2012年 「外国人留学生のための合同企業説明会」のYoutube CM

2012年1月１4日の「外国人留学生のための合同企業説明会」のCMをYoutubeで
見れますので、是非チェックください！

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEsqW5esaRg

2012年1月14日 「外国人留学生のための合同企業説明会」 にお申込みナウ！

お申込みは　コチラ　→→　http://www.grs-project.jp/ 　←←　

事前に申込みしますと、当日の受付など、簡単でスムーズ。日本で就職しようと思っている皆さん、
是非この機会を逃さないように、前向きに！

Registration for the "2012 Job Fair for International Students" NOW OPEN! 「2012年外国人留学生のための合同企業説明会」特設サイト開始！

留学生の皆さん、こんにちは。

最近関西地方がドンと寒くなってきて、そろそろ雪でも降りそうな感じだなと今朝ふと思いました。

さて、皆さんはご存知かと思いますが、3月の震災の影響により、
多くの企業の採用活動が遅れている。
そしてエントリーが例年より二ヶ月ほど遅れている現状。
外国人留学生と問わず、日本人にも大変「難職」
になっています。

外国人留学生を積極的に採用したい企業100社が終結！！

こんな厳しい状況の中、大阪府と株式会社パソナにより、
「外国人留学生のための合同企業説明会」のエントリーが開始されました。

場所：マイドームおおさか
日時：　1月14日　10:00～19:00
出展：100社（予定）

「事前申込みはこちら」　→→　http://www.grs-project.jp/jobfair/index.php　←←

参加することによって沢山の企業の人事と会えるし、今まで知らなかった会社と出会えるし、
とてもいい機会だと思いますので、皆さん是非参加してみてください。
それでは、お待ちしております！

Hello international students and fellow foreigners in Japan,
After a few days of nice weather last week the temperatures have dropped down below the seasonal average. This morning it felt like it might even snow although I know it's still well above freezing.
At any rate, as many of you know, as a result of the terrible tragedy that affected Northeastern Japan, many Japanese companies have delayed their hiring process by around 2 months. This places both international students and Japanese students alike in a difficult situation as the stagnant economy has also made job hunting increasingly more difficult.

Regardless, Osaka Prefecture and Pasona, Inc. will co-host a job fair for international students on January 14, 2012 featuring 100 companies actively pursuing international students.
You can sign-up for the job fair in advance by filling out the necessary information at the link below.

                               →→　http://www.grs-project.jp/jobfair/index.php　←←

This is a great opportunity to meet with company HR representatives, discover new companies, and put your business Japanese to the test.
We look forward to seeing you next year!

Reflections From a Previous Intern

Hey international students!
How's your job search coming? At this point, you're probably busy filling through hundreds of company profiles on rikunabi trying to find a company that suits your needs.
Finding the right company for you online can be a real challenge. Why not meet several companies at once and speak directly with their HR representatives?
Next January our project will hold a Job Fair for International Students featuring 100 companies that seek to hire international students. We will also offer a one-day internship opportunity to 100 students who wish to polish their business Japanese skills by working directly with HR representatives from one of the 100 companies participating in the Job Fair.
Below you'll find an informative and thoughtful reflection written by one of the interns from our last job fair in June. He is currently finishing up his last year in school and has already accepted a position with a Japanese company. Here's what he had to say:

 ●○Report of My Internship at Tiger Corporation at the Job Fair for International Students○●

For this event, I participated as an intern at “Tiger Corporation.” The company I would be interning at was announced on the day of the event and I was excited as I wondered which company I’d be assigned to.

However, the company I was appointed to was not one in which I had much interest.

It was then that I realized that the most important thing is not whether or not I’m interested in the company, but rather how I’d make the most of the opportunity. I thought, “Here’s a company that works hard to make a profit and secures employment for many people - does it really matter how we students evaluate the company based on its name or reputation? I thought it rude toward the company to think such a way when we students were the ones seeking employment.

Being assigned a company to which I didn’t want to be assigned I had a big realization.

It became a catalyst which changed the way I would approach job hunting.

During the internship, I did everything from help prepare the company booth to going out and inviting students to come visit Tiger Corporation’s booth. The most fun part for me was inviting students to our booth after receiving a lot of information about the company.

The students walking around the event hall, choosing which company booths to attend, looked exactly like me.

Because of this I thought about what kind of approach would be best for someone like me and invited students to visit the booth I was working at. As I expected I felt joy when students gathered.

In truth, for this internship I was looking for the opportunity to have a long conversation with the HR representative; however he was completely swamped with dealing with other students.

During this internship I was unable to talk to the HR representative about what kind of qualities companies are looking for or what kind of job hunting is the most effective.

However, I realized that the students walking around were just like me and I was able to think profoundly about the concept of a company.  

I was also able to see and hear the opinions of students who visited the booth from a different perspective.

To sum it up briefly：

1. For this internship I was appointed a company in which I had no interest.（This was my prejudice at the time.）

2. However, my thoughts about the company, its industry, and even myself changed.

3. I was able to hear the concerns of other students like myself. This was very beneficial for me.

4. Riding home on the train I felt an incredible excitement as a result of having experienced something that changed me.

 Many international students are worried as they struggled to put everything into order. I was the same. Like me, I think that this kind of internship will be a good catalyst for others as well. Everyone, please continue this kind of wonderful activity.

I’d like to thank everyone from the bottom of my heart at the Global Recruiting Support Project.

