I got introduced to the Japanese language when I was in school. Not some session or seminar but by my friend who was studying Japanese. I requested him to teach me whatever he could because I was interested, and writing in Japanese looked cool. After I enrolled for further studies, I lost touch with Japanese.
When I was in the second year of engineering, I got a chance to learn the Japanese language at my college. I completed my N5, but sadly, the Japanese class at my college got discontinued.
Even then, I didn’t quit studying Japanese. While preparing for N5, I learned many new things about Japan, Japanese culture, and Japanese technology. My interest in working in Japan highly increased during this phase.
After that, I decided to focus on my technical skills. I was also looking for a chance to continue my Japanese learning. Then I came across the FAST OFFER International Program (formerly Study Go Work JAPAN Program), and I applied immediately.
It was an all-in-one package, all that I wanted. I was excited about this, and I decided to give my best.
While learning N3, I became eligible to apply for interview rounds for Japanese companies. But before that, there were a few steps that I had to complete.
First was to clear a mock interview round conducted by Sensei, then another interview with ASIA to JAPAN staff. Finally, we had to send some documents like the Project report and a Minute-long PR video. After document screening and PR video, I was finally able to apply for interview rounds.
Within a month, I got an interview with a renowned company. They arranged a company information session for a better understanding of the company. Also, there were mentoring sessions where they taught me how to present myself, explain my project effectively, make the presentation, and much more.
I cleared the first interview round but was sadly unable to pass the final interview. Even after that, I got many more chances. There were even months when I had an interview for more than two companies. Even after getting so many opportunities, I was unable to clear the final. This made me doubt myself. But ASIA to JAPAN staff gave me the support and encouragement that I needed to continue pursuing my dream.
Then I got the opportunity to interview for a famous Manufacturer of motorcycles and marine products, which happened to be one of my dream companies. After clearing the web test, my interview was scheduled, and a mentor was assigned.
Mentor-san was a person who worked for a long time in the company that shortlisted me for an interview. The mentor-san helped me a lot, giving me points I should focus on in an interview, effective delivery of the presentation, questions to ask, and much more.
I gave the final interview and got the result on the same day. I received a call from staff members of FAST OFFER International regarding the results. I can never forget the delight I felt when they told me I had cleared the final interview. I was full of the joys of spring and grinning from ear to ear.
I am thankful to the staff members of FAST OFFER International for providing me this opportunity and giving me all the guidance needed. Because of their assistance, I was able to make my dream come true. I would also like to thank my family, Sensei, and friends. It would have been impossible to do it without their support and encouragement.
I feel very blessed and happy. I don’t have enough words to express how grateful I am. Thank you, FAST OFFER International (Formerly Study Go Work JAPAN). I am looking forward to starting my new life in Japan.