No. 8 About Jobs at Japanese Companies ② – System Engineers, Sales/Services –
This section will explain work done by system engineers, which is especially popular among international students, and work related to sales/service. This information will be helpful for international students searching for jobs in Japan.
About system engineers
A system engineer mainly handles the development, design, and testing of system.
One important task is finding out what type of system a client wants.
In addition to technical skills related to computers, etc., this work also requires communication skills in order to understand the needs of clients and working as a team.
About system engineers: Companies proactively hire international workers
Demand for system engineers is continuously expanding as new technologies such as IoT and AI become available.
This work requires advanced skills, so many Japanese companies are looking for skilled workers both inside and outside Japan.
In recent years, the need for “bridge system engineers” who connect Japanese companies with overseas developers has increased, so it is expected that the demand for hiring international students who understand the cultures, customs, and languages of Japan and other countries will increase.
Among the various jobs available, it can be said that international students are regularly employed as system engineers.
About sales/service
Sales involves not only selling products, but also responding to questions and complaints from customers as well as follow-up service.
In addition to sales at stores, sales is also done by visiting customers.
Typical service work involves reception work at hotels and restaurants.
Since the service industry has diversified and the number of visitors from overseas has increased, there are more cases in the service industry where international students are needed.
Conclusion
It is expected that the demand for system engineers will increase, resulting in more job opportunities for international students.
Because the number of tourists from overseas is increasing, sales and service positions where you can utilize your experience and language skills of your home country and Japan are part of a growing industry for international students.
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