View past seminar recordings and external event information.
Book a consultation with the Career Center advisor in Japanese or English.
View various job and internship information.
Job Hunting Schedule and Tips for September Entry students
Job/internship opportunities are always posted at the
Sophia University Career Support LinkedIn Group
(!NEW!) Alumni List
We have collected a list of Sophia alumni who would be happy to meet or share information about their careers with current students.
Check out the green binder by the counter at the Career Center.
Upcoming graduates, don't forget to submit your career plans for after graduation.
↓Upcoming Events↓
Information coming soon！
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【AKI Tokyo Career Forum 2026】
Join the AKI Tokyo Career Forum! This job fair features 30+ popular companies, offers free seminars and interviews, and no JLPT requirement for participation. It’s a great opportunity for international students to connect with employers and explore career options in Japan.
■Date and time: Friday, June 19, 2026, from 12:00 to 15:00
■Place: Near Asakusa Station (more details in the registration form)
■Registration link: https://shorturl.at/a30Cf
「Land a job offer in just 2 months — for international students in Japan! 」
Join the JPort's job-hunting campaign for international students now!
Apply to 20+ companies at once and secure your offer! Land offer by August 31st!
Sign up in just 1 minute — no finished resume needed
Talk directly with company recruiters at the weekly HR sessions
Not feeling confident about the selection process?
The first 50 applicants receive free professional ES feedback!
Application Deadline: June 30, 2026 (JST)
Participants: Students graduating July 2026–March 2027; recent graduates also welcome
For details and to apply: https://campaign.jportmatch.com/
「Getting Started with Job Hunting in Japan」
Learn the fundamentals of job hunting in Japan!
An English seminar designed specifically for international students.
■ Date and time:
6 July (Monday), 16:30-17:30
■ Topics：
・Job-hunting timeline in Japan / 日本の就活スケジュール
・Key terms & required Japanese skills / 重要な就活用語と求められる日本語力
・How to get started / 今すぐ始めるべきこと
▼ Details & Registration【Free】▼
https://ryugakusei.com/seminar/24083/
(Please click “申し込み” inside the URL to register)
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For videos of past events/guidances, please click >>here<<
「Career Guidance in English」
※Already held
Thursday, April 9, 13:00～13:40
Format: In-person or Zoom
【How to Join on the Day】
● In-person:
Classroom 6-202 (Building6, 2floor)
● Zoom Meeting Information:
【ID】 961 6628 1263
【PW】 200624
【Available until: October 9, 2026】
Build your Career in English
※Already held
April 21, 2026, 17:20~18:30
Date: 21 April 2026
Time: 17:20– 18:30
Location: 6-301
What You Will Learn:
• How global hiring differs from traditional Japanese job
hunting
• Must-know interview frameworks (Situation → Action
Result)
• Why discussing failures and challenges is key in global
interviews
• How to use LinkedIn effectively as a student
• What global companies value in young talent
【Available until: March 31, 2027】
Online Learning Resources
IBM SkillsBuild - Develop Professional Skills as a Student
edX - High Quality Online Courses from Various Universities
Microsoft Learn - IT Related Online Learning
Resources for International Students
Visa information
Students that hold a "Student" visa must change their residence status after graduation. See the following link for information.
FOREIGN WORKERS' HANDBOOK
A handbook that details various legal matters, labor laws and taxes for foreigners working in Japan. Produced by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government.
JASSO Job HUnting Guide
Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) produces a yearly guidebook for job hunting in Japan.
Japanese Language Learning
Find a study group or volunteer school and work on your Japanese. See the Tokyo Nihongo Volunteer Network Site Here
Programs in Japanese
Sophia University Career Center currently offers various programs in Japanese for all students accessible from the main page. In addition there are specifically tailored programs in Japanese for international students that can be accessed via the main page under "外国人留学生" or the link below.