Q1.What is the international CareerCross Forum?
Q2.What are the benefits to come to the forum?
Q3.Who should attend the International CareerCross Forum?
Q4.What is Pre-Registration and what happens with that?
Q5.Which companies will participate?
Q6.Please tell me about the venue
Q1.What is the international CareerCross Forum?
This event is for bilinguals combining three aspects in one forum; career change, education (MBA and continuing education), and seminars from industry leaders.
The International CareerCross Forum goes beyond your average “career” or “job” forum. You will be able to meet with people from a huge range of companies: from big multinationals right down to smaller operations and global micro-brands. We will also have a selection of the very best recruiting companies among the many direct-hirers. Total participating companies would be 70, from foreign companies to global Japanese companies in Japan. You will equip yourself with a wide future vision in your career.
Q2.What are the benefits to come to the forum?
- Realize your career vision, face-to-face.
The old saying "it's not what you know, but who you know" certainly still rings true today. How can you really show your winning personality and professional attitude in a standardized resume that will be scanned in under a minute? How do you know that you'll fit in with a new company’s culture? We know it’s hard and we can help. This forum is your chance to answer some of these questions by meeting face-to-face with human resource personnel from the worlds leading companies, recruiters and educational institutions.
To fully maximize your chances, we have reserved a large section of the forum as interview booths so you can spend quality time with representatives from these companies. Let people know who you are and take control of your future at the International CareerCross Forum. - Reception.
You might be scouted from companies at the cafe space from 18:00 to 20:00 on Friday February 29th. It is more casual style of opportunity where you can talk to human resource personnel over your favorite beverage. If you pre-register with the forum site, you will get a café coupon which can be used during this time. We will need to wear your job category name badge letting those HR personnel scout you more easily. - Free seminars to set you apart from the pack.
In today's rapidly changing market, you need to utilize every advantage available to distinguish yourself from the pack. In order to help, we are providing a range of free seminars on interesting and practical subjects. Previously on seminars at the forum in June, the topics included women in the workforce, MBA and how certifications could help you, etc.
For bilingual professionals seeking a career change, looking to improve their skills, or just find out more information on today’s fast-paced global industry, the International CareerCross Forum truly has something for all. - Individual Company Presentations / Seminars.
A number of participating companies will be holding their own seminars. All visitors who are experienced bilingual professionals, like you, would be the best resource that they eagerly desire to get. It is a unique style of seminar where you can find out more on each companies’ future vision and type of human resource they are looking for. - Top-tier companies = high-quality careers for you. We have invited a wide range of companies for this forum with two important attributes: they are the leaders in their industry, and they are all looking for the best bilingual professionals available. You have a wealth of options available, from big multinational corporations down to smaller independent companies, recruiters and outsourcers all vying for your attention. For those wishing to improve their current career, we will also have some of the world’s most respected educational institutions and business schools offering information regarding professional qualifications such as MBA's and CPA's.
Q3.Who should attend the International CareerCross Forum?
Please spend a moment to ask yourself the following questions:
- Are you seeking a change of career into a foreign capital (gaishikei) company?
- Do you want to utilize your English or other language skills in your job?
- Are you wondering what career-path best suits you?
- Do you want to learn how to improve your career?
- Do you know what skills you need to remain competitive in today’s market?
- Do you have an MBA or another similar qualification?
- Would you like to know more about obtaining an MBA or similar qualification?
If you found yourself nodding 'yes' to any of these questions then the CareerCross Forum could be the event that changes your future.
Q4.What is Pre-Registration and what happens with that?
You can book a meeting online and maximize your time and exposure.
Pre-register now and you might win something!
All you need to do to pre-registration is to complete the simple “My Mini Resume” form and register online. Registration is free (you also can register on the forum day); however, pre-registrants are entered int the drawing to might win a great prize from CareerCross Forum.
Register now
4 benefits for Pre-registrants
- As a special offer for pre-registering candidates, you will also have a chance to win travel voucher or subscriptions to business magazines!
- You can request meetings with companies from one month before the forum starts.
- Hiring companies can contact you via “scouting alerts” from two weeks before the forum.
- A free café coupon for food/beverage at the reception on Friday evening Feb. 29th.
Q5.Which companies will participate?
We are expecting upwards of 70 hiring companies which is almost double the amount in the inaugural edition in June 2007. Global Japanese companies as well as foreign companies who pro-actively look to hire people participate in the CareerCross Forum.
The majority of the exhibiting companies are foreign-affiliated companies who are actively looking to hire professional bilingual people. This is a great opportunity for you to meet and talk face-to-face with human personnel from these desirable corporations.
Educational Institutions The forum features both domestic and international educational institutions; this is a must-see for people seeking MBA or similar qualifications.
Q6.What it the seminar schedule like?
We will be holding professional seminars by industry experts sharing their knowledge. New for this year are special presentations and individual corporate seminars by exhibiting companies during the forum.
Career Seminar
A complete seminar program is in place to meet your needs and interests ---- from Sales training seminars, MBA preparation, Finance, Information Technology, and Working Women. Free seminars and everybody is welcome.
* We will distribute entry tickets 30 minutes before each seminar at the seminar reception desk as seats are limited.
Individual Company Presentations / Seminars
Some of the participating companies will be holding their own company seminars and orientation meetings during the two-day forum. Whether the seminar be about their human resource requirements or their future vision, this is a unique opportunity to get to know more about these companies and their needs.