Thanks for sharing. If anyone else would like to opportunity to be an intern at the upcoming Job Fair for International Students next January, please contact us at:  grs_rookies@spice.ocn.ne.jp

第一メルマガ・外国人留学生のための合同企業説明会・インターンシップ Mail Magazine 1st Edition: Job Fair for International Students/ Internships

留学生のみなさま、こんにちは。

大阪府　グローバル人材活用推進プロジェクト事務局です。

空が秋らしい色になって、過ごしやすくなって参りました。

さて、秋といえば、そろそろ就職活動が本格的に始まる季節でもあります。
そこで、今週から毎週メルマガで、みなさまにお役に立つ就活情報を

配信していきますので、是非ご覧いただきますよう

よろしくお願い致します。
⏌⏌⏌⏌⏌⏌⏌　ＩＮＤＥＸ　⏌⏌⏌⏌⏌⏌⏌⏌⏌⏌⏌⏌⏌⏌⏌⏌⏌⏌⏌⏌⏌⏌⏌⏌


(1)  メルマガニュース　………　外国人留学生のための合同企業説明会

One Dayインターンシップ生募集


　　　　　　　　　　　　　インターンシップセミナー開催

インターンシップ選考会

　（2）特集　………………………　インターンシップセミナー
■メルマガニュース―――――――――――――――――・・・・・・・……………


　●外国人留学生のための合同企業説明会開催決定

　　【開催日時】　　２０１２年１月１４日（土）　10：00～19：00予定

　　【場所】　　　　マイドームおおさか

　

　　　合同企業説明会の詳しい内容につきましては、また随意メルマガにて

　　　配信していきます。

●One Dayインターンシップ生募集

　　２０１２年１月１４日（土）の合同企業説明会で、私たちと一緒に働いて下さる

　　インターンを募集致します。

　　【募集人数】　１２０名

●インターンシップ研修会

　　　【日程】　　２０１１年１０月１７日（月）～１１月１４日（月）

　　　　　　　　　毎週月曜日

　　　【時間】　　13：00～17：00

　　　　　　　　　（この間で２部行ないます）

　　　【場所】　　エル・おおさか



●インターンシップ選考会

　　　【日程】　　２０１１年１１月２１日（月）

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　１１月２８日（月）

　　　【時間】　　13：00～17：00

　　　【場所】　　エル・おおさか



　↓↓インターンシップに関するお問い合わせは、コチラ　　

　　      E-mail : grs_rookies@spice.ocn.ne.jp　



■特集　―――――――――――――――――――――・・・・・・・……………

～◆◇インターンシップ生募集に関して～◆◇



　さて、今回も私たちと一緒にお仕事をして下さるインターンシップ生を

　募集致します。

　今回は、インターンシップ選考会の前に、セミナーを行ないます。

　　 このセミナーでは、社会人基礎力を身に付けて頂いたり、就職活動に役立つ情報を

　　 お伝えしていきます。

　　 また、セミナーに参加して頂くと、インターンシップ選考会い有利になるポイントが

　　 もらえますので、是非参加して下さい。

　　　

◇インターンシップ研修会

　　　【日程】　　２０１１年１０月１７日（月）　ビジネスマナー

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　１０月２４日（月）　セミナー参加の注意点

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　１０月３１日（月）　企業訪問・合説の回り方

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　１１月　７日（月）　面接対策

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　１１月１４日（月）　社内コミュニケーション

　　　【時間】　　第１部　13：30～15：00

　　　　　　　　　第２部　15：30～17：00

　　　【場所】　　エル・おおさか



※インターンシップ研修会は事前に予約が必要です。

　↓↓こちらから、予約をお願いします。

　　　　　　　E-mail : grs_rookies@spice.ocn.ne.jp　



==================================================================

♪～Job Support for Foreigners～♫　　　　　　　　　　　・。*・。*

　　Global Rookies　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Vol.1 09/30/11

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　・。*・。*
　　　　～　Information Regarding Job Hunting Events for International
Students　～

==================================================================
Hello International Students,

This is the secretariat from the Osaka Prefecture Global Recruiting Support
Project.

As the sky takes on the colors of autumn, so too comes the promise of a
cooler, comfortable season;　speaking of autumn, it’s also the season in which to start getting serious
about job hunting.

Therefore from this week on we’ll be sending out a weekly mail magazine
containing useful information　about job hunting. Please, by all means check it out.


⏌⏌⏌⏌⏌⏌⏌　ＩＮＤＥＸ　⏌⏌⏌⏌⏌⏌⏌⏌⏌⏌⏌⏌⏌⏌⏌⏌⏌⏌⏌⏌⏌⏌⏌⏌


(1)  Mail Magazine News　………　Job Fair for International Students

Recruiting for One-Day Internships

　　　　　　　　　　　　　Internship Seminars

Internship Screenings

　（2）Special Edition　………………………　Internship Seminars

■Mail Magazine News―――――――――――――――――・・・・・・・……………


　●Job Fair for International Students

　　【Date and Time】　　Sat. 1/14/2012 (scheduled time) 10:00 – 19:00

　　【Place】　　　　My Dome Osaka
　　　Detailed information regarding the Job Fair for International Students
will be sent　in upcoming mail magazines.


●Recruiting for One-Day Internships

　　We are recruiting interns to work with us during the Job Fair on
1/14/2012

　　【No. of Positions】　120

●Internship Training Workshops

　　　【Date】　　Mon. 10/17/2011 – Mon. 11/14/2011

　　　　　　　　　Every week on Mon.

