Career Support
Dedicated Career Suport staff members assist you in going forward to job hunting activities free from anxiety.
Aso has full time staff members in different divisions to assist international students indivisually from different aspects— Aso International Office staff help them with life in general, Educational Affairs Division staff assist them with academic activities, Career Support Division staff help them with job hunting.
Career Support for International Students–4 Steps
- Career Support Seminar for International Students
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Aso organizes job hunting seminars for international students so that they go through to get jobs successfully.
< Seminar contents >
- Important things to be aware of when working in Japan
- Self analysis & presenting yourself
- Writing ” entry sheet “
- Utilizing websites for job wanted ads
- Guidance of external institutions with career support
- Information about work visa
- Network creation with other international students
The seminar provides participants with opportunities to experience job interview simulation including exchanging their opinions and making group presentations and to learn lots of practical lessons.Aso organizes job hunting seminars for international students so that they go through to get jobs successfully.
- Career guidance
- Aso provides students with information about industories according to their carrer goals as well as areference of companies for recruitment. Students can take sufficient preparatory measures to succeed in job hunting for their ideal career goals.
- Job Interview Practice
- Job hunting examinations are conducted in various styles including indivisual or group interviews Aso gives practical lessons focused on interviews so that students can learn about good manners and behaviors and how to deal with question-and-answer sessions.
- Resume writing training
- Resume writing is a very important activity in job hunting to express yourself toward a company you aim at. Career Support staff check your resume so that it can present the real you as much as possible.
Alumni and Current Student Testimonials
List of Home Countries
※Graduate’s achievement — International Student Course・Japanese Language Course
I would like to contribute to our company early!
Mr. L.D.
(graduated in March 2013)
- College and course enrolled: Aso Business Computer Fukuoka Colege / Advanced Information System
- Home country: China
- Japanese Language Study History: Aso Business Computer Fukuoka College
- Employed at: Japan System Study Co.
- Qualifications: Trade and Industry Information Technology Engineer Examination by Ministry of Economy/ passed( national qualification), Oracle Bronze SQL, Oracle Bronze 10g, Japanese Language Proficiency Test Level 1
After starting job-hunting, I practices job-interviews, did research on companies, took part in job fairs and had job interviews every day.
The process was not an easy road, however, I had opportunites to meet many new people and learned a lot of things.
My next goal is to succeed in the exam of advanced information technology engineers held this autumn.
I will try hard to brush up my skills before joining the company, so that I will be able to work well on development to contribute to the company!
Classmates are all so close to each other. We feel like a big family!
Ms. S.B.
(graduated in March 2013)
- College and cours enrolled: Aso Foreign Language Tourism and Patissier College/ Travle Business
- Home country: China
- Japanese Language Study History: Aso Foreign Language Tourism and Patissier College
- Employed at: Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk
- Qualifications: passed the national examination for certified domestic travel service supervisor
I sometimes had difficulty in balancing working part-time and studying hard for the national examination every day, however, I was so grateful I succeeded in the exam.
I was glad I did not give up when I received a job offer from the hotel.
I would like to improve my English ability to work more successfully in this international work place.
Learning at Aso was inspiring. I had further interest in automobiles after enrollment!
Mr. L.W.
(graduated in March 2014)
- College and course: Aso Automotive Engineering and Techonology/ Car Maintenance Level 2
- Home country: Korea
- Japanese Language Study History: Fukuoka YMCA Japanese Language School
- Employed at: Wakamatsu Automobile Cot.
I enrolled at Aso Automotive Engineering and Technology College as I wished to learn Japanese high skills of auto mechanics.
Now that I have more interest in automobiles, I am leading a fulfilling life every day.
Making a great achievement at vocational college, you have to be ready to make every effort with a strong interest in your specialty, setting a determined goal.
I will keep up the work on auto mechanic skills as well as Japanese language study.
I would like to join an auto-manufacturer in the future!
Mr. Y.H.
（graduated in March 2015）
- College and course: Aso Automotive Engineering and Technology/ Mechanical Design
- Home country: China
- Japanese language study history: Asia Japanese Language School
- Employed at: OUTSOURCING TECHNOLOGY Inc.
I learn about machinery design and automobile development.
My school life is a lot of fun.
I would like to work in a Japanese auto-manufacturer in the future, which has some plants in China.
I am working hard to acquire high skills and great expertise.
My aim is to work internationally as an engineer.
Mr. G.R.
(graduated in March 2011)
- College and course enrolled: Aso Business Computer Fukuoka College/ Information Research Systems
- Home country: Nepal
- Japanese Language Study History: Asia Japanese Academy
- Employed at: Japan Third Party (System Engineer)
- Qualifications: Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry Information Technology Engineers Examination, ORACLE BRONZE 10g
My student life was a bit tough when I didn’t know or understand the meaning of the Japanese written script, Kanji; however, when I was able to understand, I was so happy and was able to learn and appreciate a new culture. It was a great experience.
My aim now is to work internationally as an engineer. I also intend to gain higher level qualifications to further my career. So, for those of you studying, aim high in your studies and for the qualifications for your career!
Doing my best in Japan and China!
Mr. S.X.
(graduated in March 2011)
- College and course enrolled: Aso Business Computer Fukuoka College/ Information Research Systems
- Home country: China
- Japanese Language Study History: Aso Foreign Language Tourism and Patissier College’s Japanese Language Course
- Employed at: Coordinator Marion
- Qualifications: Japanese Language Proficiency Test Level 1, ORACLE BRONZE 10g
Even though in class there were few overseas students, Japanese culture and customs presented no problems and I made a lot of Japanese friends. I not only learned about the field I was specializing in, but also learned about business etiquette in Japanese companies.
For those who wish to enroll in a college now, it’s important to imagine your future, say 5 or 10 years from now, and select the field which best fits your abilities. In my future I hope to meet the market needs and conduct business between Japan and China.
My goal is to improve my English proficiency!
Mr. W.F.
(graduated in March 2010)
- College and ｃourse enrolled: Aso Business Computer Fukuoka College/ Information System Research
- Home Country: Taiwan
- Japanese Language Study History: Asia Japanese Academy
- Employed at: Trial Company, Inc.
- Qualifications: Japanese Language Proficiency Test Level 1, and others.
Looking back at the 2 years I studied for Information Technology Engineers Examination, it was tough, but I persevered and I was able to pass it!
For those enrolling at Aso, be prepared for a tough road (just joking). In all seriousness, though, the teachers were all very kind and helpful, so the road is made much smoother with their help. There’s nothing to worry about.
(The Information Technology Engineers Examination is a national examination sponsored and administered by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. It is an examination with a high degree of difficulty, which tests one’s knowledge of information technology and contains other general knowledge questions. The national passing rate of the exam was 26% in the autumn in 2015. Many international students at the ASO College have passed this examination.)
