Keio University

AY 2025 On-Campus Career Support Seminars and Guidance Sessions

*To register for an event, please use the "[Yagami] AY 2025 Live/In-Person Sessions" link below.

We offer a variety of seminars and guidance sessions on careers and job searching. We encourage you to make active use of them. Unauthorized reproduction of any content is strictly prohibited.

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[Yagami] AY 2025 Live/In-Person Sessions

NEW! "Faculty of Science and Technology and Graduate School of Science and Technology Long-Term Internship Information Session"

"Faculty of Science and Technology and Graduate School of Science and Technology Long-Term Internship Information Session"

Date and Time

Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 5:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m. (tentative)

Target Audience

All students of the Faculty of Science and Technology and the Graduate School of Science and Technology.

Participation is especially recommended for the following students:

  • Fourth-year students in the Faculty of Science and Technology (scheduled to enter the master's program in April 2026)

  • First-year master's students who enrolled in September 2025

  • Doctoral Programs students

Format

Online (Zoom)

Contents

Schedule

5:30–5:40 p.m. General Guidance Session for Students from the University (approx. 10 min.)

5:45–6:45 p.m. Short Presentations by Companies (Company and Internship Introductions)

6:50–7:10 p.m. Individual Company Program Explanations and Q&A (Session 1)

7:10–7:30 p.m. Individual Company Program Explanations and Q&A (Session 2)

7:30–7:50 p.m. Individual Company Program Explanations and Q&A (Session 3)

8:00 p.m. Scheduled to End

Participating Companies (12)

I-System / Apple Japan / ID Holdings / SENSY / ServiceNow / Toshiba

HALZ Group / IBM Japan / Fureai Service / Bosch / MinebeaMitsumi / Rakuten Group

*Please refer to the poster for details.

About the Career Guidance by Department

In mid-January 2026, information sessions will be held in each department covering important points about job hunting with school recommendations and details on the career path survey.

Students of the Faculty of Science and Technology who plan to hunt for jobs are required to review this information.

Please check the page above or the news section on K-Support for details.

[Yagami] On-Demand Courses and Support Tools for Job Hunting (AY 2025)

[Yagami] Past Seminars from AY 2025 (Archived Recordings)

[Event Finished] "Get-together with Seniors from the Class of 2026"

"Get-together with Seniors from the Class of 2026"

Date and Time

Wednesday, October 29, 1:30–4:30 p.m. (tentative)

Target Audience

Open to all students (especially recommended for third-year undergraduates and first-year master's students).

Format

In-person

Location

Yagami Campus, YIL (Yagami Innovation Laboratory)

Details

Senior students who have recently completed their job hunting will share their experiences, including how they balanced their job search with their research activities. The event will be a casual get-together where you can freely ask questions and listen to their stories.

Speakers

Students who have completed their job hunting this academic year (fourth-year undergraduates from the Faculty of Science and Technology and second-year master's students from the Graduate School of Science and Technology).

[Event Finished] "Get-together with Keio Science and Technology Seniors"

"Get-together with Keio Science and Technology Seniors"

Date and Time

Friday, October 24, 6:10 PM–8:00 PM (tentative)

Target Audience

Open to students of all academic years. (Participation is especially recommended for third-year undergraduate and first-year master's students.)

Format

In-person

Location

Multimedia Room, B2F, Building 14, Yagami Campus

Details

A networking reception with alumni employees from the Faculty of Science and Technology.

Participating Companies (in no particular order)

IBM Japan, Ltd.; Mitsui & Co., Ltd.; Nomura Research Institute, Ltd.; NTT DOCOMO, INC.; NS Solutions Corporation

*This list will be updated periodically.

This is the last event of the academic year. Don't miss this chance to speak with our alumni!

