Employment support system
The Career Support Division is a reliable ally that will support you in realizing your dreams for the future throughout your four years at the university.
We provide detailed employment support, including unique job-hunting guidance programs and a system in which each student is assigned a dedicated staff member.
Introduction of each support measure
Career Advisor
Personal support for job hunting problems
We have career advisors in each department who meet with students repeatedly, up to about 10 times per student.
Industry Seminars
Listen to "real voices from companies" and understand "industry trends" and "job content"
To help students deepen their research into the industry and companies when considering future employment, we Assistant Professor representatives from leading companies in the industry to give lectures on the current state of the industry and actual work content.
Joint Company Information Session
An event just for our university, with 350 companies participating
It is held every February for 7 to 9 days.
Internship
By experiencing actual work, you can get a clear picture of your future.
This internship is aimed primarily at third-year students and provides work experience at companies and organizations. Many companies cooperate with us every year, and many students participate.
Internships, which offer long-term work experience, are a great opportunity to experience the workplace of a company. You can experience the flow of work and the depth of each task. In addition, by seriously thinking about "what is a company?" and "what does it mean to work?", you can reaffirm your own future potential and aptitude.
Internships, which offer long-term work experience, are a great opportunity to experience the workplace of a company. You can experience the flow of work and the depth of each task. In addition, by seriously thinking about "what is a company?" and "what does it mean to work?", you can reaffirm your own future potential and aptitude.
Job fairs and activities schedule
| month | Major employment events | Job hunting process | |
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| Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Robotics and Design, Faculty of Intellectual Property (including graduate school) |
Faculty of Information Science and Technology (including graduate school) |
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| May | 9th to 13th Job Guidance 1 Overview and current situation |
12th Job Guidance① Overview, current situation, resume writing, internship application |
Report on the current employment situation |
| June | 2nd Job Guidance② Learn from job hunting experiences Learn interview techniques Job hunting mock test ① Web Comprehensive Test |
Report on this year's employment situation Start self-analysis ●Look back on university life and life before high school ●Consider strengths and weaknesses | |
| July | 4th to 8th: Job Hunting Guidance② Self-Analysis Job Hunting Mock Test① SPI Practice Test |
7th Job Hunting Guidance ③ Industry/Company Research Employment Mock Test② SPI mock test, Web comprehensive test |
Start self-analysis ●Look back on your life before high school and university ●Consider your strengths and weaknesses |
| September | 29th Job Hunting Guidance ④ SPI Preparation Course Job Hunting Mock Test③ Tamatebako mock test, Web comprehensive test |
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| October | 3rd to 7th Job Hunting Guidance ③ Industry/Company Research Employment Mock Test② General Knowledge Test 13th to 19th Job Hunting Mock Test③ |
20th and 27th Mock interviews | Research industries, business sectors, and job types through newspapers, magazines, employment department materials, employment lectures, employment magazines, etc. ● Think about how to promote yourself |
| November | 4th to 10th: Job Hunting Guidance ④ How to write a resume: Job hunting mock test #4 Creating an application form 11th to 17th Industry Seminar 24th to 30th: Job Hunting Guidance ⑤ Job Hunting Experience Reporting Session |
10th Mock interview session 17th to December 10th Career interview |
Completing your resume: Create a resume (specified by your university) based on self-analysis and company research, and have it reviewed by the career department, etc. |
| December | 5th to 16th Industry Seminar | November 17th to December 10th Career interview |  |
| January | 12th Job Hunting Guidance ⑤ Last minute preparation mock job test ④ SPI mock test, Web comprehensive test |
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| February | Individual mock interview 16th to 25th Joint Company Information Session |
Career consultation | |
| March | 2nd to 4th: Joint Company Information Session | Joint Company Information Session | Company Visit (Seminars, company information sessions, factory tours, etc.) |
| March to May | Applying through job-hunting sites, company information sessions Online written test Joint company information session |
Start researching companies (entry) Apply to companies that interest you through job search sites, etc., and deepen your understanding of each company. |
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| June onwards | Taking the employment exam (interview, etc.) Job offer (submission of career decision documents, completion of questionnaire) |
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Graduate School
Support for continuing to graduate school to pursue advanced knowledge and expertise
In addition to the four years of undergraduate study, we also support students who wish to gain more advanced knowledge and skills and pursue more specialized research by continuing on to graduate school.
