Re: [tlug] Looking for Summer Internship in Japan

[Satoshi Nagayasu <satoshi.nagayasu@example.com>]

Hi Ryutaro,

On 2015/03/10 8:12, Ryutaro Morgan wrote:
> Hello Tokyo Linux Group!
>
> My name is Ryutaro Morgan and I am a college student from Portland,
> Oregon, USA. I am currently looking for an internship in Japan this
> summer and I was wondering if any members in the group are looking for
> summer interns at the moment?
>
> I was born in Japan and lived there for the first 10 years of my life. I
> am planning to return to Japan this summer to reconnect with my family
> and friends, but also to work and improve my programming skills. While
> living in Japan, my dad was part of the Tokyo Linux Group, so he thought
> it would be a good idea to
> ​​
> reach out to the group for internship opportunities.

To find your opportunity by yourself, I recommend you to be more practical.

Create your LinkedIn account and Twitter account, share your (personal) 
project on Github, use Google to look for Japan-based companies on 
several tech media (TechCrunch or Tech in Asia for example) where you 
want work, find hiring/internship info (or people) there, and tell your 
story to them in person.

We are now living in the internet/open source age, so that's the way to 
go. And I think many tech people in Japan, particularly in tech 
startups, prefer that way, because your 100 loc would tell more about 
yourself than thousands of words.

Several Japan-based tech companies are trying to expand their effort 
globally. So, I guess you will be able to have some opportunity if you 
do things yourself in a proper way.

Also Wantedly would be a good starting point for you.

https://www.wantedly.com/user/switch_locale?locale=en

Finally, I've been working as a database engineer at a healthcare 
startup company in Tokyo. From my point of view, several (old) 
industries are seriously looking for tech people nowadays to create 
something new. Our company as well.

I'm not sure about your preferences, so I can't tell you exact company 
names, but it's safe to say that you will be able to have a good 
opportunity to improve your tech skill in Japan.

Regards,

> I am interested in technical internships where I can contribute to team
> projects. I previously had experience as a web developer for Intel in
> Hillsboro, Oregon. I also developed SharePoint sites for faculty and
> staff at Gonzaga University. I am very proficient in C, C++, Python, and
> JavaScript (I have basic knowledge of Java and Ruby). I also worked on
> personal projects utilizing the several APIs. If you are interested in
> viewing my past experience in detail, I am happy to send you my resume.
>
> I will be available to work from mid-June to mid-September (3 months). I
> am a quick learner, so I can learn new languages and skills between now
> and my arrival in Japan. I am planning to stay with my relatives in
> Tokyo, so I am able to commute every day if my internship is in Tokyo.
>
> If you have any questions, feel free to send me an email (rj@example.com
> <mailto:rj@example.com>).
>
> Thank you!
>
> Ryutaro Morgan
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NAGAYASU Satoshi <satoshi.nagayasu@example.com>