For years, many of FAST OFFER International’s Indian success stories have come from Hirameki, a Japanese Language school based in Pune, India. How did FAST OFFER International and Hirameki’s collaboration help so many dreams come true?
How Japanese language school Hirameki’s producing all these career success stories
- They are helmed by expert teachers who intentionally guide and inspire students.
- The holisitic curricula are designed around job hunting.
- The classroom setting gives students opportunities to practice speaking Japanese.
- They offer intensive short courses for students looking to meet a timeframe.
- Japanese speech contests that rally and bring out student’s competitive spirit and can give winners an edge for the job hunt
- They are backed by ASIA to JAPAN, giving students a quick transition to the FAST OFFER International program for job hunting international talents.
Head over to Hirameki’s Japanese Class Registration page here in FAST OFFER or read on to see what their successful talents have to say!
Mechanical Engineering Graduate Who Transitioned from the Japanese Language School to the Japanese Workplace
The mentors are key to success!
“As I look back on my journey, I realize I’m about to go on this journey only because of my mentor’s teachings. He shaped my opinion about Japan and has constantly inspired me. If not for him, I wouldn’t have wanted to go to Japan. He showed me the true power of a sensei. And how much a great sensei-seito relationship can impact a student’s life. He taught me Japanese, the language, but gradually I learnt about Japan itself.”
Company: A global Japanese manufacturer specializing in construction and mining equipment.
Computer Science Graduates Who Transitioned from the Japanese Language School to the Japanese Workplace
Hirameki senseis teach with infectious enthusiasm
“The teachers taught us with a lot of enthusiasm, and I was very fascinated by their teaching style. It was very simple and easy to understand for me. Also, each of them had personal experiences living in Japan, so they often talked about their life experiences during the classes.”
“One of the teachers had experience attending a Japanese language school in Japan, and she told us that everything was so punctual and life in Japan was so convenient. Thus, during their talks, I could know the reality of life in Japan even though I’d never been to Japan. Thanks to the class, I could keep my motivation to learn Japanese. I’ve been studying for about 3 and a half years without giving up and passed JLPT N3. Now I’m studying Japanese very hard to clear JLPT N2.”
Company: Japanese company providing human resource services such as temporary staffing and outsourced contracting to manufacturing plants, mainly for major companies.
Mock interviews job hunting readiness
“After a year of studying with FAST OFFER International in partnership with Hirameki classes, I underwent a mock interview to test if I was ready for the actual interviews. To my surprise, I passed.”
Company: A software company that specializes in integrated digital marketing platforms
Above and beyond support and guidance
“The instructors imparted not only knowledge of the Japanese language but also their personal experiences of the culture and life in Japan. Their guidance and support during the lockdown phase were invaluable to me. Thanks to their expert teaching, I was able to progress efficiently and effortlessly from JLPT N5 to N3. Although Japanese is commonly regarded as a difficult language, the Hirameki instructors made it an engaging and interactive experience, fueling my enthusiasm and motivation to study. Despite never having been to Japan, I remained motivated to study the language further and am currently studying at the N2 level.”
Company
Supplier of weighing and packaging equipment for trade, industries, and logistics
The earlier, the better!
“I started my journey with zero Japanese…
…I was able to take advantage of these opportunities early on! The program gave me an environment conducive to learning Japanese in India. I felt like I wasn’t just preparing for a job interview but a life in Japan.”
Company: An IT company that leverages diverse system development and operational experience to provide system solutions, administrative services, and DX-related human resource development tailored to client needs.
Classes are fun and inspiring
“Apart from the classes being fun, interesting, and engaging, the kindest teachers always told stories about their experiences in Japan that helped me imagine myself in their shoes. It was also great to be surrounded by fellow highly motivated students.”
Company: Develop business in the HR field, including services that benefit society and people, employment, career change, placement, and part-time work.
Classes can make you confident
“I started learning Japanese from the N4 level through classes at Hirameki in Pune. Later, I took more Japanese language classes at Pune University and improved. I even earned the “Japanese Special Diploma” at Pune University, which gave me more confidence in my Japanese skills.“
Company: Specializing in developing and operating systems for insurance business operations and external solution sales.