　　　【Time】　　13:00 – 17:00

　　　　　　　　　（Two sessions will be held within this time.）

　　　【Place】　　L-Osaka
●Internship Screenings

　　　【Date】　　Mon. 11/21/2011

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Mon. 11/28/2011

　　　【Time】　　13:00 – 17:00

　　　【Place】　　L-Osaka

　↓↓For questions regarding internships, please contact the address below:　　

　　      E-mail : grs_rookies@spice.ocn.ne.jp　
■Special Edition―――――――――――――――――――・・・・・・・……………


～◆◇Internships～◆◇

　　　We are currently recruiting interns to work with us at the upcoming
Job Fair

for International Students. Before holding the Internship Screenings we will
hold a series of seminars.

These seminars will feature useful information for job hunting as well as
help you gain the basic strengths necessary for members of the Japanese workforce.
◇Internship Training Workshops

　　　【Date】　　Mon. 10/17/2011　Business Manners

　　　　　　　　　 Mon. 10/24/2011　Tips for Attending Seminars

　　　　　　　　　　　Mon. 10/30/2011　Company Visits・Getting Around at Job
Fairs

　　　　　　　　　 Mon. 11/07/2011   Effective Measures for Interviews

　　　　　　　　　 Mon. 11/14/2011　Office Communication

　　　【Time】　　Class A　13:30 – 15:00

　　　　　　　　　Class B　15:30 – 17:00

　　　【Place】　　L-Osaka



※Reservations are required for participation in the Internship Training
Workshops

　↓↓Please sign-up here!

　　　　　　　E-mail : grs_rookies@spice.ocn.ne.jp　

More Job Fairs on the Horizon: 100 Companies

Hot Enough?
Good afternoon international students and other foreigners in Japan!

With highs forecasted in the mid-30's for the rest of the week, it looks like the intense summer heat isn't going anywhere. And with nationwide efforts to save energy (節電), finding sanctuary amidst the "steam bunning" (yes, I just made that up) heat may not be as easy as walking into your nearest convenient store and collapsing on the magazine rack (OK, maybe it is...). Still, there are ways to enjoy the summer without agonizing over the unrelenting heat.

I recommend finding green space to relax in or taking the train out of the city to the beach on weekends. Instead of dreading the summer months, just sweat it out - enjoy and embrace the heat. Eat ice cream or a cold cucumber, wear a yukata, buy a kiddie pool and annoy your neighbors with a balcony pool party, hold an impromptu invasion of the kamogawa, or work on your "yanki" look and let yourself bake in the sun for the rest of summer. Ok, enough about the heat.

Job Support Osaka held its third job fair of the year yesterday. Although much smaller, with only 5 companies, it provided a great opportunity to get up close and personal with HR staff members. Tsurumi Pump was by far the star of the show, as only one of two companies hiring non-science related majors.
In all about 60 people came out. Less than what we expected, but hopefully someone from the group finds a home at one of the five companies that participated.
Massive Job Fair Next Year

It has been confirmed: In January of next year Job Support Osaka and The Global Recruiting Support Project (Osaka Prefecture/Pasona) will host a job fair featuring 100 companies. I have yet to thoroughly research this fact, but 100 companies may constitute the largest job fair for international students/foreigners in Japanese history! Expect a lot of the same companies as last time (Sharp, Panasonic, USJ, Best Life) as well as many new companies looking to beef up their global departments.

This job fair will be open to students graduating in 2012/2013 as well as recent graduates (*those whom have graduated within 3 or less years). Of course you could still come if you do not fall into one of those categories, however there may be only a few companies that are hiring outside of those guidelines.

Additionally, we will be offering half-day internships for roughly 110 students. Each company booth will have one student intern, with the remaining 10 students working as event staff. Unlike last time, students will be informed of their respective company before the day of the event and may even be required to visit the company beforehand. We hope that increased interaction with the company will provide a smoother, more rewarding experience, as well as increase the company's interest in the intern.

I'll keep you up informed and up-to-date on when the recruiting process for interns will begin. You can expect the first meetings to be held early next month.

Until then, good luck and good hunting.

2011年8月2日に合説開催！！！

留学生の皆様

こんにちは。
大阪府グローバル人材活用推進プロジェクト事務局です。

6月9日・10日に開催された「外国人留学生のための合同企業説明会・面接会」に
ご参加いただきまして、誠にありがとうございます。

みなさまにご協力いただきましたアンケートの結果、
「企業がたくさんありすぎて、ゆっくり話が聞けなかった」
「もっとたくさんの企業の話を聞きたかったが、時間が足りなかった」
という声をたくさん頂戴しましたので、新たにイベントを開催いたします。

今回は、中国語や韓国語ネイティブレベルの人材だけではなく、
英語やタイ語、インドネシア語など様々なネイティブレベルの人材を
求めておられる企業５社が参加のイベントです。

