Youngjin College Graduate Jungmin Cho, Now Employed at a Major Japanese Corporation: "Turn Your Major and Experience into Your Competitive Edge"

Special Lecture at Alma Mater on Landing a Job in Japan

A graduate who re-enrolled at Youngjin College after graduating from a four-year university with the goal of finding employment in Japan has successfully landed a job at a major Japanese corporation and has returned to his alma mater.

On September 15, the Department of AI Global IT at Youngjin College invited alumnus Jungmin Cho, who secured employment with J:COM, a leading Japanese company, to deliver a special lecture titled "Successful Strategies for Employment in Japan" to current students.

Jung Min Cho giving a special lecture to juniors at Youngjin College of Technology.

After completing his four-year university degree, Mr. Cho re-enrolled in the Department of AI Global IT at Youngjin College with the goal of working in Japan. He systematically honed his Japanese language and IT skills and, with the department's tailored corporate training and career coaching, prepared for employment at Japanese companies. In 2025, he joined J:COM.

J:COM is a major company in Japan that provides a range of services including cable TV, internet, and mobile services nationwide. The graduate currently works in the Security Operations Center (SOC) at J:COM, where he is responsible for detecting, analyzing, and responding to various cyber threats such as DDoS attacks and ransomware.

In the special lecture for current students, he shared in detail his job preparation process, the hiring culture of Japanese companies, and his interview experiences. He emphasized that landing a job in Japan requires not only Japanese language proficiency, but also developing unique experiences and professional expertise.

He advised, "What I considered most important while preparing for a job in Japan was not just my Japanese proficiency, but also creating my own story," adding, "It is crucial to clearly show what you do well and in which field you want to grow."

The Department of AI Global IT at Youngjin College provides hands-on, practical education that combines Japanese language training with IT major courses to enhance students' employability in Japan. In addition, the department supports students step-by-step in preparing application documents tailored to the specifics of Japanese corporate recruitment and conducts mock interviews for each company.

In particular, personalized guidance aligned with each student's strengths and career goals helps them navigate the actual Japanese hiring process. The core of the department’s employment education is not simply teaching Japanese, but ensuring students also acquire expertise in the IT field.

Over the past 18 years, the AI Global IT Department has helped 645 students secure positions at Japanese IT companies, establishing itself as a leading model for overseas employment in Japan’s IT sector among domestic junior colleges. Graduates are working as IT professionals at major Japanese companies, including SoftBank, Rakuten, NTT, J:COM, and Kiraboshi Bank.

After the special lecture, Mr. Cho said, "The process of preparing for employment is not always easy, but if you set your goals clearly and continue your efforts, you can fully demonstrate your capabilities even in Japan," adding, "I hope you can turn every major and experience you gain at school into your own competitive edge."

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