Friday, May 9, 2025 – JIU once again hosted a valuable event for its students through an insightful sharing session themed “Job Opportunities for Japanese Speakers.” The session featured Marvel Silvian from PERSOLKELLY Indonesia, one of the leading recruitment and career development companies in the Asia-Pacific region. With a professional background in international recruitment, the speaker shared meaningful insights into career paths for individuals who speak Japanese.

The session provided an in-depth discussion on job opportunities in Japan for Japanese speakers—especially foreign speakers with strong language skills. Students learned about the types of jobs available, industries in Japan that actively seek international talent, and the general qualifications that companies are looking for.

In addition to job opportunities, the speaker also explored work culture in Japanese companies, highlighting key values such as work ethics, discipline, and teamwork—essential elements of professional life in Japan. Another highlight of the session was a discussion on what it’s like to live in Japan, covering important topics such as cost of living, cultural adaptation, and what students need to prepare before working in Japan, including documents, work visas, and language readiness.

The students showed great enthusiasm throughout the session. Coming from a variety of academic backgrounds, they shared a common interest in exploring career opportunities in Japan. The discussion was highly interactive, with many students eagerly asking questions about how to kick-start a career in Japan, internship programs, and the possibility of working while pursuing further studies.

This event not only broadened students’ understanding of global career possibilities but also inspired them to start preparing early. Sessions like this aim to help students take real steps toward building an international career—particularly in Japan—equipped with strong language skills and cultural understanding.