Female Executive Momoko Fujii Delivers Special Lecture at Shinshu University Faculty of Engineering: "Job Hunting is Not the Goal" - Approximately 80% Report Shift in Mindset, Students' Motivation to Act Improves
Momoko Fujii, CEO of Sign Inc., delivered a lecture at Shinshu University, emphasizing that "job hunting is not the goal" and encouraging students to proactively choose their careers. Post-lecture surveys revealed significant changes in students' perspectives and increased motivation for action, with approximately 80% reporting a mindset shift.
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Sign Inc. (Representative Director: Momoko Fujii) held a lecture on job hunting titled "Job Hunting is Not the Goal: How to Create a 'Self-Chosen Career' – What a Business Owner Running 5 Businesses Wants to Tell Today's Job-Seeking Students" at the Faculty of Engineering, Shinshu University, on Monday, April 20th.
As part of career support, this lecture discussed methods for making self-determined career choices, moving away from "vague job hunting," and thinking backwards from a future vision, incorporating real-life experiences.
## Background and Purpose of the Lecture
In recent years, many university students approach job hunting with sentiments such as:
- "I don't know where to start."
- "I feel vaguely anxious."
- "I'm just going along with what others are doing."
In such states, they increasingly fail to make proactive career choices. In fact, reports indicate a trend where "many students are confused about how to proceed with job hunting."
Against this backdrop, Ms. Fujii, our company's representative, started working as a systems engineer with the desire to achieve an independent working style as a woman. From there, she expanded into various businesses, including aesthetic salon management and retail. Drawing on these experiences, the lecture was held with the aim of conveying the importance for each student to choose their own career from the perspective that "job hunting is not a goal but a starting point."
## Key Points of the Lecture
Based on Ms. Fujii's own experiences, the lecture covered the following themes:
- The dangers of "vague job hunting."
- The risk of choosing companies based solely on conditions (salary, benefits, etc.).
- The importance of career planning that backtracks from the future.
- How to create one's own decision-making criteria.
- The necessity of a vision that considers one's entire life.
She also shared her experience of deciding to change jobs early after joining a major company, emphasizing that "life-wide decision-making is indispensable to prevent mismatches after joining a company."
A characteristic feature of this lecture, unlike general job-hunting countermeasures, was its focus on a shift in mindset rather than techniques for securing job offers.
Furthermore, it was designed to incorporate dialogue and workshops among participating students, encouraging them to internalize the concepts through output.
## Student Feedback Revealed the Lecture's Impact
Surveys conducted after the lecture showed many changes in students' perspectives on job hunting and an increase in concrete motivation to act. (Excerpts)
### Changes in perspectives on job hunting and career
- "I understood that job hunting is a start, not a goal."
- "I felt the necessity of thinking backward from the future."
- "I wanted to choose my own career."
- "I realized the dangers of 'vague job hunting.'"
### Actions students want to take after the lecture
- "I want to think about my future vision."
- "I want to start self-analysis and action immediately."
- "First, I want to start by gathering information."
### Free comments
- "I didn't know where to start, but I got a little clearer on how to move forward."
- "I understood the attitude and mindset for job hunting."
- "I realized the importance of thinking about my future vision."
- "I feel anxious, but I want to think for myself and act."
As a result, many students were observed to view job hunting not merely as a process of securing a job offer, but as an opportunity to proactively consider their future careers and lives.
Regarding this lecture, Ms. Fujii commented, "Job hunting is not about finding the right answer; it's about choosing for yourself. I would be happy if this lecture served as an opportunity for students to proactively consider their own careers."
## Speaker Profile
Momoko Fujii
Representative Director, Sign Inc.
Representative Director, Urban Trust Inc.
Born in Hiroshima Prefecture. Graduated from Kyushu Institute of Technology, Graduate School of Information Creation. After working as a systems engineer at NEC Corporation, she started her own business.
Currently operates five businesses: retail, aesthetic salon, rental conference room, career support, and real estate leasing brokerage.
As a female executive who enjoys both work and childcare, she also engages in lectures and career support activities.
## Company Overview
Sign Inc. is a company that develops businesses that value connections between people, with the mission of "Bringing sparkle to lifestyles and joy to work styles!" Momoko Fujii, as the representative, aims to create a society where life and work styles are richer through managing multiple businesses.
Going forward, our company plans to continue collaborating with universities, educational institutions, and companies to develop lectures that foster the "ability to choose one's own career." We aim to spread education that encourages career planning from a life design perspective.
