Employment support and internships

With my post-graduation goals in mind, I wanted to gain a better understanding of the Japanese corporate environment, work processes, and the qualities and skills companies look for in their employees. To do so, I participated in internships at two companies in Kyoto: a precision machinery manufacturer and a manufacturer of test cases for semiconductors.I was given these opportunities through events introduced during KCGI’s career guidance sessions.What struck me most was that both companies placed great importance on communication across departments and were deeply committed to maintaining a high level of care and precision in their work.I was surprised to see that everyone, from the company president to all employees, gathered for the morning meeting to review recent sales figures and report on their goals.I believe this valuable experience will become an important asset for me in the future.

I was amazed by ChatGPT, which emerged while I was studying IT at a university in China, and I became convinced that artificial intelligence (AI) would bring about major changes in the world in the years to come.KCGI has a partner institution offering a specialization in artificial intelligence, and I had also developed an interest in Japanese culture, music, and other aspects of Japan. These factors led me to choose KCGI for my graduate studies.To prepare for my studies in Japan, I also took additional Japanese language courses at university and passed the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N1 before graduating.

KCGI offers many practical courses, and the professors provide clear and thorough guidance even to students like me who have limited knowledge of AI.In addition to academic support, KCGI provides extensive support for international students in their daily lives, helping them enjoy a comfortable and fulfilling learning experience.Using the AI technologies I learned at KCGI, I developed an app that extracts text from photos as digital data.I’m currently working hard to add a translation feature to the app.

I am currently working toward finding a job at a Japanese IT company. Going forward, I want to better understand my strengths and weaknesses, further develop my strengths, and work to overcome my weaknesses.KCGI’s career-related courses provide valuable advice on a wide range of topics, which has been extremely helpful in exploring my future career path.They also provide thorough feedback on my resume.Ultimately, I hope to build a successful career by putting the AI knowledge and skills I have acquired to good use.

After completing my studies, I was fortunate to join JUKI Corporation, a long-established Japanese manufacturer of sewing machinery with factories and R&D centers around the world.I can't thank the teachers at the Career Center enough for all their help in my job search. While working at JUKI, I was appointed as a member of a project to upgrade the company’s internal ERP system to a new version.

To further deepen my expertise in the ERP field, I moved to NTT DATA Business Brains, where I am currently working in this area.

After completing my studies, I hoped to find a job at a Japanese company.KCGI holds many on-campus company information sessions and gave us a wide range of choices.However, I must admit that I was a little confused by Japan's unique recruitment rules. I felt that I couldn't create a good resume and I also felt quite nervous, because I didn't know how to go into an interview. In that respect, the teacher at the Career Center repeatedly corrected my résumé and did interview practices with me to check my appearance, speaking style, and the way I presented myself.Thanks to the teachers, I was able to find the employment I wanted.

I studied English at a university in China and worked as an interpreter after I graduated. I had long been interested in how large-scale businesses are managed, so I chose to study at KCGI, where I could learn both business management and IT.I chose ERP as my specialization and learned not only about business management, but also Japanese business practices and etiquette.I enjoyed all lectures.Teachers would explain thoroughly and although I asked maybe too many questions, they were always very attentive to answer my questions.I was able to get my SAP Certification when I was a student.If you attend KCGI’s courses, obtaining professional certifications is not particularly difficult.

When I am doing my job, I will keep my lecture notes from KCGI close by.They always help me when I am stuck with something at work.I hope to make full use of the knowledge I gained at KCGI and contribute to the continued growth of my company in my current role.