Disclaimer: machine translated by DeepL which may contain errors.

The Career Support Office for Science and Engineering provides individual counseling on career paths and employment mainly to students in the Faculty of Science, Faculty of Engineering, and graduate students, and plans and operates events such as company research seminars.

Frequently Asked Questions

I want to go on to graduate school to become a researcher, but I want to know what kind of job opportunities are available.
I don't know how to find a job that makes the most of my expertise.
I want to get advice on how to write an entry sheet and how to get an interview.
I want to get advice on how to write an entry sheet and how to get an interview. We will not tell anyone about your visit to our office or the content of your consultation, so please feel free to come to us.

Recent Job Hunting Situation

In recent years, job hunting on the Internet has become common. The good thing about online job hunting is that you can easily apply for many academic positions and private companies. However, because of the ease of application, the competition for any job is currently higher than before. In particular, it is not uncommon for the odds of getting a job at a popular private company to be several dozen to over 100 times higher than before.

Companies that hire are also faced with a more difficult selection process because they receive many more applications from students than in the past. For this reason, many private companies are increasingly giving priority to students who are "highly serious" about applying for jobs by letting them get to know their companies through internships and company information sessions.

■ General advice for Master's students

Company research meeting March 2019

I believe that many people hope to go on to doctoral programs in the future and become researchers at universities and other institutions. However, we recommend that you also consider the possibility of working in the private sector during your master's degree. There are many company information sessions and internships for master's degree students, but doctoral students are limited to areas close to their area of specialization. It is common to participate in an internship in an industry that interests you during the summer vacation of your first year of master's degree, even if it is only for a short period of time (1-2 days). The purpose is to get a feel for the atmosphere of research and development in a private company. If you are interested in working for a private company in the future, it would be a good idea to take the TOEIC test to demonstrate your English ability.

General advice for Doctoral students

In addition to focusing on your Doctoral dissertation, it will also appeal to private companies if you can make presentations at academic conferences and contribute articles to academic journals. If you participate in academic conferences, the universities, research institutes, and private companies that participate in such conferences are good candidates for employment. It is recommended that you exchange business cards and expand your network. If you are considering employment in the private sector, it is also recommended that you participate in a short-term internship during your first or second year as a Master's student.

Faculty of Science News, September 2021

From the Student Support Office for Gender Equality