Stories of Job-hunting in Japan | Shizuoka University Organization for International Collaboration

Personal experience of job-hunting

Name: Tamal

From: India, SRM University

Graduate of: Master’s Degree Courses, Asia Bridge Program, Department of Engineering, Shizuoka University

Working for: ASM, Japan

I chose Shizuoka University with two main reasons. First, it offered the opportunity to do research in the field I was interested in: carbon nanotube. Second, the cost of studying in Japan is much more reasonable than other destination country I was considering, partly because Shizuoka ABP offers tuition fee free condition. It meant that I could study abroad without carrying debt of student loan.

Because my plan was to work in Japan after my study, I took Japanese study seriously, used every possible opportunity to improve, take lessons, study by myself every day, use Japanese at laboratory and at my part-time work. As a result, I reached intermediate level, JLPT level 3 before graduation.

It was my supervisor’s advice, that lead me to apply for ASM, Japan. Having offered a position, I am looking forward to working for an international company, in which I can utilize the technological knowledge I gained from my master’s degree research.

I advise students who join in Shizuoka to be open to opportunities you gain in your student life. You traveled to Japan already, why not try something new, something different, it will help you grow more.

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