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This is a report on the 27th "Highly Specialized Career Development Theory I/II" and the XNUMXst "Workshop and Conference" (FYXNUMX)
2015.09.25
On September XNUMX, XNUMX (Wednesday), the XNUMX XNUMXth Advanced Specialized Career Formation Theory was held on the XNUMXnd floor of the Shirataka Building on the Shinagawa Campus.This time, it was held as the first career workshop + social gathering.
“Doctoral human resources make a leap through internships”
[Part XNUMX Long-term internship debriefing session]
Lily Wang (DC2) Training destination: Higashi-Awa Fisheries Cooperative Association
Mr. Masafumi Kimizuka (DC3) Training destination: Japan Weather Association
[Part XNUMX Lecture] - Aiming to create a society in harmony with the natural world -
Mr. Hiroshi Tsujimoto Japan Weather Association Executive Officer Business Headquarters Disaster Prevention Solutions Division Manager
Ms. Yoshiko Takahashi Engineer, Disaster Prevention Solutions Division, Business Division, Japan Weather Association
The 27st Career Workshop of 1 was started, moderated by Designated Professor Shiotani of the Career Development Office.First, Mr. Kanda, General Manager of the Career Development Office, gave a greeting, followed by the first long-term internship debriefing session.
First, Ms. Lily Wang (DC2), who completed her training at Higashi-Awa Fisheries Cooperative, made a presentation.
In order to further promote his research, he applied for a long-term internship to work in the actual field.
At the training site, I was able to experience a variety of jobs, including processing marine products, raising abalone, selling livestock products, landing and bidding, and selling at a direct sales store.In addition, I was able to clarify the problems at the site and their causes by directly asking the people who worked there about the questions at the site.At first, I was worried, but I thought that ``don't run away from difficulties'' and ``listen and turn your eyes'' will lead to gaining trust.In addition, I was able to learn to "learn by asking questions" and "cherish my beliefs" with a humble attitude.
He concluded his presentation by stating, "From now on, I want to be able to think about things from multiple perspectives by broadening my horizons and continuing to learn."
Next, Masafumi Kimizuka (DC3), who completed training at the Japan Weather Association, made a presentation.
Originally, he wanted to be a teacher, and he entered DC with the aim of becoming a university teacher and researcher.
Neither my aspirations to become a teacher nor my research at DC went as well as I had hoped.So she decided to participate in a long-term internship to broaden her horizons on the premise that she would work for a company.At the training destination, I was able to be involved in various tasks such as disaster prevention, optimal navigation support planning for coastal vessels, information support services related to precipitation and dam inflow during typhoons, etc. Through the visits and explanations, I was able to obtain a lot of information that I would not have been able to obtain without actually going to the site.Through her training, she was able to understand the importance of "working with integrity, aiming for a better society, and having the courage to jump into a new society."She also learned that working with others to solve problems was more important to her PhD than her knowledge.
He concluded his presentation by saying, "I feel that I was able to broaden my horizons by participating in the long-term internship."
- Business development of the Japan Weather Association and the type of human resources it seeks -
ContinuedThen the second part of the lecture began.First, Mr. Hiroshi Tsujimoto of the Japan Weather Association, where Mr. Kimizuka was trained, took the podium.
At the beginning, Mr. Kimizuka reported that as a result of the development he was involved in, the "work to predict the course of typhoons using European models" was actually put into practical use.In his biography, Mr. Tsujimoto also mentioned that he had experienced setbacks in the past.
The Japan Weather Association is a company that aims to create a society that is in harmony with the natural world.We are not only a group of weather experts, but also work in various fields other than weather, which is also connected to the image of human resources that we are looking for.
Here, there was an introduction to the activities of the four divisions.In addition, as examples of doing such things, "weather x health" and "weather x beauty" were introduced, and there was an explanation that both are actively connected to business.
There is significance as a company in doing something different from the Japan Meteorological Agency, and in the development that Mr. Kimizuka was involved in, it became possible to predict the expected course of a typhoon XNUMX days ahead.The Japan Weather Association sometimes conducts observations under severe outdoor conditions, and Kaiyodai may be suitable because it has a strong image as a field.We are also actively expanding overseas and doing business all over the world.We are doing various things, so we need various human resources regardless of department.
He concluded his lecture by saying, "It's okay if you have the idea that you want to try something, don't be afraid of failure, and have your own ideas. I hope you will continue to challenge the Japan Weather Association."
- Offshore human resources open up careers -
Lastly, Ms. Yoshiko Takahashi of the Japan Weather Association made a presentation.
After graduating from the Tokyo University of Mercantile Marine, he dreamed of becoming a navigator and went on to the onboard training course.After that, he went to graduate school with the aim of supporting ships from land.She was worried about finding a job in a male-dominated society, and when she thought about balancing work and work, she began to think about women's support systems, leave of absence, business trips, and transfers.
So far, you have talked about how you changed jobs twice.
At my first company, there was a lot of reporting work, so I was able to put my graduate school experience to good use.At my next company, I had many opportunities to go to work sites, but there were few women, and I thought it would be physically difficult to continue working for a long time.Considering marriage and childbirth, she wanted to work for a company where she could work for a long time.The company finds it attractive to be involved in a wide range of fields and to be able to contribute to society.Also, there are many female employees, and I think it is a comfortable workplace.
Next, there was an explanation of the navigation support system for coastal vessels that I have been involved in since joining the company.
Navigation support systems have recently been attracting attention from the perspective of reducing fuel costs and CO2 emissions, as well as for the sole purpose of avoiding bad weather.We have created a voyage plan based on the three elements of wind, waves, and ocean currents, and Mr. Kimizuka, who is in training on the Kuroshio route, also helped us.
Currently, he is enrolled in the DC of Ocean University and is striving to improve his skills, and there was an introduction in the photo that he is trying to maintain a work-life balance. She concluded her lecture by stating, "What I keep in mind in my work is understanding customer needs, gathering information, and self-improvement."
We then moved on to the question and answer session.
"Question-and-answer session"
Q-1: What made you decide to enter the doctoral program and what are your future goals?
I was recommended to go to DC because I jointly developed a business system with a marine university.In the future, we would like to further popularize the service by expanding the service to international shipping. (Mr. Takahashi)
Q-2: There are many marine accidents overseas. Will this system help prevent accidents?
The main purpose is to reduce fuel consumption, but it can also be used as safety information.However, accident prevention does not rely solely on systems. (Mr. Takahashi)
Q-3: What experiences in the internship led to broadening your horizons?
Through my internship, I was able to broaden my expertise.For example, I was able to put my expertise in ocean currents to practical use.I was also able to expand my connections with people. (Mr. Kimizuka)
Finally, Prof. Iwasaka, Dean of Ocean Engineering, gave closing remarks.
“Until now, there have been few systematic mechanisms for finding employment for graduate students. If you are unsure whether to make the most of your specialty or the abilities you have acquired, I would like you to seek support from the Career Development Office to find your future.” With that, today's Career Workshop closed.
This was followed by a social gathering where people from companies and students interacted.
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