Networking 105: Nuts and Bolts
Let’s dig into the nuts & bolts of online networking, with consideration of the Japanese business culture, and create (together!) an email for you to use ASAP⚡️
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Networking 104: Avoid Rookie Mistakes
Networking for your Japan- or Japanese-related career in the US or other country? Learn about these rookie mistakes from Rossi, a wise relationship-builder. Learn how to watch your drafts and “to” line, as well as be smart and respectful.
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Networking 103: Preparing for Online-only Networking
Learn about online-only networking to land your Japan / Japanese-related job in any country via this incredible guest post by Rossi. Do your research, clarify your goals, and have a writing strategy.
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日本語能力試験の結果だけでの採用判断はやめましょう
雇用主または採用担当者へのメッセージです：日本語が流暢だと思われるには日本語能力試験N1が必要だと聞いた事がありませんか？もしそうでしたら、ここに新しい視点を書かせて頂きます。JLPTのスコアだけを基にした面接や採用をやめることで、雇用主は利益を得ることが出来ます。このテストと流暢さに関して考慮すべき点をお読みください。
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Stop Interviewing & Hiring Based Solely On the JLPT
Are you an employer or hiring manager and heard that candidates must have the JLPT N1 to be considered fluent in Japanese? I am not bashing the Japanese Language Proficiency Test; instead, I want employers to stop interviewing and hiring solely based on JLPT scores. Read on about the many factors to consider regarding this test and what I recommend instead.
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Networking in Japan: How to Find a Job as an LGBTQIA+ Person
When you start networking in Japan as part of the LGBTQIA+ community, you might want to know where you’ll be welcome and supported. Before you start networking, it helps to know how and where to look and what to expect in your job search. Guest blog post writer Eli Wood talked with Kris DeLeon and Charles St. Anthony about their experiences with networking in Japan to get some tips for LGBTQIA+ job seekers and help you find the best opportunities!
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Networking 102
Networking is an important part of your life-long career. Read part 2 of this series to learn some great ideas about enhancing your presence online and in person with your Japanese job.
Networking 101
If you don’t understand networking basics, keep reading to learn the 3 steps: starting the conversation, following up, and leveraging networking in your future.
Senpai Success Story #25: Tom, the Fearless Go-Getter
Tom’s brilliance at researching possibilities will astound you. In Tom’s words, “I synthesized my own career path” – which is incredible! Learn what he did with landscape architecture, and apply it to your desired field.
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The New Frontier of Interpreting
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.
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