (会社説明会), this virtual career event will offer a unique, interactive and fun experience for students to easily engage with employers.
More than 15,000 students attend Sophia University and Temple University combined.
Previous HirePlanner events have been catered towards young Japanese bilingual talent; however, this new collaboration with Sophia University and TUJ aims to support students who are fluent in English and graduating before Spring 2023 (freshman and sophomore students may also attend to seek information for the future).
Students from Waseda University and Rikkyo University are also welcome to join.
Companies that are open to hiring new graduates regardless of their Japanese level will invited to participate.
This event will be held in English.
EVENT Concept
HirePlanner's Virtual but Real Career Event is designed to help bilingual new graduates and young professionals in Japan face their job-hunting challenges. We offer a fun, informative, and interactive experience where you will be able to engage with HR professionals, get their advice, learn from their experience, and access their company’s career opportunities.
Eligibility
Students from
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Sophia University
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Temple University Japan Campus
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Waseda University
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Rikkyo University
can join this event.
How DOES It Work?
1
CONNECT WITH
COMPANIES
Network and engage directly with companies and get answers to your most burning questions.
2
CAREER DISCUSSIONS
Through this event, meet and discuss with HR professionals, get relevant information and fast track your job hunting process.
3
FIND JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Make the best career decisions through experiencing face-to-face communications during our event and access to great job opportunities.
EVENT Program
17:30PM
18:00PM
18:00PM
18:30PM
19:00PM
19:30PM
20:00PM
Event Kick Off
- Welcome ceremony
- Concept and rules explanation
- Introduction of participating companies
Virtual Networking
- Engage with company HR
- Discuss with employees
- Learn about their business
- Build real connections
Session 1 (5min intro > 20min conversation > 5min break)
Session 2 (5min intro > 20min conversation > 5min break)
Session 3 (5min intro > 20min conversation > 5min break)
Session 4 (5min intro > 20min conversation > 5min break)
Session 5 (5min intro > 20min conversation > 5min break)
20:30PM
Event Closing
Floor map
Participating companies
Click on their logo to view more details.
Avtel Ltd.
Security Solutions
Global Gates Co., Ltd.
General Trading, Cleaning Services
rinna
Artificial Intelligence, IT, Tech
Venture Café Tokyo
Innovation Community
Bloomberg L.P.
Finance, Fintech, Media
JERA Co., Inc.
Energy
Shopee Japan K.K.
E-commerce
Custom Media K.K.
Media & Branding
Oxalis Chemicals Ltd.
Chemical Distribution
State Street Trust and Banking Co., Ltd.
Asset Servicing
DSV Solutions Japan
Logistics
PwC Tax Japan
Global Professional Services
Talend K.K.
Data Integration, Tech
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
1. WHAT SHOULD I PREPARE BEFORE THE EVENT?
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Do your research and study the hiring company’s website before the event.
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Prepare a short self-introduction (60 seconds at the most) - when you meet with hiring companies on the day of the event
We suggest you use the following type of content for your intro:-
Your name
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Your objective for joining the event and what you are trying to get out of it ("I am currently looking an internship", "I am looking for a full-time job in a specific sector")
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Your background
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Your university & university major
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Your graduation date & when you can start working
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Sell your language skills (English & Japanese Level)
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Describe your personality and share something interesting about yourself (Past achievements, Passion, Hobbies etc.)
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Finish with a positive statement ("I am excited to have the opportunity to meet with you today")
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Please be sure to join early to have enough time to sign in and do a video/sound check. The event kick-off is at 5:30 PM Japan Time.
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Student may attend to seek information about participating companies and their respective future career opportunities such as:
- Internships opportunities
- Internship to full time jobs
- Full time opportunities etc.
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Please note that virtual backgrounds may not be available during the networking session, so please do your best to have a nice and clean background and lighting. Dress appropriately to make a great first impression!
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When joining the platform, please use a laptop or desktop, and make sure your wifi is strong. Use Google Chrome for the optimal experience.
2. CAN I APPLY FOR JOBS?
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To apply for jobs, click on the company's logo (see above) to visit their career website and job listings.
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You can also visit a company's virtual table for group discussions on the day of the event.
3. CAN I JOIN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE EVENT? CAN I COME AND GO DURING THE SESSION?
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Yes, you can join the event anytime by using the event access link for the event (which will be shared with you via email just before the event). Since the event is only 3 hours, we strongly recommend you stay as long as you can to maximize your experience and meet more potential employers.
4. WILL THE EVENT BE CONDUCTED ENTIRELY IN ENGLISH?
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Yes. However, most companies are able to communicate in both English and Japanese.
5. I AM HAVING TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES ACCESSING THE PLATFORM.
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During the event, there will be a support team available to assist you. Look for people with the Hireplanner badge on each floor. You can either approach staff directly at a table or send a private message.
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You can also refer to this tutorial to log in to the platform correctly.
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For more inquiries, please email us at support@hireplanner.com.
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