Japan Needs Workers, Unair Alumnus Gives Career Tips in Japan
Jakarta - Japan is a dream destination for many. A safe, clean, and technologically advanced country, many Indonesians choose to pursue careers there.
Two individuals who have also taken this step are alumni of the fast-track program in Japanese Language and Literature, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Airlangga University (FIB Unair). They are Laily Raffi Firdausy and Manuela Bernarda Serang.
Both shared their experiences working in Japan. According to Laily, Japan's productive population continues to decline, so they are seeking professionals from various countries.
The country has a high labor demand across various fields.
"The social and humanities sector offers significant opportunities, not only in translation or hospitality, but also in HR, logistics, and the creative industry," Laily said, as quoted from Unair's official website, Wednesday (October 29, 2025).
Tips for Working in Japan from pt buana safira abadi :
1. Be Prepared and Stay Up-to-Date
Laily's first tip relates to preparation. She reminded students to always stay up-to-date with the latest information about work programs in Japan.
2. Improve Your Values
According to Laily, college is the perfect time to improve your self-worth. Make sure to take advantage of every opportunity, be active in organizations, and gain experience to enrich your Curriculum Vitae (CV).
3. Language Certification
If you want to work in Japan, detikers must understand the language. Laily recommends improving your language skills and pursuing certifications such as the JPLT N2.
4. Understand Japanese Work Culture
Laily's final tip is the importance of understanding Japanese work culture. Japanese workers emphasize discipline and business ethics.
"Japanese language fluency is important, but an open attitude, politeness, and a passion for learning are also added values when working in a Japanese company," she emphasized.
5. Critical Thinking Skills Need to Be Improved
Meanwhile, Manuela, also known as Nela, added another tip. According to her, studying Japanese language and literature isn't just about the language.
"It's also about understanding literary works, cultural values, and the characteristics of Japanese society," she explained.
Nela advised students to improve their critical thinking skills, understand cultural differences, and communicate adaptively.
"When global competencies meet our major, cross-cultural communication skills are born. That's what gives Japanese Literature graduates broad opportunities in various sectors, not just teaching or translation," Nela concluded.
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