Characteristics of Internships in Japan
Internships can be very useful prior to job hunting. In other countries, people often participate in long-term internships to gain skills and experience, but this is often not the case in Japan. In this article, we will discuss internships in Japan; it would be useful for international students who are trying to find a job in Japan to know the difference.
Purpose of Internships in Japan
The purpose of internships in Japan can be summed up in one word: to experience work. by hearing directly from people actually working at a company and experiencing the work, you can learn about the company’s work and atmosphere of the workplace. In fact, according to a survey conducted by Rikunabi, the most common reason for participating in an internship was to “experience the workplace and get a concrete image of what it is like to work as a member of society.” Another reason was “to be able to relate to talk to people of different ages”. In this way , internships are mainly an opportunity to actually work and see if it is a good fit for you and the atmosphere of the company.
Types of Internships in Japan
In Japan, there are various types of internships. they can be broadly divided into two types: short-term and long-term.
Short term
The first type, the “short-term type” , might be the most common type in Japan. Among these, the 「セミナー・見学型」or the “seminar/visit type” is particular common among large companies. This type lasts from one to two days, and is more like a company presentation than an internship. other type include 「業務実践型」or“practical work experience”, in which you can actually experience work, and 「課題解決型」or “problem-solving”, in which you solve a corporate issue.
Long term
In the “long term type”, you work for a month or more, almost like an employee. This is especially common in venture companies and small and medium size companies, and many of them are paid internships. Do your research while thinking about what kind of internship you would like to participate in at which company.
How to find an internship
If you already know the industry you are interested in, you can research within that industry. If not, you may want to look into the internship period (when the internship program is going to happen) or at your university’s career center.
Summary
In this article, we have presented the benefits and types of internships. Internships are very important when you search for a job. Before participating in an internship, you should carefully research the industry in which you are interested.
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