On Wednesday, October 28, the Keio Institute of Law and Politics (KILP) held its first "Meeting with Successful Candidates of the National Public Service Examination" in Room 453 of the South School Building on the Mita Campus.
The event was planned as an informal gathering where Keio students could hear directly from fellow students who passed the National Public Service Examination about their exam preparation and learning experiences. Approximately 30 Keio students participated on the day.
In the first part of the event, 10 successful candidates who have received job offers from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism took the stage for a panel discussion.
The panelists shared realistic and valuable experiences and advice based on their own journeys. This included a preparation phase covering exam strategies, study plans, and how to choose a career path or ministry, as well as a practical phase covering how to conduct ministry visits and alumni visits, and how to balance the process with private-sector job hunting. The participating students listened intently while taking notes.
In the second part, participants were divided into groups by school year for group discussions that included the successful candidates.
The successful candidates carefully answered specific questions and concerns from the participants one by one, leading to a lively exchange of ideas throughout. It was a fruitful time for the participants, boosting their motivation and helping them form a clearer picture of their future studies and job-hunting activities.
The Keio Institute of Law and Politics will continue to undertake initiatives to support students aiming to become national public servants.
Photography: Aki Takematsu