Course Overview

We will aim to acquire the communication skills necessary to conduct professional correspondance (entry sheets, emails, phone, etc.).For Students at the J6 to J8 levels. This class is offered as a part of professional career support for International Students.

Learning Achievement

Students will acquire skills needed in job-hunting, such as completing application forms, writing e-mails, and making telephone calls.

Competence

Communication ability, Broad perspective and international character, and Cooperative, independent and autonomous attitudes

Course prerequisites

Students with level J6, J7, or J8. Students have to certify this subject fits their level by taking the placement test (http://ttbj-tsukuba.org/).

Grading Philosophy

At least 70% of attendance is required.
Assignment: 40%, class participation (including presentation): 50%, trial interview: 10%

Course schedule

This schedule is tentative.
Week 1: Orientation, Self-introduction, Job hunting in Japan, Resume, Self-analysis (1)
Week 2: Self-analysis (2), Industries and companies, Internship, Alumni visit
Week 3: Contact the company (by email or phone), Conversations at company information sessions, Application form (1)
Week 4: Sending resume (by email or letter), Telephone conversation, Application form (2), How to get an interview
Week 5: Contact the company (by email or phone), Trial interview and discussion

Course type

Class Exercises

Online Course Requirement

Instructor

Kaneko Nobuko

Other information

-Prepare and review for each class, and do the assignments.
-Make efforts to learn and improve together.

Site for Inquiry

Link to the syllabus provided by the university