| COUNTRY |
| Malaysia |
| EDUCATION |
| Bachelor’s in Electrical and Electronics, Yamaguchi University |
| COMPANY |
| A Japanese manufacturer of fuel dispensers and other solutions to retail commercial fueling customers all around the world. |
| SUMMARY |
| This is the inspiring story of a Malaysian international student who decided to build her future in Japan. With the support of FAST OFFER, she successfully secured a job and began a new chapter of her life. Discover how she navigated her journey from student life to a professional career in Japan. |
Studying At Yamaguchi University As An Electrical Engineer International Student
I am currently in my 4th year as an Electrical and Electronics Engineering international student in Japan at Yamaguchi University. I’ve been learning Japanese for about 3 years in Malaysia and furthered my study in Japan through a twinning program at my University. It has just been 1 year since I entered Japan, and I think it is still not enough for me to gain life experience in Japan. Because of that, I decided to start my career in Japan as soon as I graduate. Hence, I tried every chance that I had using a university recommendation and applied by myself countless times, but I failed to get an offer. Until then, I found out about the ASIA to JAPAN’s FAST OFFER program that assists international students in finding jobs in Japan. I thought that this might be a great chance, and hence I applied for it.
How FAST OFFER Helped Me Land a Job in Japan
First, the team briefed me about the organization and assigned me a mentor to guide me through the interview process. Before moving on to the interviews, I went through a matching and screening process. During this stage, the staff recommended my profile to companies, and the companies selected me for the next steps.
The process only took around 1 week to 2 weeks. After that, I went through mentoring session twice to get me ready for the interview which took around one week. They gave me sample questions, some of which varied depending on the company. I got to prepare for the answers for couple of days before practice in front of my mentor. During the practice sessions, my mentor pointed out areas I needed to improve. The interviews mainly focused on the research I had done at university, along with some basic interview questions. Later, the staff informed me of the interview dates.
In my case, I had to go through interviews from five companies which was scheduled in a week. It was quite packed but I thought it was the best to settle it as fast as I can. I got to second interviews for three companies and finally got a job offer from one of the companies. It was a surprise and I was very delighted when I was informed that I got a job offer because for me, it was a very long and tiring journey in finding a job. I never stopped from applying for companies and failed many times since the last two months.
Through ASIA to JAPAN, I was guided carefully in order to excel in job interviews. The staff were very helpful and friendly. They are very precise in organizing our schedule and the management was satisfying. I agree that ASIA to JAPAN really helped me a lot throughout the job hunting. In my opinion, it was worth it to apply under ASIA to JAPAN as I was able to got a job offer in just a month even though it was packed and tiring.
FAST OFFER CAREER GUIDE: How To Start Your Job Hunting In Japan As An Electrical Engineering International Student
Work On Getting At Least A JLPT N3 Level
Based on our experience, many successful electrical engineering candidates received job offers with a JLPT level of N3 or N4. What’s important to practice explaining your Final Year Project in Japanese and to familiarize yourself with the relevant technical terms, so you can present your project clearly and confidently.
Do Company Research
When applying for jobs in Japan, company research goes beyond just reading the company’s website. It involves understanding their mission, vision, and goals. And, more importantly, identifying how you can contribute to them and how their values align with yours.
Read more tips for electrical engineers from experts at FAST OFFER here.
