Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
13545:IR18‐FE202 Professional Workshop (R) § 13546:IR-EDS301 Professional Workshop (R) § 13547:RUIR-2807 Professional Workshop(R) 2020 Spring Fri4-5 College Of International Relations NISHIZAKI SUMIYO 2

Campus

KIC/KIC

Class Venue

KOSHINKAN　KS303/KOSHINKAN　KS303

Language

English

Course Outline and Method

This course is designed to help international students/bilingual Japanese students start a job search in both Japanese and international job markets. Students will understand job market trends and examine various career options that match their interests. They will 1) research sectors and companies they wish to apply, 2) prepare application documents, and 3) participate in mock interviews.

Additionally, the class invites several guest speakers who will share their job-search and work experiences. Potential areas include international cooperation, foreign affairs, international businesses such as consulting and startups, and media. The guest lectures will be conducted on Zoom.

Student Attainment Objectives

The students will be able to:
1. Identify sectors and companies which meet a student’s skills and interests
2. Prepare application documents
3. Understand useful resources
4. Learn how to start job-search and how to apply for companies/organizations
5. Get ready for interviews through in-class mock interviews

Recommended Preparatory Course

No prerequisite classes

Course Schedule

Lecture/Instructor（When there are multiple instructors) Theme
Keyword, References and Supplementary Information
1

Introduction to the Professional Workshop (May 8)

*Recent job market trends
*Online resources
*Your tasks for this semester

2

Understanding yourself (May 15)

*Self-assessment activities (Jiko bunseki)
*A SWOT analysis
*A self-introduction statement
3

Preparing application documents/an interview practice (May 22)

*CV
*Typical interview questions
*Mock interviews
4

A group interview practice/sector research (May 29)

*Typical group interview questions
*An overview of case interviews

5

Individual consultation on application documents (June 5)

Students are invited to make an appointment with the instructor.
6

Guest lecture: A career in a startup company (June 12)

Speaker: Ms. Kumi Ito
(CEO at 4U Lifecare Inc., the former Director and International Assignee to the Corporate Strategy Department at IBM US Headquarters)
7

Guest lecture: The Ritsumeikan Career Office guidance session (June 19)

Speaker: A Ritsumeikan career office staff member

8

Guest lecture: A career as a diplomat (June 26)

Speaker: Ambassador Masafumi Ishii
(The Embassy of Japan in Indonesia)
9

Guest lecture: Conversation with Ritsumeikan OB (July 3)

Speaker: A staff member of the Softbank Business Development Unit, Ritsumeikan GS Class of 2019
10

Guest lecture: Conversation with Ritsumeikan OG (July 10)

Speaker: Consultant, Robert Walters Japan, Ritsumeikan GS Class of 2018
11-12

Individual consultation on application documents (July 17, 2 class hours)

Students are invited to make an appointment with the instructor.
13

Guest lecture: How to create a strong graduate school application (July 31)

Speaker: An MA student at Oxford University, Ritsumeikan GS Class of 2019

Class Format

Recommendations for Private Study

Choose a few sectors and companies which you might want to apply. Research those sectors and companies to understand what sorts of preparation is required to become a successful job candidate.

Grade Evaluation Method

Kind Percentage Grading Criteria etc.
Final Examination (Written) 0

Report Examination
(A report to be submitted by the unified deadline)		 0

Exams and/or Reports other than those stated above, and Continuous Assessment　
(Evaluation of Everyday Performance in Class)		 100

Class participation: 50%
Assignments (application documents of your choice): 30%
Presentation: 20%

Grade Evaluation Method （Note）

Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

Textbooks

Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）

Reference Books

Reference Books （Frequency of Use, Note）

Web Pages for Reference

RAINBOW（立命館統合情報システム）
http://www.ritsumei.ac.jp/acd/mr/i-system/

How to Communicate with the Instructor In and Out of Class(Including Instructor Contact Information)

Learning Management System （manaba+R）,Talk with Students

Other Comments

[Note on the 2020 Spring Semester]
The class is conducted on Zoom during the 4th period on Fridays unless a change is notified in advance. Attendance is not mandatory, but try to regularly attend or set up an appointment with the instructor. Lecture Powerpoint slides are available on Manaba.



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[Not to apply in Spring 2020]
■Attendance
*Please arrive on time. If you are late more than 15 minutes, your attendance will be marked as an absence.
*In order to earn credits, you have to attend 10 or more class meetings.

■Non-work talking is strictly prohibited.
■The class may have 2-3 guest speakers. Students are expected to attend all guest speaker sessions.

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