Hi everyone! I hope everyone had a great summer, whether it was traveling, relaxing at home, or even participating in summer internships (like some I know who did them in Japan!). I know summer won’t officially end until next month, but my goodness – the air is chilly here in Michigan and it smells like […]
The Importance of Languages: Does Anyone Else Relate? Read More »
A lot of us wake up in the morning and get ready for work or school. We usually run through a list of good habits without thinking much about them, such as flossing, making our usual breakfast or (optimally) getting our dose of daily exercise. We head to work or school where we tend to
Get Outside Of Your Comfort Zone Read More »
This is my 30th blog post, which I consider a huge accomplishment 🙂 However, I’ve been throwing ideas and advice at my readers, but I haven’t formally asked HOW I MAY HELP YOU. So this is an official call for questions to you: what would you like to ask me? Is there any burning question
How May I Help You? Do You Want To Be Featured On My Blog? Read More »
I have readers asking me how best to prepare for an interview, so here are my thoughts. My advice includes tips that you may find on the internet, but I do give a Japanese spin on it. (Also, check out my blog post on 10 tips to prepare for a remote interview.) Preparation checklist: Have
The Bilingual Interview: Preparation & the Actual Experience Read More »
Those who know me, know very well that I am not technologically gifted. Learning how to maneuver the online world of blog creation, mailing lists and social media was, to say the least, horrifying. However – I did it! It took a lot of blood, sweat and tears (or research, tears, and maybe some bad
I’m Designing an Online Job Board! Read More »
[Guest Blog Post] Eli Wood is a freelance content writer from Massachusetts. Eli studied and tutored Japanese throughout college and now helps businesses grow by using the right words. You can connect with Eli on LinkedIn or visit their website. Learning Japanese can be pretty intimidating all on its own, but when you add working full time into
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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. If you have your own SSS to share, please read more here. (Psst: Senpai means “mentor” or “teacher,” and the concept is important to understand for anyone wishing to work in
Senpai Success Story #10: Kyle, The Shy Guy Who Could Read More »
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. If you have your own SSS to share, please read more here. (Psst: Senpai means “mentor” or “teacher,” and the concept is important to understand for anyone wishing to work in
When you look up “hourensou,” the Japanese dictionary points you to “spinach.” But there is another reference that applies to business, and it is an acronym that stands for three words: Hou: 報告 （ほうこく） houkoku —> report Ren: 連絡 （れんらく） renraku —> communication Sou: 相談 （そうだん） soudan —> consult/discuss This way of thinking is important not just in
Hourensou – It Does a Business Good Read More »
Welcome to the 8th Senpai Success Story, where you can read about others who have walked a unique career path using their Japanese language/cultural skills. If you have your own SSS to share, please read more here. (Psst: Senpai means “mentor” or “teacher,” and the concept is important to understand for anyone wishing to work
Senpai Success Story #8: Adam, the Public Affairs Advisor Read More »
