| COUNTRY |
| China |
| EDUCATION |
| Bachelor in Economics, Dalian University of Foreign Languages, Financial Studies major Master in Japanese Studies, China Foreign Affairs University, Japanese Interpretation major |
| COMPANY |
| Japanese regional bank headquartered , providing comprehensive financial services including retail banking, corporate finance, and regional economic support. |
| SUMMARY |
| This student’s path to securing a job in Japan was shaped by their Japanese language skills and internship experiences at a Sino-Japanese joint venture. After participating in an exchange program, they fell in love with Japanese culture and decided to pursue a career there. Using FAST OFFER International, a platform for international students, they received personalized support and quickly secured a job offer after their first interview. |
My Internship in Japan Led Me to Work There
During university, I chose Japanese as my second foreign language because I wanted to learn an additional language. To make use of my language skills, I mainly applied to companies that required Japanese proficiency when searching for internships. So far, I’ve interned at a joint venture between China and Japan, as well as at a Chinese company involved in Japanese projects.
Looking back on these internships, I gained a deep understanding of the cultural and working style differences between Chinese and Japanese companies. Chinese companies tend to make quick decisions and adapt flexibly, promoting business in a dynamic environment. In contrast, Japanese companies value stability and careful planning. During my internships, I experienced firsthand how Japanese companies steadily advanced projects through meticulous planning, with a strong emphasis on quality control and efficient processes. This left a strong impression on me. I realized that this “steady and gradual” working style suited me well, which sparked my interest in working in Japan.
At the same time, I understood that if I wanted to work in Japan, I needed to consider not just the job itself, but also whether I would enjoy living in Japan. That’s why I decided to participate in an exchange program at a Japanese university. During my time abroad, I was deeply drawn to Japanese culture, lifestyle, and the subtle care and orderly society I encountered in daily life. I genuinely enjoyed living in Japan, and this further solidified my desire to live and work there in the future.
How I Realized My Dream of Working in Japan through FAST OFFER
Perhaps because I frequently browsed job-related content on Rednote, I came across posts about FAST OFFER International through personalized recommendations and followed their official WeChat account. At that time, I was just casually looking at job postings for new graduates and hadn’t signed up yet. It wasn’t until I attended a FAST OFFER International information session that I gained a deeper understanding of the entire application process. Shortly after registering, I received an email to schedule an interview with a career advisor. Since then, she supported me through the entire job search process, for which I’m truly grateful.
The interview was conducted entirely in Japanese in a relaxed atmosphere. The advisor asked me about my desire to work in Japan and went over the details I had submitted during registration. Then came the waiting period to be matched with a company.
Received a Job Offer from My First Interview!
After some time, I finally received an email informing me that a company had selected me for an interview. After reading the company profile and job description, I felt it was a great fit for me and promptly replied that I would like to proceed.
Soon after, FAST OFFER International sent me a notification about a mentor session. My mentor was a professional with experience in HR. She helped me practice interview questions, refine my responses, and improve my Japanese expressions. I could also book multiple mock interviews with her. As someone with no experience interviewing with Japanese companies, her guidance was truly invaluable. Just before the interview, the career advisor also went over the interview strategy with me again, which gave me peace of mind.
The actual interviews were scheduled over two days. I received notice that I had passed the first interview on the same evening and prepared for the final interview the following day. On the same day, I was informed of the final result. The next morning, I received the official job offer. I was incredibly lucky to receive an offer from the first company I interviewed with, and I’m sincerely grateful to everyone at FAST OFFER International.
Why FAST OFFER International is the Fastest Path to Securing a Job in Japan
If you apply directly to Japanese companies on your own, you have to go through the lengthy and complicated selection process and filter for companies that accept overseas students, especially those without a Japanese degree. Compared to this, the advantages of FAST OFFER International are obvious. Firstly, all their partner companies are open to hiring international students without Japanese degrees, and they currently collaborate with over 300 companies. Secondly, the process is quick and efficient—you can receive a job offer in as fast as two days. I completed the entire process online. Most importantly, you get full support from professionals throughout the process, from matching to interview preparation, which is very reassuring.
And best of all, the entire service is completely free!
