University Life and Job Hunting: Career Design and Self-Analysis from Early Years

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:05:00 +0900

Entering university is a major milestone in life, an exciting period filled with new learning and encounters. However, for many students, the subsequent stages of “job hunting” and “future career” might feel like events in the very distant future.

In recent years, the new graduate recruitment market in Japan has been changing rapidly. The hiring process is becoming more diverse and starting earlier, transitioning from traditional uniform schedules to early selections through internships and the introduction of job-specific hiring. Under these circumstances, rather than rushing to prepare for job hunting in the third or fourth year, actively working on career design and self-analysis from the early years (first and second years) has become extremely crucial for making satisfactory career choices.

Humanities vs. Sciences: How to Decide Your Academic Path in High School

Tue, 13 May 2025 09:00:00 +0900

Hello! Today we will discuss how to approach the humanities vs. sciences decision (Bunri Sentaku).

Key Criteria for Decision Making

Your academic interests: Economics/Literature falls under Humanities; Tech/Science goes to Sciences.
Future career path: Specialized occupations (Engineers, Doctors) require science majors.
Your strengths: Good at English/Japanese indicates humanities; Math/Science points to sciences.

How to Avoid Regrets

Choosing humanities just to escape math can limit your options later. Focus on your future goals rather than running away from subjects.

Career-Guidances on UniversityGuide

University Life and Job Hunting: Career Design and Self-Analysis from Early Years

Humanities vs. Sciences: How to Decide Your Academic Path in High School

Key Criteria for Decision Making

How to Avoid Regrets