Studying & Working in Japan: The GLOBIS MBA Experience
Event Overview
Are you considering studying in Japan and wondering what it could mean for your future career?
Join GLOBIS University for a special online session exploring what it’s like to study, live, and build a career in Japan as an international professional.
We’ll explore Japan’s evolving job market, what employers are looking for in international talent, and how the GLOBIS MBA can help you develop the skills, network, and experience to take the next step in your career.
You’ll also hear directly from a graduating GLOBIS MBA student who secured an internship with Yamaha and successfully turned that experience into a full-time career opportunity in Japan. He’ll share his experience studying and living in Japan, how he approached his career development during the MBA, and what helped him make the transition from student to intern to full-time employee.
What You’ll Learn:
- Current career opportunities and hiring trends in Japan
- What Japanese companies look for in international talent
- The role of Japanese language skills, networking, and career preparation
- What it’s like to study and live in Japan as an international MBA student
- How GLOBIS can support your career development in Japan
- A firsthand journey from MBA student to internship and full-time employment
Who Should Attend?
This session is recommended for anyone considering an MBA or graduate study in Japan, interested in building a career in Japan, or simply curious about what studying and working in Japan could look like.
Whether you’re actively planning your next step or just beginning to explore your options, join us to learn more about the opportunities, realities, and pathways to studying and building your career in Japan.
Agenda
| 4:45 PM (PDT) | Reception Opens |
|---|---|
| 5:00 PM (PDT) | Studying & Working in Japan |
| 5:30 PM (PDT) | Alumni Conversation: From GLOBIS to Yamaha |
| 5:45 PM (PDT) | Live Q&A/Survey |
Speakers
Kory Kato Parobek
Lead Admissions Advisor and Business Development Manager, GLOBIS USA, Inc.Kory Kato Parobek currently serves as Lead Admissions Advisor and Business Development Manager at GLOBIS USA, Inc.
Having lived in Japan for over a decade as well as in the United States, Mr. Parobek brings a bicultural perspective to his work in global education and business development. After graduating from university, he began his career at Prudential, where he gained experience in financial services, before transitioning to a venture capital firm to support early-stage businesses.
At GLOBIS USA, Mr. Parobek leads admissions advising for prospective MBA students while also developing partnerships and initiatives that connect the Americas to GLOBIS’s global ecosystem. Drawing from his professional background and cross-cultural experience, he advises candidates on their academic and career goals while promoting the unique value of Japan’s No.1 MBA.
Leonardo Aguilera
2025 GLOBIS Full-time MBA GraduateLeonardo Aguilera is an engineer from Chile with a specialization in finance and an MBA from GLOBIS University in Tokyo. He has international experience in business, finance, and strategy, with a particular interest in M&A and business development.