2012 Placement Report:

Job and Internship results

Career Counseling and Services

As of August 7, 2012

International University of Japan

Quick Summary New opportunities coming to IUJ students as Japan truly strives to Globalize its business operations into the Emerging Economies More internships found than candidates! Internships aimed over globalizing operations, including HR practices on the rise.

Graduate School of International Management MBA Masters of E-business Management (E-biz) Graduate School of International Relations MA, International Development MA, International Peace Studies MA, International Relations MA, Public Management MA, Economics
AUGUST 7, 2012

Inside this issue:

Job Placement Summary Internship results Timeline for Students and career objectives by degree program Timeline for Recruiters Services for Recruiters

For More Information on . . .

Career Coaching before IUJ, while at IUJ or after IUJ Recruiting IUJ students in Academic year 2012-2013 Distance Internships and campus-based special projects

Contact . . .
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Gretchen Shinoda, IUJ Career Counselor Email gretchen@iuj.ac.jp Visit us online at http://www.iuj.ac.jp/career/
(Find the Career Counselor on Facebook or SKYPE chat)

Tel. 81-(0)25-779-1438

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2012 PLACEMENT REPORT:

Job Placement Rates 2012

Language # with jobs by Total # JOBS study/ Graduation or of gradu- # of Job as of 8-29Family within ates in Hunters 2011 Obligations 1months 2012 IDP IRP PMPP MBA Ebiz** Total 74* 25 27 59 9 194 6 9 4 27 3 49 0 2 0 3 0 5 (10%) 5 (83%) 3 (33%) 3 (74%) 16 (59%) 2 (66%) 29 (59%) see article below # found through IUJ 3 (60%) 1 (33%) 2 (66%% 12 (75%) 1 (33%) # found without IUJ intro 2 2 1 4 2

Where do IUJ find work? (examples 2008-2012)

IDP and PMPP AEON Co., Ltd. and AEON Retail Co. Ltd. ANZ Royal Bank Cambodia Asia Cambodia Law Firm Asian Development Bank Institute Bangladesh Bank DENVIC Auto International Embassy of Japan FASID International Finance Corporation (IFC) International Food Policy Research Institute Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Japan International Cooperation System Newton Financial Consulting Nippon Trading Co. Ltd Oxfam International PETRONAS SAKAI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD. STS Forum Teraoka Seiko Co., Ltd. Tokyo Sekisui Kogyou TransCosmos United Nations Development Program (UNDP) Visayas State University WorldFish Center IRP AIGO Kogyo Co., Ltd. Amitt Co. Ltd Brandtology Central Retail Cooperation Ltd. FAPEMIG Philippine Institute for Peace, Terrorism and Violence Research Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Man. Corp. Sky Perfect TV UNDP-various offices Vietnam Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Industry and Trade (Vietinbank) Various universities for teaching and PhDs MBA Aberdeen Asset Management Accenture Alternative Investments Capital, Ltd. (AIC) ARG Consulting Pvt. Ltd. Barclays Capital Japan Limited Belatec-uchi Co., Ltd. BNP Paribas Securities Chuo Koki India PVT Limited Ciptadana Securities Citibank, N.A. dango Inc. DBS Bank Indonesia Ernst & Young Fidelity Investments -- FMR LLC (FMR LLC) Frontier Securities General Electric International Inc. GMO Japan Market Intelligence K.K. Goldman Sachs (Japan) Ltd. HSBC Interactive Solutions K.K. Japan Market Research Institute Kanematsu Electronics Ltd. KasikornBank KSK Energy Ventures Ltd, Lahmeyer International (India) Pvt. Macquarie Securities Markit Ministry of Science and Technology, Myanmar Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking Corp. Mizuho Corporate Bank, Ltd. Murex Nespresso Japan Newcom Group Nirvana Venture Advisors, Mumbai Nomura Securities Co., Ltd. NTT Communications Corporation PriceWaterHouseCoopers Qunie K.K. Rakuten, Inc. Skylight Consulting Synovate Business Consulting Takeda Pharmaceuticals Unified Communications Verny Investments Holding Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Ebiz Bangkok Bank, PCL Brown & Company PLC Burapha Dispensary Co., Ltd. Citibank, N.A. D2 Communications DBS Bank Fidelity IT Outsourcing Freescale Semiconductor Japan Ltd. Fujitsu Ltd. Global Bank Limited KDDI Ltd. Lionapex Philippines McCann-Erickson Inc. Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia Societe General Securities Ltd. VietGate Communication (Not all were introduced by IUJ, but found on their own or through the alumni network. Includes 2nd jobs after IUJ)

18 (62%) 11 (38%)

*35 IDP are 1 year linkage program students not seeking employment. **Numbers for one month before graduation IUJ provided information, resources, letters of support, application critiques, but may not have made the direct introductions for those in this column.