また、6月の合同企業説明会・面接会に事前エントリーはしたけれど、行けなかった。

という方にもチャンス到来です！！

---------------------------------------------------------
☆外国人留学生のための企業説明会☆

【日時】：2011年8月2日（火）　
　　　　　15:00～17:00（受付開始：15:00～）

　　　　　　　
【場所】：エル・おおさか（大阪府立労働センター） 本館 ６階 ６０６号室
　　　 　　大阪市中央区北浜東３－１４

【参加企業】

・マルカキカイ株式会社（文系・理系対象／2012年3月卒業見込者・既卒者対象）
　http://www.maruka.co.jp/

・株式会社鶴見製作所（文系・理系対象／2012年3月卒業見込者・既卒者対象）
　http://www.tsurumipump.co.jp/

・株式会社中央電機計器製作所（理系対象／2012年3月卒業見込者のみ対象）
　http://www.e-cew.co.jp/

・東洋ゴム工業株式会社（理系対象⇒工学系／2012年3月卒業見込者・既卒者対象）
　http://www.toyo-rubber.co.jp/

・日本金銭機械株式会社（理系対象／2012年3月卒業見込者・既卒者対象）
　http://www.jcm-hq.co.jp/

---------------------------------------------------------

なお募集人数には限りがございますので、お申込みは先着順と
させていただき、定員になりましたら締め切らせていただきます。

メールにてお申込みを承っております。
下記必要事項をご記入いただき、
grs_rookies@spice.ocn.ne.jp までお知らせください。

１．氏名　　　：
２．フリガナ　：
３．性別　　　：
４．学校名　　：
５．学部　　　：
６．連絡先　　：
７．卒業（予定）年月　：
８．メールアドレス　　：

以上、皆様のお申込をお待ちしております。

Pictures from the 6/9~10 Job Fair for International Students

Heating Up: Job Hunting in Japan Starts Now

Hey international students, recent graduates, and other foreigners living in Japan!

It has been a long time since my last blog entry, so first I'd like to start by congratulating those whom have already received 内定(naitei) from their respective companies. Good work! For those of you whom are still looking, just keep at it (remember, you can always apply for a visa extension of up to 1 year after graduation for purposes of job hunting. See: 特定活動 Tokuteikatsudo） http://www.moj.go.jp/ONLINE/IMMIGRATION/ZAIRYU_HENKO/zairyu_henko10_21_10.html

Last Friday the end of the rainy season was officially declared in the Kansai region and ever since it's been day after day of beautiful clear blue skies and unrelenting heat. With 海の日 this Monday the beaches will officially open and the typical summer factors will be at play: festivals, bbq's, cicadas, 風鈴, watermelon, kakigori, beer gardens, sweaty backs and near harmonious grumbles of あつッ、あつッ、暑～い!

Of course some of the regulars will not. Cutbacks on fireworks shows and other annual displays of extravagance will likely be cancelled or drastically scaled down. With nationwide efforts to save energy in response to the March 11th disaster companies are turning down their air conditioning and promoting yet another vague (although this time around unarguably popular) summer fashion trend, "super cool biz". Say goodbye to neckties for the time being at least (wearing one almost guarantees nasty looks of disapproval as if you're not doing your part for 節電).

So, besides taking in the heat and hopefully a little matsuri-magic, it's also a good time of year to get a head start on job hunting. Although it may not seem like the best way to spend your summer months, 15-20 minutes each day can really go a long way to improving your job hunting experience. Plus, it's mostly cancer free (except for all the time you'll be using a computer...which is most likely all the time... never mind).

If you're in your third year of undergraduate education or in your first year of your masters program, here's a brief rundown of what you can start doing to get ahead.

■自己分析 (jiko bunseki) - Simply put, this is a kind of self-reflection/analysis. Think of this as an exercise that (if undertaken seriously) can improve your self-awareness and help you make better choices about the future. Starting your job search with jiko bunseki allows you think critically about what type of industry, field, or position you want to work in. It also allows you to re-evaluate your skills and experiences so that you can find a position that best suits your needs. It will also come in handy later on for 自己PR（jiko PR) when interviewing.
※Remember that in Japan it can be incredibly difficult to find another job after quiting your first company within the first year of employment.

When tackling questions about your personality, such as locating your strengths and weaknesses, it can sometimes be a difficult venture to undertake alone. Asking your friends, family, or significant other for honest feedback can be one of the most helpful approaches. Try to take it with a grain of salt and remember that we are often unable to see ourselves in an objective light.

There are, however, questions which only you yourself can answer. These tend to be experiential questions or questions concerning future goals. One simple approach is to make three sections: past, present, and future; and ask yourself the following questions:

●Past - What did you study in college? Which projects did you work hard on? What type of study did you enjoy/dislike? What obstacles did you face upon coming to Japan as an international student? How did you overcome them?
●Present - What is your sale point? How can you market your skills/achievements to the company?
●Future (goals/growth/achievements) - What type of person do you want to become from now on? (goal)
(What efforts will you make in order to improve upon your current weaknesses? What would you like to learn how to do that you are currently unable of doing? (growth) What type of titles, licenses or degrees, if any, do you want to obtain? How will you do it? (achievements)


■The next step is 業界研究 - (gyoukai kenkyu) industry research - i.e., an overall review of the various industries in the Japanese job market. Learning about the movements of companies within their industry, for example, which companies are pushing hardest to enter the market in X country, can help you decide which industry would best utilize your skills.

Try to reduce your job search to two or three different industries that you are interested in. For example, if you are interested in being a "bridge" between Japan and your home country, you may find that manufacturing or trading industries to have the most jobs for your field.

■After industry research, try to spend time researching which companies are within the industry of your interest. This is commonly referred to as 企業研究　- （kigyoukenkyu）company research. What are the top companies in that industry? Which are making moves in the global economy? Which companies are focused on hiring new employees from your home country? Researching these questions will help you get a better idea of which companies to follow.

If you are able to spend even a little time each day practicing these things, you'll be much more prepared and likely on the same page as your Japanese contemporaries when job hunting really heats up in October.

Enjoy the summer and try not to spend too much time indoors.
Good luck!

