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Waseda University and “BizReach Campus” collaborate, aiming to become a model case of “university x alumni network” that supports students’ diverse career choices
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BizReach Campus, an alumni visiting network service operated by BizReach Co., Ltd. (Location: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo/President: Tetsuya Sakai), is operated by Waseda University Educational Corporation (Location: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo/President: Aiji Tanaka). , Waseda University), we aim to establish a model case of a “university x alumni network” to support students’ diverse career choices. [Image
■Waseda University has a network of 670,000 alumni with diverse careers.The success of its alumni has been evaluated in the QS World University Rankings, and it has been ranked 24th in the world and 1st in Japan as a private university. *Waseda University is ranked 24th in the world and 1st in Japan as a private university in the QS World University Rankings. We are ranked 24th in the world and 1st among private universities in Japan in the Employer Reputation, and the achievements of our graduates are recognized worldwide. In addition, Waseda University has connections with 670,000 alumni through its alumni association, the Alumni Association, and connections with alumni who are active in society provide students with an opportunity to learn about diverse role models. It has become. Up until now, the Waseda University Career Center has supported students’ independent career choices by making use of their connections with alumni, but as society continues to change rapidly and career choices become more diverse, students There is an increasing demand for further
connections with young graduates and working adults who can serve as role models. *QS, a British higher education specialist research company, published “QS World University Rankings 2024”
Announced on June 28, 2023 (Japan time) Reference URL:
https://www.waseda.jp/top/news/91625 ■Waseda University and BizReach Campus partner to strengthen ties with alumni and create a diverse student body Aiming to become a model case of a “university x alumni network” to learn about career options, Waseda University and BizReach Campus have partnered to build a network of Waseda University students and alumni on BizReach Campus. This makes the diverse careers of graduates visible, and students can use this information to create new connections with alumni online. Through this partnership, Waseda University and BizReach Campus aim to strengthen the following initiatives and establish a model case for a “university x alumni network.” – What will be achieved through the partnership between Waseda University and BizReach Campus – 1. Strengthen the network by utilizing the visualized career information of graduates. history,” etc.
The information will be shared with the university after obtaining the person’s permission. The number of graduates who build diverse careers by changing jobs or starting their own businesses is increasing. There is also a growing need from students to visit such alumni. Up until now, universities have been focusing on the
Although it was difficult to update information, we were able to grasp the latest status of graduates and maintain contact with them. Support for career selection is possible. 2. Improved convenience and safety through digitalization of alumni visits Students can search for tens of thousands of alumni, request alumni visits, and conduct interviews online using smartphones and other devices.
You will be able to complete it. It is now possible to easily connect with working adults working outside the metropolitan area or overseas, It is also expected to improve safety as there is no need to exchange personal information during alumni visits. 3.Visualize the status of students’ alumni visits and provide support tailored to their needs At BizReach Campus, we have data on the places we request visits and the number of visits accepted.
The contact points will be visualized. By utilizing this information in the content of career support at universities,
Universities can provide support that is more tailored to the needs of students. ■Comment from Osamu Noji, Director of Waseda University Career Center Alumni visits are a valuable growth opportunity for each student to make autonomous and independent career choices. More than 670,000 graduates of Waseda University are active in various stages both domestically and internationally, and they have supported their alma mater and junior students in various ways, including
scholarships. On the other hand, in terms of support through direct interaction with students, there were some areas where we were not always able to meet your wishes. Through our partnership with BizReach Campus, we will promote easier and safer alumni visits, create opportunities for further interaction between students and alumni, and help students find careers that better meet their needs by digitizing and visualizing alumni visits. We believe that support will be possible. At Waseda University, our education and research policy is to develop human resources with “robust intellect,” “flexible sensitivity,” and “human ability.” In the unpredictable era known as “VUCA,” we will encounter the diverse values of graduates who are active in various regions, hone our “flexible sensibilities,” and use our “robust intelligence” to confront various social issues. We will continue to provide career support to all students. ■Comment from Takuhide Fujita, Business Manager, New Graduate Business Department, BizReach Co., Ltd. We look forward to supporting Waseda University in further promoting its network building between students and alumni. I feel very honored. BizReach Campus’ mission is to “create a culture where people can continue to choose their careers with expectations and determination” by concentrating the power of society in an increasingly uncertain society. Connecting with alumni is a valuable opportunity for students to meet diverse role models. We hope that through opportunities like this, you will be able to expand your career possibilities and take a step towards your future. By supporting connections between Waseda University students and alumni through BizReach Campus, students will be able to visit alumni online. This makes it possible to connect with alumni who are active overseas and across the country, making it possible to visit alumni
efficiently, safely and securely. In the future, BizReach Campus will continue to hold discussions to build an alumni network at Waseda University and support students in their career choices, creating a model case for the university. ■About the OB/OG visit network service “BizReach Campus” “BizReach Campus” is an online career education platform that connects students with job offers from their
universities and graduate schools, OBs/OGs, and companies. The main features are the following three points. 1. Online OB/OG visits are completed within the service: From searching for prospective employees/OB/OGs and requesting visits, to OB/OG visits.
(video call) can be carried out within the service. 2. Providing services for each university: On a dedicated website for each university, you can also find seniors based on commonalities such as the department they graduated from or their clubs.
You can search. 3. Available all year round, regardless of grade level or time of year: Hear from working adults who are active in various industries, regardless of grade level or time of year. You can develop an outlook on work at an early stage. We are also focusing on measures to ensure that students can use our facilities safely and securely. There are three main measures: 1. Restricting requests for OB/OG visits and video calls to students. 2. In principle, volunteer alumni/OGs are limited to online visits only (OB/OGs are required to have corporate recognition and volunteer status).
There are 2 types). 3. The management office will monitor messages within the service 24 hours a day, and if there is any use for other than the intended purpose, a warning will be issued or a warning will be issued.
Implemented measures such as account suspension. URL: https://br-campus.jp/
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■About BizReach Co., Ltd. With the mission of “bringing options and possibilities to your career,” since April 2009, we have been operating a variety of internet services that support the future of work styles. In addition to its Tokyo head office, it has offices in Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, Shizuoka, and Hiroshima. We operate the job search site “BizReach” that connects companies with ready-to-work talent, the “HRMOS” series of human resource utilization platforms, and the “BizReach Campus” OB/OG visiting network service. At the Visional Group, which develops various businesses that promote industrial digital transformation (DX), he is mainly responsible for the HR Tech platform and SaaS business. URL:
https://www.bizreach.co.jp/