Only at LA! Series of activities to help you with your job search!

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Prepare Before the Career Forum (Prep webinar, campus seminar, networking and more!）

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At the Career Forum: Job Prep Series （Resume editing, mock interview, workshops

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Prepare Before the Career Forum

Start here! CFN will share how the recruiting process works before and during the Career Forum through data and voices from past participants. Get all the information you need as you prepare for the Los Angeles Career Forum.
* CFN recommends participating in at least one webinar and/or campus seminar.

Campus Seminar

It is not an exaggeration to say that how much information and resources you have may change your job hunting results. You don't have to conduct job hunting by yourself. Find other jobseekers likes yourself and share information will benefit everyone and may provide you with a different perspective that you could not have gained on your own!

CFN will be visiting several universities in the U.S. and Canada to hold career seminars. Information about the upcoming LA Career Forum will be covered as well as the 101 on job hunting that those who just started or have several years before graduation can take advantage of. This will also be a great opportunity to connect with those who have participated in past Career Forums and other job seeking students. Please attend the seminar at locations and times that is convenient for you.

(*Please note that due to security reasons, participation may only be limited to those students from that particular university. Please check for details.)

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Career Forum Prep Webinar (held monthly)

If you're thinking, “there's no campus seminars near me.” No worries! Prep webinars will be held every month up to the Career Forum to help you prepare. Q&A session will also be available at the end to answer any questions or concerns you have.

Online talk sessions & networking

Let past participants share their Career Forum experiences. How did they prepare, what happened at the Career Forum, and more will be shared by those who have attended the LA Career Forum. There will also be time to directly ask past participants questions later as well as network with fellow jobseekers.

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At the Career Forum: Job Prep Series （Resume editing, mock interview, workshops and more!)

Past participants utilized these services at the LA Career Forum to jump start their job hunting process. If you’re looking for summer internships, attending the Tokyo Summer/Boston Career Forum, then do not miss this opportunity!

Be One Step Ahead: Pre-Event Seminar

Day 1（4/19） 9:00AM ~	[What to know about LA Career Forum & Intro to Companies] CFN staff will explain the flow of the Career Forum and what to expect on the first day of the LA Career Forum. Plus a brief introduction on the participating companies will be shared, a plus for those who may not had enough time to research all the companies beforehand!
Day 2（4/20） 9:30AM ~	[Interview Prep: Tips and Advice] Having listened to seminars and info sessions the first day and now have interviews the second day, CFN staff will provide last minute advice on interviewing and what to expect.

Pre-Registration Required Workshops

Self-Analysis / Self PR Workshop

It may sound simple, but getting to know oneself can actually take some time. However, this should not be a painful process! The workshop will help you learn the process, the purpose of self-analysis, and how it will help you when writing your Self-PR as well as during the interview process. It's your chance to let yourself shine!
4/19 (Sat.) @ 12:20PM – 1:20PM
4/20 (Sun.) @ 1:40PM – 2:40PM

Company Research Workshop

Company/industry research is as crucial as self-analysis to find your match. You can better find the right company/position for you more efficiently when you know tips on doing the company/industry research!
4/19 (Sat.) @ 3:00PM – 4:00PM
4/20 (Sun.) @ 12:20PM – 1:20PM

How to write Japanese/English resume Workshop

The most request we get! Resume is a must-bring item when attending a Career Forum. CFN staff will go over the basics of the Japanese and English resume and how they are different as well as what information should and should not be included. Join the workshop to get your questions answered as well as create your own resume.
4/19 (Sat.) @ 11:00AM – 12:00PM

Case Study Workshop

Case studies are most common for consulting firms to ask during the interview, but even shosha companies and financial companies have incorporated them as well.
For these particular workshops, Big 4 company representatives will be conducting the workshop and providing live feedback right there and then. This is only at the Los Angeles Career Forum. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience how the process works and what companies are looking for.
4/19 (Sat.) @ 1:40PM – 2:40PM
4/20 (Sun.) @ 11:00AM – 12:00PM

Available on the day of: Resume editing, Mock interview, and Career Advising

Only at Los Angeles Career Forum! Resume editing, mock interview, and career advising service will be available during the Career Forum.
To utilize the below services, you will need to pick up a reservation ticket with the specific time slots for each service, which will be first-come, first-served. Please make sure to pick one up right when you check-in. Tickets are limited.

[Reservation tickets distribution time]
4/19 (Sat.) 9:00AM - / 4/20 (Sun.) 9:30AM -

[Each service availability time]
4/19 (Sat.) 11:00AM – 5:00PM / 4/20 (Sun.) 11:00AM – 5:00PM

*All will be conducted in Japanese

Mock Interview (20 minutes)	Just like at a Career Forum, practice a 5-10 minute screening interview! Answer a few basic questions about yourself, and experienced interviewers will give you feedback.
Resume Editing (20 minutes)	Just like an English resume, your Japanese resume should reflect who you are. CFN will review your Japanese resume and give feedback.
Career Advising (20 minutes)	Chance to ask about the Career Forum or about general job searching concerns. Your job search doesn't have to be done alone! Being open to other perspectives, especially by professionals can further expand your job-searching opportunities.

At the event seminar

Boston Career Forum Kick Off seminar
How much you prepare beforehand is key during job hunting. Start your preparation for the Boston Career Forum 2025 in LA. As the organizer of the Career Forum, CFN will share insight on both jobseeker and recruiting side in regard to what and where to begin.

4/20 (Sun.) 3:00PM – 4:00PM