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Every day APU students diligently search for jobs amid an incredibly difficult economic situation. While some students have already secured early unofficial job offers from the companies and organizations of their choosing, there are some students who continue to search for jobs for whatever reason. The Career Office, which has a stellar record in job placement assistance, is pouring even more efforts into student guidance and support this year. The Office sends a wide variety of messages to students every day, and they ask that you keep in mind the following points:
- "Know APU's strengths. Know your strengths. Use these as your tools, have confidence and keep on trying!"
- Today, as many companies focus their sights on internationalization, the global perspective fostered on APU's campus and through its networks in 87 countries and regions is in great demand.
- "There is a mountain of potential in a wide array of fields."
- Maybe you are not giving yourself and your skills enough credit. No matter what industry or company, there is a place for you out there. For example, in manufacturing not everyone is directly involved in the production of goods. There are divisions for accounting, sales, systems engineering and more.
- "For your interviews, learn to sum up answers in 1 minute. "
- It is essential to be brief, concise, easy to understand and clear.
- "Feel free to consult with the Career Office staff about anything."
- Of course your hard work is essential, but remember this: the entire university support system is built to help motivated, young students "spread their wings" and take off into the world.
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Prof.TAKANO spent many years with NEC Corporation working on international projects. He also served as the Chairman and CEO of NEC Europe. He came to APU in April 2008 and was appointed as Dean of Careers in April 2009. |
| APU has boasted high job offer rates since its inception. Today we join The APU Times member and aspiring journalist NIRAULA Baburam as he talks with APU alumni member Mr.ETO who works for a local newspaper company. |
ETO Yoshihisa
(APU 3rd Batch,
Oita Prefecture)
Graduated in AY 2005. Joined Oita Godo Shimbun 2006. The Kunisaki Office Chief as of April 2008. |
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NIRAULA Baburam
(APS 3, Nepal)
Interested in working in mass media. Currently a member of the student newspaper The APU Times. |
| Baburam |
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Mr.ETO, why did you want to work in mass media? What challenges have you faced? |
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| ETO |
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Actually, I wasn't interested in the field when I first enrolled: it was an APU class that aroused my interest. I became intrigued by mass media after learning about the Minamata poisoning incident. One big challenge after I started working was my first assignment. I was placed in the Politics section and worked from morning until night. It was very busy. I was new and still trying to learn the ropes, and on top of that, it was physically demanding. |
| Baburam |
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You mentioned learning about the media in class. What other study methods do you think students should undertake? |
YOKOYAMA Hideo.
Climber's High.
Bungeishunju, 2006.
The story of how local newspaper reporters caught in the media maelstrom battled to cover the crash of JAL Flight 123. |
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| ETO |
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Let's see. You can learn about media from books and the internet, and for students, internships are a good way to experience the industry first-hand. |
| Baburam |
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Please tell me what skills a good reporter needs. |
| ETO |
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You have to be interested in everything and have to be willing to work hard. Just like APU, you have to be comfortable with all kinds of people, and it's important to think about things objectively. In the news, there are always two sides to every story. You don't just report the facts, you seek ways to solve problems, and in doing that, I think you can make a contribution to society. |
| Baburam |
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Finally, what do you like about this job? |
| ETO |
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You make wide ranging contacts in the public and private sectors and can grow as a person. Sometimes the job is really tough, but when you get the big scoop it is incredibly satisfying. You get a real sense of achievement, and that's why I keep doing it. It's tough, but it's a lot of fun. Good luck to you all. |
| Baburam |
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Thank you. |
[Editor's Note]
In a discussion that lasted nearly 3 hours, we were able to get some in-depth insights. I was impressed when Mr.ETO said that he always carries a laptop, camera, PHS and cell phone even when he's not on duty. Mr.ETO said that in mass media you make mistakes and hone your skills, and that you can really grow as a person. This discussion has gotten all of us more interested in the industry.
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Reported by:
Student Press Assistants (SPA)
JIMENEZ
(GSAD1, Philippines)
KOMORI Midori
(APS 2, JAPAN)
MAEHARA Hironobu
(APS 3, JAPAN)
HOSAKA Ryosuke
(APS 2, JAPAN) |
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"Know Your Strengths!"
A Message from Prof. TAKANO, Dean of Careers |
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