
The Job Search
Flex your brainstorming muscles to find Japanese jobs in any country (inc. 就職活動)
By the end of this module, you will:
- Know how to flex your brainstorming muscles to creatively find jobs that use Japanese language/cultural skills.
- Realize the extent of the limitless opportunities for Japanese-related jobs – inc. creating your own.
- Go beyond the definition of “fluent.”
- Dig deep into working opportunities in Japan, including the shuushoku katsudo!
How Long Is The Course?
Total instruction time: approximately 1 hour 10 minutes of videos.
You will receive supplemental information and optional exercises, as well.
The Instructor

Hi, I’m Kasia!
I am a trilingual American who spent 8 years in Japan, including high school, college, graduate school and my professional career. I earned my Bachelor’s from Boston University and Master’s from Tokyo’s Ochanomizu University.
My career utilizing Japanese language and cultural skills began in 2003 with concert promotion, and later moved to interpreting/ translating, electronics and automotive. I was able to do this while living in Japan, Poland, Italy and the US. Learn more here.
Course Content
Overview & Agenda (PDF)
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Barriers To Entry
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Kinds of Opportunities
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Using Japanese Language and/or Cultural Skills Professionally [+ homework]
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Being “Fluent” [+ homework]
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How To Research Japanese Job Opportunities [+ homework]
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Internships [+ homework]
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Working in Japan: Overview
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Job Searching in Japan (English Teaching & Beyond)
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就職活動 (The Japanese Job Search)
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Maneuvering Japanese Websites Together [+ homework]
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[Extra credit] MyNavi For Students
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Job Search Advice: Get Motivated! [+ homework]
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CONCLUSION ★ お疲れ様でした!
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So What Did You Think?
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