Concluded: Waseda-Keio Joint Doctoral Career Design Conference

Waseda-Keio Joint Doctoral Career Design Conference

Date and Time

Thursday, October 9, 2025, 1:00 PM–5:30 PM (tentative)

Venue

Komatsu 100th Anniversary Hall, Building 121 (Research Innovation Center), Waseda University (tentative)

Eligibility

Students (from both humanities and sciences) enrolled in the latter-stage or integrated doctoral programs at Waseda University and Keio University.

Language

Japanese and English (Simultaneous interpretation will be available only for the "Company and Research Institute Information Session.")

Description

A networking and exchange event to connect with companies, organizations, and research institutes interested in hiring doctoral graduates.

Participating Companies

Up to 20 companies (*The list of participating companies will be updated as they are confirmed.)

*This event is open only to currently enrolled students of Waseda University and Keio University.

Concluded: Four-University Joint Mock Group Discussion (Keio University, Aoyama Gakuin University, Yokohama National University, Yokohama City University)

Date and Time

Friday, August 8, 2025, 4:30 PM–6:00 PM

Format

Online (Zoom Meeting)

Eligibility

Third-year undergraduate students of the Faculty of Science and Technology, first-year master's students of the Graduate School of Science and Technology, and doctoral students.

Details

Participants will take part in group discussions (GD) in groups of six to eight. Instructors will provide feedback after the GD sessions. This is a valuable opportunity to practice with students from other universities. No advance preparation is required, and there is no dress code.

Instructor

GAKUJO CO., LTD.

Registration Site

*The URL will be sent in the registration confirmation email.

[Ended] Actuarial Research Seminar

Date and Time

Tuesday, July 2, 2024, 6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.

Format

HyFlex (in-person at the Yagami Innovation Laboratory (YIL) and online via Zoom)

Eligibility

All students of the Faculty of Science and Technology and the Graduate School of Science and Technology (students from other faculties are also welcome to participate).

Details

Introduction to the actuarial profession, the appeal of different industry sectors, and individual consultations.

Instructor

The Institute of Actuaries of Japan

Technical Interview Preparation Workshop: Observe a Mock Technical Interview with a Recruiter from a Listed Company and a Junior Employee!

Technical Interview Preparation Workshop: Observe a Mock Technical Interview with a Recruiter from a Publicly Traded Company and a Junior Employee

Date and Time

Friday, June 27, 2025, 6:10–7:40 p.m.

Target Audience

Recommended for students graduating in 2027 (third-year undergraduate students, first-year master's students, and doctoral students). Students from other academic years are also welcome.

Format

Online (Zoom Meeting)

Content

Explanation of Key Points for Technical Interviews

Cooperating Company

MinebeaMitsumi Inc.

(Postponed) Quick Introduction to Design Thinking Workshop: Perspectives on Design Thinking and Career Strategy for the Future. *Note: This workshop will not be held this academic year.

Date and Time

Thursday, June 12, 12:20–12:55 p.m.

Target Audience

Open to all students (recommended for third-year undergraduates and first-year master's students graduating in 2026). Students from other academic years and faculties are also welcome.

Instructor

VISITS, Inc.

Format

Online (Zoom Meeting; see poster for details)

*This event has been postponed.

[Concluded] Group Discussion Preparation Workshop

Date and Time

Monday, June 9, 2025, 6:10–7:40 p.m.

Target Audience

Open to students of all academic years (especially recommended for third-year undergraduate and first-year master's students in the Class of 2026).

Format

In-person at MMR, Yagami Campus

Description

Explanation of key points and strategies for group discussions, followed by a hands-on practice session.

Cooperating Company

NTT DOCOMO, INC.

Case Interview and Fermi Estimation Workshop

Archived Video (Available until March 31, 2026)

Materials (Available until March 31, 2026)

Date and Time

Wednesday, June 4, 6:10–7:40 p.m.

Target Audience

Open to students of all academic years. Recommended for third-year undergraduate and first-year master's students (Class of 2026). Students from other academic years and departments are also welcome.

Instructor

GAKUJO CO.,LTD.

