[Students with Disabilities × Working] You don't have to turn what you studied at university into your career. What we value in order to find a 'job you can continue to work at' / Noro College
"I want to get a job where I can use what I learned at university."
We hear this phrase quite often during career consultations.
The learning you have accumulated during your university life is a valuable asset to you.
That is why it is natural to want to connect that experience to your work.
However, as we proceed with consultations, there is another perspective we value.
That is the question,
"Will I be able to continue that job for a long time?".
"Jobs you can do" and "jobs you can keep" are not necessarily the same.
In job hunting, it is not uncommon for people to choose a job type because
"I think I can do it"
or
"It is the field I studied."
Of course, if that suits you, it is a wonderful choice.
On the other hand, after actually starting to work,
there was more interaction with people than I imagined
the environment requiring constant concentration did not suit me
the workplace environment was more of a burden than the work itself
Some people realize things like this.
That is why, at Noto College Career Center NEXT, we do not make "getting a job" our only goal.
What we are aiming for is
"employment where you can work with peace of mind for a long time."
Career support that starts with self-understanding
At Noto College Career Center NEXT, we do not decide "what kind of job is suitable" based solely on the individual's own words at the beginning.
First, we work together to organize things like
your strengths
things you are not good at
tasks you are good at
environments where you get tired easily
situations where you can demonstrate your abilities with accommodations
.
Knowing yourself is the foundation of job hunting.
"I had this kind of strength."
"I can do my best in this kind of environment."
Such realizations gradually expand your future options.
Things you see by "trying it out"
Self-understanding alone cannot tell you if a job is truly right for you.
Therefore, at NEXT, we accumulate "actual work experience" through
practical training
workplace experience
corporate internships
.
By experiencing it, you may discover that
"it was more suitable than I thought,"
or you may realize that
"a different job is more suitable for me."
Each of those experiences leads to a career choice you can be satisfied with.
Some people choose a path different from what they studied at university
Among the users we have supported so far, many have chosen jobs in fields different from what they studied at university.
That does not mean their "learning was wasted."
The knowledge and experience gained at university are also applied to subsequent self-understanding and how they approach their work.
And as a result of choosing a workplace that suits them, many people are still working stably today.
We have seen that many times.
Employment is not the goal, but a new start
In job hunting, getting a job offer might feel like the goal.
However, what is truly important is
"being able to continue working in your own way beyond that point."
That is why at NEXT, while respecting each person's wishes, we continue to think together without forgetting the perspective of
"Is that job really right for me?"
Not a job chosen in a hurry, but a job chosen with conviction that you can continue to work in for a long time.
That is the support we at Noto College Career Center NEXT are aiming for.
Why not search for a 'job you can keep working at' with us?
There is no single right answer to job hunting.
That is precisely why having a place where you can talk things over instead of worrying alone is so important.
'I don't know what kind of work suits me.'
'I'm unsure if my current career path is the right one.'
When you feel this way, please feel free to consult with us.
We will think together about a future where you can work in a way that is true to yourself.
At Noto College Career Center NEXT, we provide support for university students, vocational school students, and recent graduates—primarily those with developmental or mental disabilities—ranging from preparation for employment and the job search process to retention after being hired.
'I don't know what kind of work suits me'
'I'm anxious about navigating the job search process on my own'
'I'm worried about my career path after taking a leave of absence or dropping out of university'
'I've graduated, but I still haven't found a job'
We accept inquiries from individuals facing these concerns, as well as from their families, schools, and support organizations.
During tours and individual consultations, we will listen to your current situation and challenges, and guide you on the support available at NEXT and how to proceed.
Even if you haven't decided to use our services yet, please feel free to contact us first.
Tours and individual consultations now available
Noto College Career Center NEXT
TEL: 052-212-9610
Website (General):http://www.notonext.com/
Website (For Students):https://www.notocolle.co.jp/next/student/
You can also contact us via the inquiry form on our website.