Company Name: Sign Inc.
Representative: Momoko Fujii, Representative Director
Business Activities: Retail, aesthetic salon operation, rental conference room operation, career support business, etc.
Sign Inc. HP: https://sign-inc.jp
## Lecture/Training Information
Sign Inc. offers career lectures and training programs for universities, vocational schools, and companies. The content is based on real experiences and incorporates a workshop format.
As part of career support, this lecture discussed methods for making self-determined career choices, moving away from "vague job hunting," and thinking backwards from a future vision, incorporating real-life experiences.
## Background and Purpose of the Lecture
In recent years, many university students approach job hunting with sentiments such as:
- "I don't know where to start."
- "I feel vaguely anxious."
- "I'm just going along with what others are doing."
In such states, they increasingly fail to make proactive career choices. In fact, reports indicate a trend where "many students are confused about how to proceed with job hunting."
Against this backdrop, Ms. Fujii, our company's representative, started working as a systems engineer with the desire to achieve an independent working style as a woman. From there, she expanded into various businesses, including aesthetic salon management and retail. Drawing on these experiences, the lecture was held with the aim of conveying the importance for each student to choose their own career from the perspective that "job hunting is not a goal but a starting point."
## Key Points of the Lecture
Based on Ms. Fujii's own experiences, the lecture covered the following themes:
- The dangers of "vague job hunting."
- The risk of choosing companies based solely on conditions (salary, benefits, etc.).
- The importance of career planning that backtracks from the future.
- How to create one's own decision-making criteria.
- The necessity of a vision that considers one's entire life.
She also shared her experience of deciding to change jobs early after joining a major company, emphasizing that "life-wide decision-making is indispensable to prevent mismatches after joining a company."
A characteristic feature of this lecture, unlike general job-hunting countermeasures, was its focus on a shift in mindset rather than techniques for securing job offers.
Furthermore, it was designed to incorporate dialogue and workshops among participating students, encouraging them to internalize the concepts through output.
## Student Feedback Revealed the Lecture's Impact
Surveys conducted after the lecture showed many changes in students' perspectives on job hunting and an increase in concrete motivation to act. (Excerpts)
### Changes in perspectives on job hunting and career
- "I understood that job hunting is a start, not a goal."
- "I felt the necessity of thinking backward from the future."
- "I wanted to choose my own career."
- "I realized the dangers of 'vague job hunting.'"
### Actions students want to take after the lecture
- "I want to think about my future vision."
- "I want to start self-analysis and action immediately."
- "First, I want to start by gathering information."
### Free comments
- "I didn't know where to start, but I got a little clearer on how to move forward."
- "I understood the attitude and mindset for job hunting."
- "I realized the importance of thinking about my future vision."
- "I feel anxious, but I want to think for myself and act."
As a result, many students were observed to view job hunting not merely as a process of securing a job offer, but as an opportunity to proactively consider their future careers and lives.
Regarding this lecture, Ms. Fujii commented, "Job hunting is not about finding the right answer; it's about choosing for yourself. I would be happy if this lecture served as an opportunity for students to proactively consider their own careers."
## Speaker Profile
Momoko Fujii
Representative Director, Sign Inc.
Representative Director, Urban Trust Inc.
Born in Hiroshima Prefecture. Graduated from Kyushu Institute of Technology, Graduate School of Information Creation. After working as a systems engineer at NEC Corporation, she started her own business.
Currently operates five businesses: retail, aesthetic salon, rental conference room, career support, and real estate leasing brokerage.
As a female executive who enjoys both work and childcare, she also engages in lectures and career support activities.
## Company Overview
Sign Inc. is a company that develops businesses that value connections between people, with the mission of "Bringing sparkle to lifestyles and joy to work styles!" Momoko Fujii, as the representative, aims to create a society where life and work styles are richer through managing multiple businesses.
Going forward, our company plans to continue collaborating with universities, educational institutions, and companies to develop lectures that foster the "ability to choose one's own career." We aim to spread education that encourages career planning from a life design perspective.
Company Name: Sign Inc.
Representative: Momoko Fujii, Representative Director
Business Activities: Retail, aesthetic salon operation, rental conference room operation, career support business, etc.
Sign Inc. HP: https://sign-inc.jp
## Lecture/Training Information
Sign Inc. offers career lectures and training programs for universities, vocational schools, and companies. The content is based on real experiences and incorporates a workshop format.