Tips for Those Who Want to Work in Japan
After going through the Japanese job hunting process, I’d like to share some advice for students who are hoping to work in Japan:
- Japanese Language skills are essential. This is especially true for liberal arts majors—please focus on improving your Japanese conversation ability. Strong language skills also reflect strong learning abilities. After just a few exchanges in the interview, the interviewer can gauge your actual level. When candidates are otherwise equally qualified, Japanese companies will definitely prefer someone with better Japanese. If possible, I also recommend taking the TOEIC test to enhance your competitiveness.
- Don’t overlook interview etiquette . Before joining an online meeting, make sure your camera and mic are working. Greet the interviewer properly: “本日はよろしくお願いいたします (Thank you for your time today).” Smile during the interview. If you don’t understand something, don’t panic—just ask the interviewer to repeat the question. At the end of the interview, thank them again saying “本日はお忙しい中、お時間をいただきありがとうございました,” (Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to speak with us today.) and when leaving the room, add “失礼いたします” (I will excuse myself.)
- Prepare thoroughly for job interviews. Before my interviews, I did thorough research on each company—checked their official website, searched online for past interview experiences, and watched their info sessions on YouTube. Based on that, I divided potential questions into five categories.
Potential job interview questions to prepare for:
Each of these categories can be expanded with more specific questions. When preparing answers, I combined my own experiences with the company research to create customized responses for each employer, which helped me immensely.
- About the job (e.g., motivation for applying)
- About yourself (e.g., strengths and weaknesses)
- Graduation thesis (a brief overview)
- Work location preferences
- Questions for the interviewer
FAST OFFER CAREER GUIDE: Types of Internships in Japan
Internships are a key component of an attractive job hunting profile. It reflects your work experiences, initiative, and interests. In Japan, there are two kinds of internships—the more common short-term internships designed to help talents decide on a company, and the long-term internships, which are not common in traditional Japanese companies, but will give you a paid and robust experience of the Japanese workforce.
1. One-Day Internships
This is the most common type in Japan. It is often organized by companies as part of their recruitment and branding efforts. Typically held during university breaks, these programs offer students a brief glimpse into a company’s operations, culture, and expectations. Activities may include company tours, lectures, and group work. While they provide limited hands-on experience, they are valuable for networking and understanding industry dynamics. These internships are often part of the “Open Company” or “Career Education” types defined by Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)[1].
If you are an international student in Japan, you might benefit from attending these internships to help you decide on the companies you want to pursue.
2. Long-Term Internships
Less common but more immersive, long-term internships span several weeks to months and involve actual work experience. These are typically offered by startups, research institutions, or international programs like the NII International Internship Program or RIKEN IMS Internship [2][3]. Students engage in real projects, receive mentorship, and develop practical skills. Long-term internships are often categorized under “Specialized Skill Development” or “Advanced Professional Internships” by Japanese authorities. [1]
The Japanese government has recently restructured internship classifications to better align with career development goals and allow companies to use internship data in recruitment under specific conditions[1].
These two types reflect Japan’s evolving approach to internships—from brief exposure to deeper engagement—offering students varied pathways to explore careers and gain experience.
REFERENCES
1. Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO). (2025). Open for Professionals. Retrieved from https://www.jetro.go.jp/en/hrportal/. Accessed 29 September 2025.
2. Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. (2023). 基本的考え方：インターンシップを始めとする学生のキャリア形成支援に係る取組の推進に当たって. Retrieved from https://www.mhlw.go.jp/content/11800000/000986401.pdf. Accessed 29 September 2025.
3. National Institute of Informatics. (2025). NII International Internship Program Guideline for Candidates. Retrieved from https://www.nii.ac.jp/en/about/international/mouresearch/internship2025-2/. Accessed 29 September 2025.