One Day Internship! / ワンデー インターンシップ 大募集！！！

留学生の皆様

こんにちは！
私は、大阪府 外国人ジョブサポート事業業務のヘンドリックスと申します。

3月に起きた東日本大震災で各地に多大な被害が出ていますが、皆様は
ご無事でお過ごしですか？
被災地の１日でも早い復興を、私たちも心より祈っています。

さて今回は、皆さまに 大阪府グローバル人材活用推進プロジェクトが
６月に開催するイベント 「外国人留学生向け　合同企業説明会・面接会」と
イベントでの「OneDay インターンシップ」の募集をご案内いたします。

詳しくは、下記のコンテンツをぜひご覧ください。

★合同企業説明会・面接会★
日時：2011年6月9日（木）、10日（金）
　　　 9:00～17:00 （時間は変更の可能性あり）

出展企業：40社 （1日 20社 × 2日間 ）

対象：2012年3月卒業予定、または既卒の外国人留学生

会場：大阪ワールドトレードセンタービルディング
　　　　（WTC コスモタワー）　 2Ｆイベントホール

お問合せ：大阪府 グローバル人材活用推進プロジェクト
　　　　　　　TEL:06-4791-5221
　　　　　　　Mail: grs_rookies@spice.ocn.ne.jp

近日、特設サイトから 参加お申込みを受付いたします。


★インターンシップ生募集！！★
上記イベントを手伝っていただける インターンシップ生を
５０名（ １日２５名 × ２日間 ）を大募集！

１月の合同企業説明会でインターンシップに参加した留学生の方からは、
就活にとても役だったとの声が寄せられました。
それとともに、企業の方からも高い評価をいただいています。

OneDayインターンシップは、人事の採用担当者様と直接接する機会だけではなく、
日本のビジネスマナーやビジネス日本語を体験できる貴重なチャンスです。
興味をもたれた方は、ぜひインターンシップ説明会＆選考会にお申込みを！

インターンシップ説明会＆選考会　
　　→　５月１２日　16:00～18:00　エル・おおさか　にて開催

申込は簡単☆
このメールへの返信で、下記の必要事項をお知らせください。

　・大学名
　・学部
　・氏名
　・卒業（予定）年月
　・性別不明な点があれば、お気軽にご連絡くださいね。
皆様のお申込みを、待っています。

grs_rookies@spice.ocn.ne.jp

Rebuilding Hope: Resolve Amongst Absurdity and The Kindness of ‘Strangers’.

Japanese and foreigner reactions to the disaster and what international students can do to help.

Although each day brings more images of obliterated towns and villages, tales of lost loves ones, and fears of nuclear contamination - images of hope have already begun to emerge, as people across the nation come together to help the victims of the 9.0 magnitude earthquake and ensuing tsunami that literally reshaped the northeastern seaboard of Japan.

Fundraisers, young and old, stand outside of major train stations across the country, voices strained to rise above the cacophony of rush hour traffic as life goes on in unaffected parts of the country. Musical fundraising events are springing up around the country, with famous bands and DJs volunteering their services. Many companies are also stepping up and opening their wallets, including Fast-Retailing, the parent company of clothing chain Uniqlo, which will donate approximately 700 million yen worth of clothing and an additional 1.2 billion yen in monetary donations.

Of course it’s not only Japanese at the forefront of volunteer efforts. Foreign residents -teachers, army personnel and their families, as well as many others- are also joining the effort, clearing debris, handing out provisions and providing much needed support to children.  

In sharp contrast to the images of survivors bravely weathering the storm in an attempt to begin rebuilding their lives as soon as possible, many international media outlets, especially those from the United States, have been less than fair in their coverage. News reports of ‘panic in the streets’ of Tokyo; warnings that all American citizens (regardless of their actual location in Japan) should leave the country; paranoid musings that Fukushima will eclipse Chernobyl as the worst nuclear disaster in history: are mostly exaggerated sensationalism. The fact that no looting or rioting occurred in Miyagi or the areas most affected by the tsunami is clearly testament to the patience and endurance of a people not unaccustomed to the sometimes violent side of nature. Claims of panic and chaos downplay the reserved and respectful way most Japanese have handled this tragedy, even if the worst earthquake in Japanese history is a real reason for panic and chaos.

Anger towards the Japanese media and the Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) for withholding information is certainly understandable. There is no doubt that the public was late to receive information about the actual severity of the situation at the Fukushima Daiichi plant following the explosion at reactor one. However, by not revealing all of the information until they had conducted proper testing, they prevented the wide-spread panic and paranoia that swept news stations across the world. And although this may not entirely justify the delay in the release of information, it points to a fundamentally different approach to responding to disasters than the West.   

As international students in Japan, it is only natural that your families worry about you. You are likely far away from home and news reports such as the above mentioned have merely fanned fears to a point of near hysteria. Should you feel that you are seriously at risk of danger, either from future earthquakes or from radiation sickness, then it may be wise to listen to the advice of your government and return home, if only for a short time. However, unless you feel that it is absolutely necessary to leave the country, I recommend staying put. Immigration offices across Japan have been swamped with applicants applying for re-entry permits. Although the number has dwindled somewhat, the first few weeks saw as many as 5,000 applicants a day at the Tokyo immigration office, with 10-12 hour waits for re-entry permits.

One way to fight the unease and depression that is bound to occur after such a devastating event is to join the fundraising and volunteer efforts. Whether it's organizing your own event, volunteering for an organization such as the Japanese Red Cross Society, offering your language skills, or simply donating money - take part in the recovery effort and give back to the country that has undoubtedly given so much to you.

