The "Find Future Jobs" section where you can research over 200 jobs. We conducted a large survey to find out which jobs people are interested in. Here, we will introduce the top jobs read in 2022 as the hottest jobs of the moment. And in the second half of the survey, we collected the top jobs that were also read a lot in 2022 in the "Certifications & Exams" section.
1st Game creator
Game creator is the name for everyone involved in the production of computer and smartphone games. Game production is a collaborative effort involving dozens to a hundred specialists. There are planning positions, such as planners who think about what kind of game to create, and technical positions, such as scenario writers who write the story and programmers who program the game to run correctly. Programmers, as well as those who aspire to other jobs, should learn basic knowledge of computers and programming languages. The development period of a game is as long as one to two years, and passion is also necessary.
2nd Nursery school teacher
Childcare workers play the role of "parents plus teacher" who take care of and nurture children. They are suited to those who have the willpower and playfulness to deal with people who do not understand the logic of adults. In addition to taking care of children, nursery school teachers also help children with their lifestyle, such as diet, language, and motor development. National certification is required to become a childcare worker. Qualification can be obtained by graduating from a training facility (university, junior college, or vocational school) designated by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, or by passing the nursery teacher examination, which is held twice a year. Although the number of infants and toddlers is decreasing due to the declining birthrate, the national and local governments are actively providing "child-rearing support," and there are more and more opportunities for nursery school teachers to play an active role.
3rd Soccer player
Soccer players are one of the most flowery professions among professional athletes. They sign a contract with a soccer club team and are rewarded for their success. Japan's professional soccer leagues are divided into J1, J2, and J3, and players strive to win championships in each class. An increasing number of players are being scouted by foreign teams to play outside of Japan. To become a professional soccer player, a player can play for a high school or university team and be scouted by a professional club team, or he can join a youth team of a professional soccer club (a training organization run by a professional soccer club) and be recognized for his success and join the club.
No. 4 Hair stylists and hair designers
A hairdresser cuts, perms, and performs other hair care and styling services. Hair designers are often used to acquire these hairdressing skills and then work in a more fashion-forward and design-oriented manner. To become a hair stylist, one must have a national qualification as a beautician. To qualify for the exam, students must complete the required process at a training facility designated by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (e.g., a beautician vocational school). Generally, students first attend a daytime course at a cosmetology school, but it is also possible to take evening courses or correspondence courses while working as an apprentice at a beauty salon.
No. 5 Cake Designer
Cake designers are responsible for creating original cakes for special occasions such as weddings and parties, as well as for TV and magazine photo shoots. In addition to the skills required to make sweets, design and originality are also required. After learning the basics of cake baking at a vocational school or a university or high school with confectionery courses, and after training at a confectionery store, etc., they will be able to design their own cakes. It is also important to learn the sugar craft necessary for decorating.
Official soccer referees are qualified to officiate at official matches. There are different levels from Level 4 to Level 1, and the sponsoring organization differs depending on the rank. The first step, Level 4, is sponsored by each prefecture, and anyone can obtain it by attending a training session. The only requirement is that the participant must be at least 12 years old and in good physical and mental health. If you are currently playing soccer or enjoy watching live soccer broadcasts, feel free to take up the challenge.
The e-Typing Master is a certification test to determine how fast and accurately one can type on a computer keyboard. Typing on a keyboard is a common stumbling block for computer novices. Some may be operating their computers in a self-styled manner, but it is difficult to check the letters (kana and alphabet) on the surface of the keyboard at every step. The e-Typing Master is a certification test for anyone who wants to improve their "touch typing" skills, in which they type without looking at their hands and with their eyes on the monitor (screen).
The History Proficiency Test is a test to acquire knowledge and understanding of history that is different from school tests and exam questions. It is not a test of rote memorization, but rather a test of historical knowledge and understanding. Studying history is meaningful not only for learning about the past, but also for acquiring better wisdom and ideas about how humanity should live toward the future. One standard is 5th grade for elementary school students and 4th grade for junior high school students.
The Writing Comprehension and Writing Composition Proficiency Test (Writing Test) is a test of writing skills for writing easy-to-understand sentences. For example, it tests not only whether students have mastered the basics of writing, such as the ability to arrange items such as "who," "where," "when," "what," "why," and "how" in order, but also the ability to read the necessary information from materials and graphs. The first goal for elementary and junior high school students is Level 4. By developing the ability to read and write sentences, students will be able to overcome their dislike of writing long sentences, and will also be able to prepare for writing questions on the high school entrance exam.
The Biological Classification Proficiency Test checks understanding and knowledge of biological "species". In biology, the classification of species is the basis of everything. For example, "eels" and "sea eels" look alike, but there are differences in the way they live and the way their bodies are built, and they are classified as different species. In the certification test, there will be questions to answer the names of these species and to sketch the real thing. There are also questions on plants. Elementary and junior high school students should start from Level 4. If you like TV animal shows and illustrated books on living creatures, Level 4 should not be too difficult.
Ranking of the occupations elementary school students would like to have in the future
There is a survey that asks actual elementary school students about the jobs they would like to have in the future. Is there any difference between this and the jobs surveyed in the "Find Future Jobs" section? Please click the link below to check the article that summarizes the results of the survey.