中文快问快答版
| 国家 |
| 中国 |
| 大学 |
| 本科：大连外国语大学 金融学 硕士：外交学院 日语口译 |
| 公司 |
| 静冈银行 |
从实习经历到交换留学：我为何决心赴日就职
大学期间由于想多学一门外语，我选择了日语作为第二外语学习。为了发挥自己的语言优势，在寻找实习时，我主要申请了对日语能力有要求的企业。至今，我曾在中日合资企业、以及与日本项目有关的中国企业实习。
回顾这些实习经历，我深刻体会到中日企业在文化与工作方式上的差异。中国企业通常决策迅速、灵活应变，在充满活力的环境中推进业务；而日本企业则更加重视稳定与计划性。在实习中，我实际感受到日本企业通过缜密的计划稳步推进项目，展现出严谨的质量管理与高效的流程，给我留下了深刻印象。我认为这种“稳中求进”的工作方式非常适合自己，因此萌生了赴日就职的想法。
同时，我意识到，若想在日本工作，除了工作本身，还需要考虑自己是否喜欢在日本的生活，因此我决定前往日本的大学进行交换留学。留学期间，我被日本文化、生活习惯以及日常生活中体现出的细腻关怀和有序社会深深吸引，非常喜欢在日本的生活，也更加坚定了“将来要在日本工作、在日本生活”的想法。
第一家面试就拿下内定！我如何通过FAST OFFER实现赴日就业梦想
或许是因为我经常在小红书浏览与日本就业相关的信息，在大数据推荐下，我刷到了FAST OFFER的投稿内容，也关注了FAST OFFER的微信公众号。不过那段时间我只是浏览一些应届生招聘信息，并未正式注册。直到我参加了一次FAST OFFER的说明会，才对整个投递流程有了深入了解。注册后不久，我便收到了求职担当的面谈预约邮件。从那时起，她一直全程支持我的求职过程，我非常感激。
面谈全程为日语，对话氛围轻松，求职担当询问了我在日本的求职意愿以及关于我在注册时填写的信息进行了一些深入提问。之后便是等待与企业的匹配。在经历一段时间的等待之后，我的邮箱终于收到了被企业选中面试的通知。在阅读企业介绍和职位说明后，我发现这家公司与我非常契合，立刻回信表示愿意参加面试。紧接着，我收到了FAST OFFER发来的mentor面谈通知。
我的mentor是一位曾有人事经验的专业人士，她全程陪我练习问题，帮我梳理答题思路、修改日语表达，还可以多次预约面试练习。对当时完全没有日本企业面试经验的我来说，能获得专业人士的指导可谓雪中送炭。临近面试时，求职担当也再次与我讨论面试策略，让我安心了不少。
最终面试安排在两天内进行，第一次面试结束当晚就收到通过通知，并准备第二天的最终面试。最终面试结束后也在当天得知合格，第三天早上就收到了内定通知书。非常幸运，我第一家面试的公司就顺利拿到内定，衷心感谢FAST OFFER的所有工作人员。
自己直接投递日本企业的话，需要筛选可以接受留学生特别是没有日本学历的海外应届生以及需要等待漫长的复杂选考流程。相较于直接投递，FAST OFFER的优势显而易见。首先，FAST OFFER的合作企业都是有意向招收无日本学历的海外学生，目前合作有300+家日本企业。其次，求职流程高效便捷，最快两天即可获得内定，并且我是全程线上进行了面试。更重要的是，全程都有专业工作人员陪伴支持，从企业匹配到面试辅导都让人非常安心。
最重要的是，所有服务完全免费，不收取任何费用！
经验分享：写给想赴日工作的你
在经历日本求职后，我也想给有志于赴日就业的同学们一些建议：
1. 语言能力至关重要
特别是文科专业的同学，请务必提升自己的日语会话能力。日语能力强也是自己学习能力强的体现。面试中对话几句，面试官便能判断出你的实际水平。在能力相当的情况下，日本企业一定更倾向于录用日语能力更强的人。如果条件允许，也建议考取托业英语成绩，进一步提升竞争力。
2. 面试前充分准备
我在面试前对所以面试的企业进行了充分的调查，包括查看官网、在网络搜索该公司有关面试经验、在youtube搜索其线上说明会等。根据以上内容，我将可能会出现的面试问题分为了五大部分，分别是有关工作（志望動機等）、自己（优缺点等）、毕业论文（简单概述）、工作地点、逆提问。这五大部分下面可以延伸出很多问题。在准备回答时结合搜索到的资料与自身经历整理出面向这家企业的个性化答案，对我帮助极大。
3. 面试礼仪不可忽视
进入线上会议室前务必确认摄像头与麦克风开启。见到面试官时，主动打招呼「本日はよろしくお願いいたします」。面试的时候，请带着笑容，没有听懂的问题不要害怕，问面试官可不可以再说一次就好。面试结束时，可以说「本日はお忙しい中、お時間をいただきありがとうございました。」，退出房间时，可以加上一句「失礼いたします。」