Classes will make you fall in love with Japan
“A fellow engineering student signed up for free Japanese language classes, so I thought I’d try, too. I didn’t expect that I would fall in love with Japan because of my classes, or that I would one day find the answer to my career woes in Japan.”
Company: Responsible for the development and design of software and hardware for analytical, measuring, medical, aerospace, and industrial instruments and research departments
Civil Engineering Graduates Who Transitioned from the Japanese Language School to the Japanese Workplace
A bet that pays off
“My Japanese language-learning journey at Hirameki by ASIA to Japan thus began. It was a big gamble for me, but I couldn’t let this opportunity slip. … I studied four hours in the classroom, and continued studying with friends and on my own. I was determined to get that job in Japan to make quitting my job in India count.”
Company: Develops and sells single-family homes and provides contract construction services across Japan
Teachers who believe in you
” I can only describe my teachers in one word—AMAZING! They truly fanned the fire for learning Japanese and speaking Japanese during the interviews. For the intensive course, we started off learning the basics of Japanese, such as hiragana and katakana, and then slowly transitioned to reading a few words and sentences. When our teachers informed us that we would be having an online session with staff from FAST OFFER in Japanese, we doubled down on the preparation by learning the grammar patterns, technical terms, self-introduction, etc.”
“Since we only had four months to go from zero to conversational Japanese, I had my doubts! A month in, I remember messaging my teacher in Japanese that I wasn’t sure it was at all possible. My teacher, though, expressed their belief in me so strongly that it inspired me to work even harder.”
Company: Japan-based company that provides civil engineering and construction services domestically and internationally
Proven by peers
” Seeing them getting placed made me happy and inspired me to give the program a try as well. I was given the program link and QR code and sent an application. After months of waiting, I got selected! During the waiting period, I had been receiving job offers from different companies in India. I remained unfazed, serious about pursuing a role in Japan, so I declined all of them! Instead, I put all my eggs in one basket and began the four-month intensive Japanese course with Hirameki. I even moved away from home to live in a nearby dorm to concentrate on my studies.“
Company: Japan-based company that provides civil engineering and construction services domestically and internationally
Electronics and Telecommunication Graduates Who Transitioned from the Japanese Language School to the Japanese Workplace
Encouragement through difficulties
” I began studying Japanese alongside my college studies. It wasn’t a smooth ride. In fact, my journey of learning Japanese feels more like a rollercoaster. I was overwhelmed, and I admit, there were times when I felt like giving up. But my sensei supported me throughout the process, and that support went a long way. Thanks to this encouragement, I pushed through.“
Company: A Japanese engineering and construction company headquartered in Fukuoka City.
Game changing opportunity
” Joining Japanese Classes Was a Game Changer
I used to self-study Japanese, but my progress really began when I was already studying at University of Pune and alongside enrolled in Hirameki’s Japanese classes. I joined N5 classes during my first year and eventually, I progressed to N3 classes! “
Company: a leading provider of automated material handling solutions
An easy transition
“After graduating, I learned about the Japanese classes offered by Hirameki. It’s not common to join Hirameki after graduation, but I got a lot of kind support from the teachers. They taught me about FAST OFFER International, a job placement service in Japan. That’s when I seriously started my job hunting in Japan.”
Company: A Japanese multinational company specializing in the development, production, and distribution of bicycle components, fishing tackle, and rowing equipment
Maximized timing
“Because it was my senior year—a time where academics take a back seat for the final year project—it also meant I had more time for Japanese classes. After the online N4 classes, I had the opportunity to take more intensive N3 classes near the end of my school year. This class was the turning point in my journey of learning to speak Japanese, as we went beyond foundational grammar lessons and writing exercises. Instead, we focused on practical exercises: conversing in Japanese. These intensive sessions gave me the confidence for the job interviews!”
Company: Japanese company specializing in designing and manufacturing custom automated machinery and precision dies primarily for the automotive and electronics industries.
Electrical Engineering Graduate Who Transitioned from the Japanese Language School to the Japanese Workplace
Tried and tested
“…for 6-7 months, I joined the Hirameki classes offered by FAST OFFER International to learn Japanese. After gaining Japanese knowledge through the classes, I reattempted the mock interview and passed in March 2023. That’s how my journey with the interview process began.”
Company: Manufacturer of machinery for the production of sanitary products
