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Navigating Parental Involvement in Job Hunting

As the job search landscape evolves, many parents find themselves at a loss on how to support their children during this crucial phase of life. Understanding these unique challenges, OyatoKo, a career information platform targeted at parents, has organized a special seminar on June 29, 2025, aimed at bridging the gap between parents, companies, and universities.

The Seminar: A Collaborative Approach

The upcoming event, titled "OyatoKo Event - A Panel Discussion between Companies and Universities," will feature representatives from major corporations and academic institutions to provide valuable insights into job hunting in the modern era. Parents are invited to participate to learn how they can effectively support their children while also understanding the current job hunting landscape that has significantly changed from their own experiences.

In light of the increasingly complex job search process, parents have expressed their concerns. Testimonials from participating parents highlight feelings of confusion and anxiety:

• - "I don’t know how to support my child in their job search," shares a mother from Kanagawa.
• - "With job hunting starting earlier than ever, I want to understand the timeline and strategies involved," notes another mother from Nagano.
• - "I'm often asked questions by my daughter regarding the selection process, and I feel unprepared to answer," reflects a father from Tokyo.

These real-life voices shed light on the needs of parents and point to the importance of the seminar in alleviating their concerns.

An Insightful Schedule

The seminar will occur on June 29, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM, and will be accessible both in-person at Cultural Broadcasting Media Plus in Hamamatsucho, as well as via an online stream through YouTube Live. This dual format aims to cater to the preferences of all attendees, ensuring a wider audience can engage with the event.

Who Should Attend?
Parents of university students or individuals interested in their children’s future job prospects are encouraged to join this free event. The seminar will not only present hiring strategies from employers but will also delve deeply into how parents can constructively interact with their children during the job search process.

Engaging Panelists

The seminar will feature insightful discussions from representatives of companies and universities such as Sumitomo Corporation, All Nippon Airways (ANA), Nippon Life Insurance, Senshu University, and Meiji University. These panelists bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to support parents in understanding the contemporary job hunting paradigm.

Some of the panelist highlights include:

• - Hayato Tsuruki, Leader of New Graduate Recruitment at Sumitomo Corporation
• - Wataru Mizuuchi, Team Leader for ANA’s Human Resources
• - Kayo Tsuda, Section Manager at Nippon Life
• - Bunhaku Kannen, Director of the Career Center at Senshu University
• - Shinichi Nakayama, Director of Career Support at Meiji University

Reassessing Parental Roles

The crux of the seminar revolves around redefining the parent-child relationship in the context of job hunting. Parents are encouraged to transition from being overbearing to becoming supportive allies. This shift in perspective is vital in minimizing the frustrations that can arise from misunderstandings due to differing values between generations.

The goal of the event is to turn parents into advocates and supporters for their children, facilitating an open dialogue that enhances the parent-child bond during the employment journey. This, in turn, cultivates a lasting and healthy relationship as children navigate their careers.

For Media Professionals

Media representatives are welcome to cover the event and can reach out for interviews with speakers, organizers, and participants. This seminar provides a relevant context for discussions on evolving family dynamics, education, and employment support for the Z generation.

Take this opportunity to explore this timely theme and consider how you might share these insights in your publications!

For more information, contact the OyatoKo office at [email protected] or visit the OyatoKo website.

Let’s work together to support the next generation in their pursuit of meaningful careers!