Career Support Department User Guide
User Guide
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You can also ask a career advisor for advice on how to write your resume and application form.
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You can freely use computers and printers. You can also browse the latest job information on the Internet.
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Career advisors will meet with students multiple times to help them find the most suitable career path.
In addition, the Career Support Department has a wide range of materials for career planning, including economic and employment magazines, civil service exam magazines, and recruitment exam question collections.
Office hours
| Department | day of week | time | telephone number |
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| Career Support Department, Career Support Division [Omiya Campus] | Monday to Friday | 9:00～17:30 | 06-6954-4093 |
| Saturday | 9:00～17:00 | ||
| Career Support Department, Career Support Division [Umeda Campus] | Monday to Friday | 9:00～17:30 | 06-6147-6406 |
| Saturday | 9:00～17:00 | ||
| Career Support Department, Career Support Division [Hirakata Campus] | Monday to Friday | 9:00～17:30 | 072-866-5308 |
| Saturday | 9:00～17:00 |
Post-graduation employment support
Osaka Institute of Technology has set up a consultation desk for those who have not yet found employment by graduation, those who are considering changing jobs after graduation, and international students.
Career advisors are available to provide career consultations, and if you have any questions or concerns about your job search, please make use of the University's Career Support Department.
Job hunting support for international students
At Osaka Institute of Technology, the Career Support Department has set up a consultation desk for international students regarding employment.
If you are an international student and have any questions or concerns about your job search, please make use of the consultation desk.
■International Student Office Omiya Campus (Building 8, 2nd floor): Career Support Department, Career Support Division Hayashi Umeda Campus (7th floor): Career Support Department, Career Support Division Kumamoto Hirakata Campus (Building 1, 1st floor): Career Support Department, Career Support Division Okawa
Job placement support for doctoral students
As society becomes more complex and diverse, there are high expectations that highly specialized personnel, including those with doctorates, will be able to demonstrate their abilities in a variety of fields, not only at universities and research institutions but also in private companies, etc. Osaka Institute of Technology provides the following support to create an environment in which doctoral students can independently choose their career paths and utilize their expertise in a variety of areas of society.
■Career Support for Doctoral Students
We provide practical support for job hunting activities, such as job guidance, job mock tests, and the provision of job information and reference materials.
In order to foster practical human resources through collaboration with industry, we hold matching events between doctoral students and industry, and encourage corporate internships.
We have a system in place where you can receive individual consultations from specialized staff regarding your career path. If you would like to broaden your horizons regarding your career after obtaining your degree, please contact our doctoral human resources career support team.
■Career Support for Doctoral Students
Mutsuo Sano, Advisor to the President, Director of the Center for Innovation Design Education and Research (CIDRe), and Specially Appointed Professor in the Faculty of Information Science and Technology
Hiroyuki Agata, Director of Career Support Department
Employment FAQ
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How can I obtain a university-approved resume?
Simply log in to OIT Job Navigation and go to "Register Resume" in the menu to enter your resume and print it out digitally or on paper.
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Q: How can I obtain a certificate of academic record, expected graduation (completion) and health certificate?
Please refer to the following page to check how to issue an online certificate. It can also be issued at convenience stores (see details).
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Please tell me how to record TOEIC scores.
Please enter your highest score from the "Public Test" or "TOEIC-IP (on-campus)" in the designated field.
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Q: What are the internal application criteria for recommendation applications?
If you would like to apply, please contact the Career Support Department. We will recommend those who meet the criteria. If you apply through a recommendation, you will not be able to withdraw from the selection process or decline a job offer.
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How can I get advice about job hunting?
The Career Support Department provides individual consultations. Please feel free to ask at the reception desk.