What Happened in 2012 for Job Hunters

The Japanese economy struggled to improve in 2012 after initial recoveries from the March 2011 3part tragedy. Japanese companies could again focus on globalizing and taking more business overseas. The hope of recruiting more foreign staff brought increased attention to IUJ students. Several job hunters directly benefited from the expanding Global Partnerships at IUJ and secured exciting interviews and offers from such companies as Accenture, GE, NTT Communications, NSK, etc. Unfortunately some offers or possible offers went untaken due to the difference between Japanese hiring practices and IUJ student expectations: Salary and level of responsibility differences. Of the total 194 students in the Class of 2012 comprised the single largest group of students ever graduating! Of these, 49 registered for career support, with nearly 60% of them securing employment before or within 1 month of graduation! About 10% of the graduates postponed their job hunt for personal reasons, including language study, marriage, and family matters. If they are excluded from the placement stats shown above, overall 66% of job hunters had offers within 1 month of graduation. For just MBA graduates, 66% of the active job hunters had offers in hand. The job hunting group that struggled the most this year was our IRP students. The career office remains in communications to help.

2013 job opportunity Outlook: IUJs Global Partnerships and other companies knocking early
IUJs career office is excited for the next job hunting season to arrive. More companies than ever before are asking about on-campus recruiting plans than ever before. A few fall dates are already in the planning for early recruiting and information sessions. Winter term, IUJs main on-campus season, is expected to be the busiest in IUJ history, including the pre-Lehman shock years when IUJ was bragging 100% placement before graduation for our MBA students. That said, IUJ has a major role to plan in matching company recruiting styles and student expectations to ensure healthy matches for long -term relationships can be made. The largest issue IUJ is currently facing is no longer the Japanese language barrier, but the style of recruiting in Japan. April starting date requirements, and the need to work several years in more junior positions need to be better communicated to IUJ students so a smooth transition is possible. More companies are easing these restrictions, encouraging October (or even more flexible) starting dates, and more mid-career hires for those coming out of IUJ. Further to help the Classes of 2013 and 2013, IUJ has already lined up some key October guest speakers to be sure IUJers start their job hunt on the right foot and in the right directions.

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technology opportunities, to quickly expanding overseas business activities are all areas absorbing IUJ talent in both internships and jobs. The numbers below speak for themselves. This year, only a few students could not take up an internship who really wanted one, but many more than ever before had multiple offers. This means, that even if student numbers on campus grow, the internship slots will remain a healthy number to give everyone an opportunity. The challenge IUJ students face is time management to ensure they can study hard and have time for their internship and job hunt as well.

Internship Results Remain High in 2012

IUJ is very proud of our internship program, with 124% placement rate this year. This means that several students had 2 internships, and even a few had 3 different experiences during the 3-month summer break. Diversity remains high with students participating in position within the UN, to Mizuho corporate Bank, to various consulting firms to Japanese industry leaders like Daikin and Mitsubishi Corporation. The outlook remains as positive with more and more of the IUJ Global Partners coming on board with exciting projects. These projects give student a real experience in the Japanese business society, while the companies have the opportunity to gain insights into new ways of thinking, and get good project output from motivated students. Both IR and IM students are benefitting from the IUJ Global Parntership program, and from Japans drive to catch up with the global business environment. Interesting projects from HR practices, to market entry advice, to new energy

Where did IUJ Students Intern recently?

IDP and PMPP Accenture Asian Development Bank Institute CoachA Frontier Securities, Mongolia JAPEX (Japan Petroleum Exploration) UNDP, Cambodia and Sierra Leone UNESCAP, Bangkok UN, various other offices ValueCommerce IRP Central Bank of Asia, Jakarta ERINA Fuji Xerox Shanghai, Marketing Global Foundation, Mongolia Intl Center for Ethnic Studies, Sri Lanka JICA Manila Office Kyodo News LDP member offices McCann Erickson Jakarta, Marketing Nittsu Research Inst.and Consulting Originator PeaceBoat, Tokyo UNAPCICT, Korea UNDP, various offices UNESCAP, Bangkok UN OCHA Urban Connections US Embassy, FTO office MBA Alternative Investments Capital (AIC) ANA Barclays Capital Capital Servicing CoachA Daikin Co. Ltd. Depfa Bank, Deutsche Bank, Mumbai Frontier Securities, Mongolia Fuji Xerox Shanghai, Marketing GE Japan Hitachi Ltd. and Hitachi Credit HSBC Thailand Inter-American Development Bank, DC JAPEX (Japan Petroleum Exploration) Kasikorn Bank, Thailand LDP member office(s) McCann Erickson, Tokyo Mizuho Corporate Bank Mitsubishi Corporation Nomura Securities (part-time contract) Orix Corporation Panasonic RBS Securities, Singapore

Key internships where we expect to have continuing opportunities:

Finance and Financial Services Bloomberg Citibank, and Citigroup Services Credit Suisse Goldman Sachs Macquarie Group Merrill Lynch Mizuho Securities Standard Chartered WEALTH Management Business and Consulting AEON Digital Meme Fuji Xerox HCL Corp. IBM Corporate Communications Marketing Research McCann Erickson, Mumbai Nissan NSK PWC Government, International Org., Research ADB IMF UNCRD, Nagoya/Kenya UN Habitat Fukuoka, UN Headquarters, and field offices UN International Telecom Union UN ILO UN International Criminal Tribunal UN, Joint Inspection Unit, Geneva UNESCO UNIDO, Vietnam UN Univ. and Info Centre US Embassy, Tokyo, FTO World Bank Media Kyodo News Mainichi Daily

IRP IDP/ Econom ics IPSP PMPP GSIRTotal IM MBA GSIMTo tal Total

Number Number Number who Ac ve Intern Numberof ofstu ofIni al Withdrew shipHunters Internships dents Interest Interest 15 11 6 5 7

Percentageof Internships 140%

IR

42 4 30 91 41 41 132

13 4 2 30 20 20 50

7 2 0 15 2 2 17

6 2 2 15 18 18 33

10 2 3 22 19 19 41

160% 100% 150% 146% 105% 105% 124%

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2012 PLACEMENT REPORT:

Timing and Services offered by IUJs Career Center (CC&S)

Student Timeline
Late September: attend career workshops and draft resume. Begin applying online for finance related internships and UN related jobs October: finalize resume and explore career options. Begin to apply and interview in reaction to CC&S announcements, and on websites. Receive first coaching session from CC&S. December: begin to apply on own and through CC&S for Winter Term interviews. Prepare UN related applications for internships January: Send UN related internship applications and continue to apply for various online and campus announced positions. Apply through IUJ and on own for business internships. Job hunters for the following year should apply through ENTRY SHEETS for Japanese firms January - February: Interview March - April: Finalize Offers May - June: change visa status (jobs) or obtain work permits (Interns) July: Start internships or jobs Internships may run from early July through late September depending on the company/organization needs and the students scholarship issues and Fall exchange program timing (when applicable). Ebiz students may participate in internships under very special conditions only. Ask the career counselor. Employment positions may start in July or after for MA and MBA students and September or after for Ebiz students.

Recruiters Timeline
Anytime: arrange for on-campus (or other method) recruiting visits October: Receive the IUJ Resume Book and/or view the online Resume Bank October - late November: Early-Bird Campus Recruiting time. Offers can be made at this time. Mid January - Late February: Main On-campus recruiting time. Offers may be made at any time. Mid April - late May: Spring recruiting season. June: Assist employees with Work Visa documents (for Japan employment of overseas students). For interns, IUJ obtains Work Permit and Insurance with no company action required except the internship contract July: Welcome the MBA/MA employee or intern (September for Ebiz) IUJ is flexible to adapt our scheduling to your recruiting needs and styles.

Recruiter Services

What Careers do IUJ Graduates Go Into?

MBA Finance fields, investment banking, general banking, consulting (IT, Management) marketing, general business, trade relations, etc. etc. IDP/Economics Development consulting, UN various offices, Finance/ investment banking, general banking, IMF-related work, government, international organizations mostly on development issues, etc. IRP/IPSP PhDs, academics, research, university level teaching, journalism, diplomatic circles, politics, governments, international organizations, UN various offices, UNV, peace keeping missions, relief missions, election monitoring, banking, general business, etc. etc. Ebiz IT Consulting, general management, B2B business divisions, internet/webpage development firms, mobile industry, etcz. etc. PMPP TBA: Government offices, large organization management, policy and research organizations, good governance watch groups, etc. etc.
(First batch graduates in 2012)

Candidate introductions Communication support between recruiter and candidate Posters of openings creation Resume collection and delivery Resume Book delivery and online Resume Bank access approval Individual resume introductions On Campus recruiting visit/itinerary planning and arrangements Tokyo interview support Complimentary presentation rooms and equipment Complimentary interview rooms Work Permit and Insurance arrangements for interns Services customized for smooth interaction between recruiter and student. See www.iuj.ac.jp/career/ for details

No fees or commissions apply when recruiting IUJ students through school services

Salary Ranges for Employment in Japan Average Starting Annual Salaries All - 6 Million Yen MA - 5 Million Yen MBA - 6.5 Million Yen Ebiz - 6 Million Yen High 12 Million Yen Low 4 Million Yen

Internship Compensation Ranges in Japan Average 100,000/month plus housing & transportation support Low Unpaid including no housing or transportation support High 580,000 Yen/month + housing

Internship Placement Rates

Total MBA MA 2006 105% 110% 100% 2007 92% 88% 96% 2008 92% 92% 92% 2009 105% 110% 94% 2010 105% 110% 100% 2011 102% 116% 81% 2012 124% 105% 146%

While some candidates each year do not get internship offers, some get more than one offer resulting in rates over 100% on occasion.