Recruting Tips
So, What can You as Recruiters Do?
Increase visibility
Utilize your Alumni and Japanese students currently enrolled at your universities
Establish Linkage Programs with Japanese institutions
Publicize programs, services, and opportunities which Japanese students find appealing
- Financial aid and scholarships
- Low costs
- Safety Practical training and internships
- Career opportunities after graduation
- Activities and services specifically for int’l students
Place advertisements in study abroad magazines and other print media
- List of major study abroad magazines and other print media
Conduct Visitor Seminars and Special Sessions at Fulbright Japan
Accept other English proficiency exam score such as IELTS, STEP Eiken
Contacts in Japan
JAFSA (Japan Network for International Education)
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Counterpart of NAFSA
JASSO (Japan Student Services Organization)
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MEXT affiliated organization
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Provides information and advice for international students in Japan, and Japanese students abroad
JAOS (Japan Association of Overseas Studies)
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Association of study-abroad agencies
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Provides guidelines to maintain the quality of services provided by commercial agents
American Embassy Commercial Service
-“Gold Key Service” - Provides assistance for making appointments in Japan and establishing linkage programs with Japanese universities
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