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

Los Angeles Career Forum Prep Webinar

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. Q&A session will also be available at the end to answer any questions or concerns you have.

* 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. Students in the past have used this 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.)

new!Webinar to Introduce LA Career Forum Companies

A popular webinar for job seekers, quick and easy way to learn about the companies participating in the Los Angeles Career Forum. This is perfect for those who have not yet started to apply as well as for those who have already applied to use as extra prep for interviews.

new!Last Minute Advising Session

From "What can I start doing now?" to "Can I join just to see how it is?", no question is too small. Feel free to ask about any questions or concerns with the application/interviewing process as well.

3/31 (Tue) 7:00PM - 9:00PM (PT) / 10:00PM - (ET)
4/1 (Wed) 8:00PM - 10:00PM (PT) / 11:00PM - (ET)
4/2 (Thu) 7:00PM - 9:00PM (PT) / 10:00PM - (ET)

new!Online Talk Session with Past Participants

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 after the session.
Past participants utilized these services at the LA Career Forum to jump start their job hunting process or even refine their skills. If you have just started, looking for summer internships, or attending the Tokyo Summer/Boston Career Forum, then do not miss this.

Be One Step Ahead: Pre-Event Seminar

Day 1 (4/11) 9:00AM ~	[What to know about LA Career Forum] CFN staff will explain the flow of the Career Forum such as how to visit booths without having appointments and what to expect on the first day of the LA Career Forum. If this is your first Career Forum, we recommend that you attend this seminar.
Day 2（4/12） 9:00AM ~	[Internship 101] What are internships, how to find them, and how you can leverage them in your future job hunting will be discussed in this seminar. Even if you are first or second year students, we will share experiences of past students and the benefits of doing an internship.

Pre-Registration Required Workshop

• How to write Japanese/English resume & Self PR Workshop
  The most requested content, answered! Resume is a must-bring item when attending a Career Forum, or any interview opportunity.
  
  CFN staff will go over the basics of the Japanese and English resume, the differences in recruiting styles therefore what to emphasize on your resume. The workshop will also cover the guide for writing the Self PR section, an important part in the CFN resume as well. Using a worksheet as a guide, let's get started on creating your Self PR together! Join the workshop to get your questions answered as well as create your own resume.
  4/11 (Sat.) @ 11:00AM – 12:00PM
  Sign up for this workshop
  
  
• 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. Different speakers and workshop topics will be held each day so make sure to sign up for both!
  
  4/11 (Sat.) @ 12:20PM – 1:20PM
  Speaker

  Jun Iida
  PwC Japan Group
  After graduating and gaining experience, joined the PwC Japan Group as an HC professional, focusing on new graduate recruitment of consultants. Currently based in Southern California, primarily overseeing international recruitment.

  At PwC Japan Group, members with diverse expertise and backgrounds collaborate globally to build trust in society and solve complex client challenges.
  
  While our new graduate recruitment focuses on hiring individuals ready to excel as global consultants, we are pleased to host this Introductory Seminar on Logical Thinking—an essential skill for any consultant.
  
  Logical thinking has evolved beyond a specialized consulting requirement to become a widely sought-after skill in the modern professional world. This session will help you cultivate the ability to analyze situations, ensuring your thinking is thorough and without overlap. These skills will be invaluable in your job hunting process, university coursework, and beyond.
  
  The workshop will consist primarily of individual exercises and is designed for beginners, so please feel free to join us. We look forward to your participation!
  
  
  Sign up for 4/11 Workshop
  
  
  4/12 (Sun.) ＠ 12:20PM – 1:20PM
  
  Speaker

  Makoto Uozaki
  KPMG Japan
  Senior Manager at KPMG Consulting. Oversees the new graduate recruitment.

  At KPMG, we provide advisory services that support corporate decision-making by structuring complex management challenges and developing hypothesis-driven solutions. Regardless of the industry or theme, the core skill required of a consultant is the thinking process itself: "How to frame the problem and how to derive the solution."
  
  In this workshop you will experience the practical mindset of a consultant through a case study based on a familiar business scenario. Through group work, you will walk through a series of processes—organizing issues, defining key arguments (issues), considering countermeasures, and prioritizing actions—and receive direct feedback on your findings.
  
  This session is a must-attend not only for those interested in consulting and advisory roles but also for those looking to master the logic needed for case interviews or to gain a concrete understanding of "consultant-level thinking." The workshop is designed to be accessible even for those tackling a case study for the first time. We look forward to your participation!
  
  
  Sign up for 4/12 Workshop

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]
  4/11 (Sat.) 9:00AM - / 4/12 (Sun.) 9:00AM -

• [Each service availability time]
  4/11 (Sat.) 11:00AM – 5:00PM / 4/12 (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

• Special Start Up Company Seminar (Eco-Pork America Inc.)
  Building AI From Inside the Industry
  Implementing AI in the real world requires more than model performance - it demands deep understanding of industry structure, customer operations, and supply chains. No amount of Big Tech funding can substitute for that. Eco-Pork America's CEO discusses what it means to deploy AI from inside an industry, and the career opportunities it creates.
  * No pre-registration required for this seminar. Seats may be limited so make sure to come a little early to get a seat.
  4/11 (Sat.) 3:00PM – 4:00PM
  
  
• Seminar for Exchange Students
  If you are a students on an exchange program and returning to Japan, should you start job hunting then, or are there things you can prepare before returning? This seminar will explain how to move forward with your job search.
  * No pre-registration required for this seminar. Seats may be limited so make sure to come a little early to get a seat.
  4/12 (Sun.) 3:00PM – 3:30PM
  
  
• Boston Career Forum Kick Off seminar
  How much you prepare beforehand is key during job hunting. Start your preparation for this year’s Boston Career Forum 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.
  * No pre-registration required for this seminar. Seats may be limited so make sure to come a little early to get a seat.
  4/12 (Sun.) 3:30PM – 4:30PM