How is the pandemic affecting in-person interpreting? What are the benefits and drawbacks of virtual vs. in-person? Read the guest blog post from Stacy Smith, the Japanese/English interpreter/translator.
The New Frontier of Interpreting Read More »
Be respectful and help others. Read John’s Senpai Success Story and experience his journey of discovering his ikigai from teaching to corporate training, and now writing.
Senpai Success Story #23: John On Discovering His Ikigai Read More »
Monique tells a story of her intentionally delayed journey to Japan, and introduces us to another way we can teach in Japan – at the university level! Welcome to the Senpai Success Story, where you can read about others who have walked a unique career path using their Japanese language/cultural skills. (Senpai means “mentor” or
Senpai Success Story #22: University Professor Monique Read More »
Richard shares his top tips for making Japanese language learning fun, and digs into the importance of 空気を読む (kuuki wo yomu, aka reading the room). Welcome to the Senpai Success Story, where you can read about others who have walked a unique career path using their Japanese language/cultural skills. (Psst: Senpai means “mentor” or “teacher,”
Senpai Success Story #21: Richard, Nihongo Language Aficionado Read More »
日本語は以下にあります。 Why are Japanese companies so hesitant to switch from the nearly 2,000-year-old habit of using hanko to digital signatures? The current COVID-19 pandemic is highlighting this exact issue as it deals with WFH (Work From Home). There are 3 reasons for this hesitation: technological limitations, the culture behind being available in person at the
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Andrew’s time in Japan influenced the person he is today. If you want to learn how he got his first job as an Associate / Research Assistant using Japanese, be sure to read his background and connect with him! Welcome to the Senpai Success Story, where you can read about others who have walked a
Senpai Success Story #20: Andrew & Delving Into Financial Consulting Read More »
One of the greatest misconceptions that I run into while supporting Japanese-speaking job seekers and global companies that need bilingual staff relates to the topic of “fluency.” If you are also using the JLPT to hire, check out “Stop Interviewing & Hiring Based Solely on the JLPT.” This article was featured in Schoolcraft College’s International
Do I Need To Be “Fluent”? Read More »
2020年9月2日ウェビナーの対象者は、バイリンガル人材を活用し、多文化スタッフ間のミスコミュニケーションを解決しようとしている、米国の日系中小企業の管理職・経営者や人事担当者です。
9/2/2020 Webinar: Strategies For Japanese Companies To Successfully Hire, Train And Engage With American Employees
人事ウェビナー HR Webinar Read More »
Read about the world of showbiz and Japanese tarento with Charles St. Anthony! Welcome to the Senpai Success Story, where you can read about others who have walked a unique career path using their Japanese language/cultural skills. (Psst: Senpai means “mentor” or “teacher,” and the concept is important to understand for anyone wishing to work
Senpai Success Story #19: Tarento & Showbiz With Charles Read More »
Senpai Success Story #18: Read some great tips about learning Japanese from Dan Lowe, owner of the boutique consulting business, Boston Intercultural Consulting.
Senpai Success Story #18: Dan and Building US-Japan Bridges Read More »
