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Yui - 
Company Employee

Even though many of our graduates will have progressed in their careers since completing a case study, they are still of interest to students who wish to gain an understanding of the world of work.

About the job

Main responsibilities

Enhancing the productivity of manufacturing processes

Typical day

7:30 - arrive at the office and check emails
8:00 - meet with engineers
12:00 - lunch break
13:00 - visit a plant
15:00 - meet with project team members
17:00 - make materials for reports to managers
20:00 - return home

What do I enjoy about my job?

Being able to know new technologies

Challenging aspects

Need to understand engineering logic even though it's hard to catch up.
Need to deal with things in a timely manner, and sometimes need to work very long hours

Skills/qualifications I use in my job?

Data analysis and basic OA skills


Career information

Brief history since leaving University

It was 2-3 months after my graduation that I started to job hunt in Japan.

As I was quite interested in the automotive industry I applied to automotive makers and dealers. I thought it would be also suitable for me to find jobs where I could use my English language skills, so I applied to some trading companies as well.

I got three offers in total, and I chose the one I'd wanted to work in for ages!

Where do I see myself in the future?

I will work in the same industry, unsure whether I'll change my company or not though. So far, I like the current company and plan to work here for another 5 years.


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Last updated: 27 Jan 2017