就活ニューズ： 大手企業採用活動を延期 Several Major Japanese Companies to Extend Application Period/ Postpone Hiring

東日本の大震災の影響で日本の大手企業が2012年春の採用活動を延期することを発表されました。
3月18日の日本経済新聞の記事によると、被災の影響を受けた学生のことを配慮し、不公平にならないように採用活動を延期する企業や、また延期方針を検討している企業が増えている現状です。

対応は会社によってそれぞれ。トヨタ自動車やパナソニックは、選考開始は4月1日から6月以降に延期ということです。またホンダやNTTデータは被災地域の方に限り対応を行なう予定です。

今回の悲劇の災害は何らかの好機を暗示するのはとても鈍感でひどいと思いますが、就活が遅れている留学生の方々にとって、今まで応募できなかった企業に応募するラストチャンスかもしれませんので、対象になる方であれば逃さないでください。

With respect to job seeking students who were affected by the devastating earthquake in Northeastern Japan, many large Japanese companies have decided to postpone the start of their hiring process from the middle of March until as late as early June.

The extent and method used by each company varies, with some companies offering the extensions to only students in areas directly affected. Toyota, Sumitomo Corp. and Panasonic, for example, will push back their hiring dates until June, respectively. Toyota will also extend its application deadline until the middle of May.

Although it would be completely insensitive to imply that this disaster is in any way a good opportunity, for international students who have fallen behind in their job hunting activities, it may be a last chance to apply for some of Japan's largest companies.

The following is a brief list of companies who intend to extend their hiring period.

Toyota Co.- hiring processes will be postponed from April 1 until June. The deadline for applications will be extended until the middle of May.

Honda -  Hiring for applications received from areas affected by the disaster to be postponed from April until June.

Panasonic - Hiring will be postponed until June.

Sumitomo Corp. - Domestic hiring of new graduates to be postponed until June.
Sumitomo Chemical - Currently considering postponing hiring until July in areas directly affected by the disaster.

Make sure to check the news as well as company websites daily for the latest information regarding changes to application due dates and hiring periods.

Pictures from the 1/15/2011 Job Fair for International Students 2011年1月15日の留学生向け合同企業説明会の写真集

東北地方太平洋沖地震に伴う「在留期間の満了日延長」

外国人留学生の皆さん、

こんにちは。外国人ジョブサポート事業業務のヘンドリックスです。

平成23年3月11日に「東北地方太平洋沖地震」が発生してから
もう２週間位が経つ。しかし、東京電力福島第一原子力発電所
の問題が続き、住民の不安とともに、全国の外国人留学生の皆さん
もある程度心配しているだろう。その影響で、帰国したい方も少なくはないだろう。

それにあたって、法務省の告示により、在留期間の特例措置を制定された。
対象となる方の在留期間が23年8月31日まで延長されるので、下記のリンク
をみて、対象になるかを確認してください。

外国人留学生の皆さんは、今春卒業見込みで日本で就職希望のない方
以外、たいてい皆さんは、たとえ一時的に帰国したとしても、日本に戻る予定
はあると思う。

なので、再入国の手続きや在留期間などを忘れないで下さい。
今回の事件に関して、当プロジェクトの在留資格専門家が下記
のコメントをあげてもらったので読んでみてください。

「入管の混雑関連の情報ですが、

福島原発の影響で、外国人の出国が相次いでいる模様です。

仙台入管管轄の外国人は、いまは東京入管で申請できるらしく、

東京入管は大混雑しているみたいです。

「再入国許可申請」が１日５，０００件処理とか、

印紙を購入するだけでも長時間並んで待たされるなど、といった状況のようです。

（事前に購入して持参する方が、いまは賢明ですね。）」

ということで、入管はかなり大変そう！

ご家族も心配しているだろうが、帰国したいと思う方は、

今すぐ帰る必要があるかどうかをよく考えってから

行動してください。

また、在留期間の満了日延長については、

下記のHPにて確認ください。

特例措置の詳細：

http://www.moj.go.jp/hisho/kouhou/hisai0001.html

お気をつけてね！

3/14 Company Information Session for International Students

★Event Date: Mon. 3/14


★Time:
         A Course  10:00-12:00

                              (Registration 9:40)

         B Course  13:30-15:00

                              (Registration 13:10)

★Capacity          57 people

★Place  L Osaka South Building 10F room 101

               3-14 Kitahama-Higashi Chuo-ku, Osaka City

★Nearest Station  Keihan Line  Tenmabashi Sta.

                              Subway Tanimachi Line  Tenmabashi Sta.

★A Course★ （For science majors only）

                                  ・Hitachi Zosen Corporation

                                          http://www.hitachizosen.co.jp/

・GLORY LTD.

                                          http://www.glorly.co.jp/

★B Course★　 (For humanities majors [science majors also possible])         

                                  ・J_Tech Co., Ltd

                                          http://www.j-tech.jp/

                                          ・Manabe Interior Hearts. ALL

                                          http://manacs.com/

                                          ・Kameki Industrial Co.

                                          http://kameki.co.jp/.

Apply here!

http://www.grs-project.jp/international/seminar/

Applications/ Inquiries: Osaka Global Recruiting Support Project

TEL: 06-4791-5221           Email: grs_rookies@spice.ocn.ne.jp

                                Academic Institution Supervisor: Ms. Kuzumaki

                                International Student Supervisor: Ms. Tsujimoto

※Participation in this event is free. We ask that you please dress appropriately and be on time.