Format

Online (Zoom Meeting)

Concluded: Roundtable Discussion with Alumni from the Keio Faculty of Science and Technology

Date and Time

Friday, May 30, 2025, 6:10–8:00 p.m.

Target Audience

Open to all students (especially recommended for third-year undergraduates and first-year master's students).

Format

In-person (MMR, Yagami Campus)

Details

Informal get-together (standing buffet) with alumni employees from the Keio Faculty of Science and Technology.

Participating Companies

Kobe Steel, Komatsu, Panasonic Holdings, Hitachi, Mizuho Bank, and Mitsubishi Electric

Group Interview Preparation Workshop

Archived Video (Available until March 31, 2026)

Date and Time

Wednesday, May 28, 6:10–7:40 p.m.

Target Audience

For the Class of 2027 (recommended for third-year undergraduates, first-year master's students, and doctoral students). *Students from other years are also welcome!

*Mock interview practice is also available (for approximately 10 participants).

*Those not participating in the practice sessions may also watch the interviews.

*Registration is required for both participation and observation.

Thinking About "HATARAKU": Myths and Realities of Job Hunting—Hearing from Working Alumni of the Keio Faculty of Science and Technology

Archived Videos: No. 1, No. 2 (Available until March 31, 2026)

Materials (Available until March 31, 2026)

Date and Time

Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 6:10–7:40 p.m.

Target Audience

All academic years (recommended for first- and second-year undergraduates)

Participating Companies

Hitachi, Ltd., Fujitsu Limited, and Mitsubishi Research Institute, Inc. (4 people)

Format

Online (Zoom Meeting)

Self-Analysis and ES Preparation Workshop

Archived Video (Available until March 31, 2026)

Materials (Available until March 31, 2026)

Date and Time

Friday, April 25, 2025, 6:10–7:40 p.m.

Target Audience

Open to all academic years (especially recommended for third-year undergraduates, first-year master's students, and doctoral students graduating in 2027). *Students from other years are also welcome.

Format

Online (Zoom Meeting)

Career Guidance for Keio Faculty of Science and Technology Students—The Latest on Job Hunting: The Current Situation for the Class of 2026 and a Forecast for the Class of 2027

Archived Video (Available until March 31, 2026)

Date and Time

Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 6:10 PM–7:40 PM

Target Audience

Open to all students (especially recommended for third-year undergraduate students, first-year master's students, and doctoral students [Class of 2027]). Students from other academic years are also welcome.

Format

Online (Zoom meeting)

Job Hunting for Science and Engineering Students: Starting in the Fall

Archived Video

Materials

Date and Time

Friday, September 26, 2025, noon–1:00 PM

Format

Online (Zoom meeting)

Target Audience

Open to all students (especially recommended for third-year undergraduate students, first-year master's students, and doctoral students [Class of 2027]). Students from other academic years are also welcome.

Content

An explanation of the school recommendation system for job hunting and the university's career support system.

Joint Waseda-Keio-Tokyo University of Science "Career Path Seminar for Doctoral Students"—A Conversation with PhDs on Diverse Career Paths

Archived Video

Date and Time

Thursday, September 25, 2025, 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.

Format

Online (Zoom Meeting)

Target Audience

All undergraduate and graduate students (especially recommended for third-year undergraduates, first-year master's students, and doctoral students graduating in 2027). Students from other years are also welcome!

Program

A panel discussion with five doctoral graduates from three universities, followed by small group discussions in breakout rooms.

6:00 p.m.: Opening Remarks

6:05 p.m.: Panel discussion with doctoral speakers from humanities and sciences backgrounds from three universities (approx. 85 min.)

7:30 p.m.: Small group discussions in breakout rooms (approx. 25 min.)

[University-wide / Hosted by Other Campuses] Career Guidance

You can watch and participate in guidance sessions hosted by other campuses as well as your own. We encourage you to take full advantage of these opportunities. Unauthorized reproduction of the content of any session is strictly prohibited. Please see below for details.

In addition, past seminars are available for on-demand viewing.

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