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 […]

I just did a webinar on the topic of “Online Opportunities” and wanted to share some highlights with you here 100%日本語でチャレンジしました！ Please note that it is all in Japanese – which was extremely difficult for me, but I wanted to challenge myself. Hopefully it is understandable and you are able to get some good advice

Here are 10 tips that you can use for interviewing remotely. Ready to get started? Let’s do this! 1. Dress appropriately Just because you’re at home doesn’t mean it is acceptable to show up in a T-shirt or sweatshirt. Consider what is appropriate for the industry you are interviewing for, and dress accordingly. If you

If you’ve taken a basic Japanese Business class, you will know that meishi are an important item to have when working with Japanese businesspeople. Business cards summarize your identity, which is why you always study business cards so closely when first meeting someone.  I’ve found that very few people expect you, the non-Japanese person, to