Company Information Session for International Students

2月21日：外国人留学生のための企業説明会！！

★開催日　2月21日(月）

★時間　Aコース　　10：00～12：00
　　　　　　　　　　　　（受付開始9：40）
　　　　　Bコース　　13：00～15：00
　　　　　　　　　　　　（受付開始12：40）
　　　　　Cコース　　15：00～17：00
　　　　　　　　　　　　（受付開始　14：40)

★場所　エル・おおさか　南館7階　72号室
　　　　　大阪市中央区北浜東3－14

★最寄駅　京阪線　天満橋
　　　　　　　地下鉄谷町線　天満橋駅

＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿

　各コースごとにお申し込みが必要です。　(複数申込可）
　各コース　募集人数48名限定　（先着申込み順）

<<A コース>>  　理系のみ対象
　　　　　　　　　　・ホソカワミクロン株式会社
　　　　　　　　　　・ハリマ化成株式会社

<<Bコース>>　　理系・文系対象
　　　　　　　　　　・タイガー魔法瓶株式会社
　　　　　　　　　　・ロート製薬株式会社

<<Cコース>>　　文系のみ対象
　　　　　　　　　　・株式会社カネカ
　　　　　　　　　　・株式会社高島屋

※2012年卒業見込み対象

お申込みはコチラから！
http://www.grs-project.jp/international/seminar/

お申込み・お問い合わせ先：　大阪府グローバル人材活用推進プロジェクト
TEL：　06－4791－5221　EMAIL：　grs_rookies@spice.ocn.ne.jp
                                                           教育機関担当：　葛巻
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　外国籍留学生担当：　辻本

2011 Job Fair Success and Afterthoughts

Hello international students!
在日外国人留学生の皆さん、こんにちは。

First of all I'd like to wish all of you a happy new year!
改めまして、大変遅くなりましたが、あけましておめでとうございます。

It's been a while since I've posted. As you can probably imagine, we were extremely busy in the weeks leading up to and after the 2011 Job Fair for International Students.
合同企業説明会の当日までにかなりバタバタしていて、ポストをする時間がなかなか無かったんです。(汗）

Thanks to all of you who came and participated, the job fair was a huge success, reaching almost 1,200 students from various countries all over the world.
しかし、皆さんのお陰で当日は見事な合同企業説明になり、約1,200人も参加頂いたという
ことで間違えなく、日本に於ける外国人留学生向けの最大級就職イベントになりました！

Osaka Prefecture, as well as most of the companies who attended, expressed their gratitude as
well as their admiration for the effort and professionalism put forth by the students who participated.
大阪府や企業の採用担当者の方々も感謝しているそうです。

We also received surveys from almost 90% of the total attendees, which provides valuable
feedback for our project to continue to aid all of you in your job hunting activities.
そして、皆さんの努力を頂いて、アンケートの回収率が90％に近いということでした。
皆さんの活躍機会を増やす為、当プロジェクトにとってとても役に立ちますので、
ご協力有難うございました。

We here at the Osaka Prefecture Job Support Service for Foreigners Project would like to extend our
heartfelt thanks.

Now, regarding a few reoccurring comments from surveys we received.
　
さて、まとめた意見に関しまして。。。
■　Obviously the size of the venue was a bit small for the number of companies and participants.
We realize this and apologize if it disrupted your experience. Since the job fair was
so successful this time, we believe that we will be able to secure a larger venue in the future.
当然ながら、会場は少し狭かったですね。迷惑をかけただろうが、今回の成功の上、
次回にもっと広い会場を借りることが出来るじゃないかと思います。

■　Many participants also said they'd like to hear advice from former international students now
working in Japanese companies. We'd like to organize events in the future in which this is possible. However, ideally we'd like the environment to be one in which the former international student is able to speak freely and honestly about his/her company without fear of reprimand.
「外国人留学生OB・OGの体験談を聞きたい」という声がかなり多かったので、今後とも現在日本の企業で活躍している外国人留学生OB・OGが自由に体験談が話せるようなイベント・セミナーも真剣に考えております。
■ Some students expressed that they felt there weren't enough companies represented looking for their particular field of study.
「自分の分野を求められている企業が少なかった」という声もありました。

We intend to take your feedback seriously so as to provide the best forum in which to aid your job hunting activities. If you have any additional feedback, your comments will be appreciated.
皆さんから頂いた意見をまとめて、今後とも皆さんの就職活動の役に立つ情報を提供できるよう、全力を尽くして頑張っていきたいと思っています。

I will post some pictures from the event in the next couple of days.
後ほど当日の写真もアップしますので、お楽しみに。
In the meantime, here are links to a couple of articles about the event.
とりあえず、下記のリンクもチェックしていただければ

産経新聞は1面記事です
http://www.sankei-kansai.com/2011/01/16/20110116-048460.php

MBS放送
http://www.mbs.jp/news/kansaiflash_GE110115161900423495.shtml

役に立つニューズ

●文系も理系とも安定志向、就職先人気ランク

「円高などに影響しない安定性の高い企業を目指す傾向が例年より高い」
http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/atmoney/news/20110111-OYT1T00939.htm

●外国人留学生にＵＲ賃貸を紹介…大阪
「冷蔵庫や洗濯機などのほか、家具、食器なども完備し、保証人や敷金、礼金は不要という。」
http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/kyoiku/news/20101119-OYT8T00516.htm

Interview Tip: Entering and Exiting the Interview Room 【面接の入退室の流れについて】

On paper it looks easy; spoken it sounds simple: open the door, walk in, close the door.
Of course, as you should already be aware, nothing about the job hunting process in Japan is simple - and this is no exception.

