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For Recruiters

Why Recruit IUJ Students?

International University of Japan (IUJ) is highly ranked in Japan and across Asia.
IUJ educates highly motivated, internationally diverse graduate students equipped with practical skills for today’s global business environment. 
At IUJ Career Support, we are dedicated to facilitating successful recruitment for both students and companies. We warmly welcome any inquiries you may have regarding recruitment opportunities.

Recruitment Schedule

*International students must change their visa status to “work,” which usually takes 1–2 months. 
To join immediately after graduation, offers should ideally be finalized by April.
  Jan - Feb Mar - Apr May - Jun July -
Full-time
Employment		 On-campus/Online
info sessions		 Document screening, interviews, job offers Application for change of status of residence* & Onboarding preparation Joining at the candidate’s preferred timing
*August graduates typically join from September
Internship On-campus/online info sessions Screening and interviews
Participant selection		 Internship implementation  

Employers can recruit our students through the following four methods.

  1. Select candidates from the IUJ Resume Book and conduct interviews.
  2. Share job posting with IUJ; applications will be compiled and interviews arranged.
  3. Share job posting with IUJ and receive recommended candidates for interviews.
  4. Send job posting to IUJ; students apply directly.

Internship

IUJ recommends both on-site and online internships for students, as they provide valuable opportunities to gain practical experience, deepen industry understanding, and support smooth career development, including employment in Japan.

Internship Conditions
*The details will be determined in accordance with the host organization’s schedule and preferences.
Internship Period During the summer vacation (July - September)
Duration* 1 week to 3 months
Format* On-site (in-person) or Online
Compensation* Paid or Unpaid
Allowances* - Round-trip transportation 
- Accommodation (provision of lodging facilities)
- Lunch (meals provided in kind)
Insurance The “Student Education and Research Accident Insurance” applies upon agreement among the host company, the university, and the student.
Status of Residence If international students are hired for paid internships, they must obtain a “Permission to Engage in Activity Other Than That Permitted under the Status of Residence” (資格外活動許可) on their own.

NOTE:
For paid internships: Under Japanese immigration law, international students residing on a student visa are permitted to work up to a maximum of 8 hours per day during long vacation periods. For further details, please refer to the Immigration Services Agency of Japan website.

The Immigration Services Agency of Japan website

Internship Cases in the past
  • Market entry marketing strategy for a specific country or product
  • Database development
  • Research on foreign government policies that may impact business operations
  • Preparation of presentation materials for business strategy development

IUJ provides the following services to companies for recruitment and internship opportunities.

Resume Book

We compile all job and internship seekers’ resumes and publish them every January. The Resume Book is distributed free of charge to recruiting organizations. Please feel free to contact us if you would like to request a copy or refer to it.

Company Info Session for Job and Internship positions
Implementation Period Year-round (except summer break between Jul and Sep), recommended Jan–Apr
Date On Weekdays
Time Info session 12:10 - 12:55 (fixed)
Interviews/Casual meetings with candidates from 13:00 (optional)
Number of Companies in the info session One company per day
Format On-campus or Online

For further information, please feel free to contact us.

IUJ Career Support Office
Inquiry Form