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 […]
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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
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[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
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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
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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
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Hello readers! The 1/26/19 Japanese Job Fair was a great time, and I wanted to devote this week’s blog to a topic that came up over and over again with the candidates I met. Many people said that they want to work and live in Japan, but they don’t know how to go about this.
“I want to work in Japan! But how?” Read More »
This seminar was great! If you are interested in my online training program, please read more here. Thank you! I’m excited to announce that my first Japanese Job Training seminar will be held on March 9 (Sat), 2019 in Auburn Hills, Michigan! (Registration and payment links below.) This is a passion project of mine that
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