Being confident is key in an interview, so the last thing you want is to be nervous about something as fundamental as entering and exiting a room. Below are a list of simple steps to help you navigate your way through this simple yet somewhat baffling process.

【Regarding entering and exiting the interview】
 
You’ve made it through the document screening process and at last you’re ready for the interview but once you get there you realize there are still some things you are unsure of…

"How should I enter the room?”

“Is it OK to be holding my coat and briefcase?”
"When should I say Shitsureishimasu?

If you simply remember this pattern, you’ll be able to speak more confidently once the actual interview begins.
（１）Knock “3” times with the back of your hand (lightly)
（２）Open the door and enter the room

・Upon hearing “Dozo” from inside, open the door slightly. 　　・With an energetic “Shitsureishimasu”, enter the room.　　・With your body turned sideways, politely close the door with both hands (if possible).
（３）First Greeting　　・Facing the interviewers, smile and greet them with “Shitsurei-itashimasu”.　　 ・After greeting the interviewers, stand up straight and bow at a 45 degree angle. (Make sure you completely finish saying Shitsurei-itashimasu before begining your bow.)

（４）Proceed to your seat.　　・Proceed to your seat and stand next to it.　　・Place your briefcase next to the chair and drape your coat over it, folding it slightly.
（５）State your name and your school’s name　　・While making eye contact with the interviewer, state your「school name・department・name（full name）」in a loud and clear voice. 　　・Lastly say,「Yoroshiku O-negai-itashimasu」and bow.
（６）Sit down　　・Once the interviewer makes the offer「Dozo O-kakekudasai」,　　　with a slight bow say “Shitsureishimasu” and take your seat. 　　・With good posture, sit on the front 2/3 of the chair（７）When the interview has finished　　・While still seated, say “Honjitsu arigatou gozaimasu”
（８）Stand and Greet　　・Stand in front of your chair and say “Shitsurei-itashimasu”, and bow at a 45 degree angle. 

（９）Final Greeting　　・Proceed to the door while holding your things and stop before the door. Turn around and face the interviewer, greeting him/her with “Shitsurei-itashimasu”　　・Open the door, exit the room and quietly close the door behind you

【面接の入退室の流れについて】

書類選考を通過し、ようやく面接にすすむことができた
ものの、実際にその場に立つと分からないことばかり・・・

「どうやって部屋に入ればいいの？」
「かばんやコートは持ったままでいいの？」

この流れをしっかり覚えておくだけで、面接そのもので
自信をもって話すことができますよ。


（１）手の裏で「3回」ドアをノックする

（２）ドアを開け、中に入る
　　・中から「どうぞ」という声が聞こえてからドアを少し開ける
　　・「失礼いたします」と元気よく言って入室する
　　・体を横に向けて、両手で静かにドアを閉める

（３）はじめの挨拶
　　・面接官の方に向き、「失礼いたします」と笑顔で挨拶
　　・挨拶した後、姿勢をまっすぐにして４５度のお辞儀をする

（４）椅子まで進む
　　・前に進み、椅子の横に立つ
　　・かばんは椅子の横、コートはかばんの上に丸めて置く

（５）学校名・氏名を名乗る
　　・面接官の目をしっかり見て、はっきりとした大きな声で
　　　「大学名・学部名・氏名（フルネーム）」を言う
　　・最後に「よろしくお願いいたします」と言ってお辞儀をする

（６）椅子に座る
　　・面接官に「どうぞおかけ下さい」とすすめられてから
　　　「失礼します」と軽く会釈して着席する
　　・姿勢よく、椅子の後ろを3分の1ほど空けて座る

（７）面接が終わったら
　　・座ったままで「本日はありがとうございました」とお礼を言う

（８）立ち上がって挨拶
　　・椅子の前に立ち、「失礼いたします」と言ってから
　　　４５度のお辞儀をする

（９）ドアの前で最後の挨拶
　　・荷物を持ってドアに進み、ドアの前で立ちどまり、面接官の
　　　ほうに振り返って「失礼いたします」と挨拶する
　　・ドアを開けて退室し、静かにドアを閉める

Only 4 Days Until The 2011 Job Fair for International Students

Hey international students and other stumblers.

Happy New Year!

I hope you enjoyed your winter vacation. I realize most of you were probably really busy with part time jobs and other job hunting activities, but I hope you were able to spend time with friends and family.

I was fortunate enough to do the former. I also had an opportunity to witness Osaka's transformation into a somnolent ghost town as many of its residents fled back to their inaka for some quiet family time.

Things have hence returned to normal and in the spirit of the entrepreneur Ebisu,  I wanted to post a reminder that the 2011 Job Fair for International Students is just around the corner, this Saturday, January 15.

Presently, 938 students have already signed-up for the job fair, putting us about 60 short of our 1000 goal.
Nevertheless, it's quite impressive and just goes to show many active and serious international students there are. We've received applications from all over Japan as well as from students from the US and Australia.

If you are a student in Kansai or have the means to travel to Osaka and have yet to sign-up, make sure to sign-up for free at our website: http://www.grs-project.jp/
You can still come without signing-up in advance, but signing-up in advance is highly recommended (failure to do so will require that you spend quite a significant portion of time on the day of the event filling out entry forms by hand...).

Of the 60 companies participating, some of them are only offering positions to international students they meet at our job fair.

This is a great opportunity to meet with several Japanese companies that are seriously invested in hiring international students. Don't let it pass you by.

See you Saturday!