Career Seminar for International Students Interested in Working in Japan  ~ Let's Write Your "Gakuchika" for Your Entry Sheet~

November 2, 2026

Two-Part Seminar: Session 1 – Lecture / Session 2 – Individual Feedback (One Week Later)

Overview

Date and time

Tuesday, December 1 - Tuesday, December 8, 2026

Venue

West Bldg. 1 on Ookayama Campus, Science Tokyo

Purpose/Objectives

Not sure how to present your strengths to Japanese employers? Struggling to pass the Entry Sheet (ES) screening?
In this hands-on seminar, you'll learn what Japanese employers look for by writing your own "Gakuchika" (what you focused on during your student years), a common ES question. Science Tokyo career advisors and ILA Japanese language teachers will provide individual feedback.

Seminar Structure

This seminar requires each participant to take both DAY 1 & DAY 2.
DAY 1: Tuesday, Dec.1st, 2026, 12:40-14:00
DAY 2: Tuesday, Dec.8th, 2026, About 1 hour among 12:40-18:00*
*Your session of DAY 2 will be arranged between 12:40 and 18:00 based on your availability.

Language

Japanese

Eligibility & Requirements

• All Science Tokyo international students (any year of study)
• Must attend both Day 1 and Day 2
• Must complete the homework: Write your "Gakuchika" in approximately 300 Japanese characters
  after Day 1 and submit it on Day 2
• Japanese proficiency: JLPT N1/N2 or Intermediate Level 5

Capacity

Maximum 12 students.
※ The seminar will be canceled if fewer than 4 students register.
※ If we cannot accommodate your registration due to limited capacity, we will notify you via email by November 27.

2026 Career Seminar for International Students, Poster for Notification

Contact

Career Support Services, Student Success Support Section,
Student Support Center, Institute of Science Tokyo