A series of three global career sessions were held on 14, 16 and 17 December.

The main theme of the sessions was "How to work in the VUCA world and in the COVID-19 era - a way of life that is not dependent on companies." They provided an opportunity for GAC undergraduate students to think about their own careers .

The sessions were held online and included presentations and talks about the speakers' experiences, input on what it takes to work in a global field, Q&A sessions utilizing chat, and group discussions. The sessions proved extremely fruitful. Participants gained valuable insights into their future careers with the dialogue between the participants and the speakers bringing out real-life experiences.

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Summary of the Global Career Session

■Main theme

• How to work in the VUCA world and in the COVID-19 era
  - a way of life that is not dependent on companies -

■Aim of the Session

• Through exploring the experience of the speaker s , you can form a concrete image of your own career in the global field.
• In addition to an interest in global careers in the present , this can be an opportunity to think about how you prepare yourself for the future with the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic.

■Themes and guest speakers for each session

• December 14: "Ask the seniors! The reality of job hunting."

Yuichi MIYACHI(GAC Master's course 2nd year student, GH Mentor)

Chinatsu KAWAKAMI (GAC Master's course 2nd year student, GH Mentor)

A talk session on job-hunting and work styles after joining a company by two senior students who have been offered positions at global companies.

Part 1:
Talk session

Part 2:
Q&A with participants. Juniors are especially welcome.

• December 16: "A Japanese who are active globally."

Yoshinori NAKATA (Brand's Suntory International, Co. Vice President Manufacturing)
Supporter: Ayano TAGAMI

Part 1:
The reality of working overseas. What kind of challenges and worthwhile possibilities exist?
What knowledge and skills do you need to work globally?

Part 2:
What is really going on with the COVID-19 pandemic ?
How will the way we work change post COVID-19?

Part 3:
Outlook for future job hunting and required skills (including Q&A)

• December 17: "Real Life at Global Company."

Takeshi SAITO (Bosch Corporation, General Manager, Powertrain ECU business unit, Powertrain solution division)

Part 1:
Real life at global company

Part 2:
Global perspective as a business person