Category Archives: CVs and resumes

Resource: Finding Internships/Jobs through Active Connector

Through the magic of new Twitter followers, I recently came across the Active Connector website, which may be of use to people at various levels of Japanese competency who are interested in finding internships or jobs in or related to … Continue reading

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Japanese Studies: 5-10-20 – From 10 years out the gate.

As the first article in our Japanese Studies: 5-10-20 series, Lara Mones, who is a Program Officer with Japan Society’s Performing Arts Program, will discuss her experiences and tips for the eventual encounter with the job market in Japan-related fields. === … Continue reading

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Japanese Studies M.A. In Action: How My Master’s Degree Prepared Me For My Professional Career

Elizabeth Mekaru is currently a Study Abroad Advisor for the University of Michigan Center for Global and Intercultural Study. She graduated from the University of Michigan in 2005 with a B.A. in Asian Studies, and taught English in Yokohama for … Continue reading

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Japan Student Network Forum: A Look Into the Future [Chicago]

Via the Japan America Society of Chicago (JASC) Facebook page with thanks to Saira! http://www.jaschicago.org/events/?ee=32 Japan Student Network Forum A Look Into the Future: Global Chicago, Global Me シカゴ日米協会主催 学生ネットワークフォーラム Date: Tuesday, April 9, 2013, 6:00-8:30 p.m. Location: Chicago Cultural … Continue reading

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Daijob Go Global Career Fair 2013 [Tokyo]

Date: March 22nd, 2013 (Fri.) 16:30-21:00 Cost: Free to register and attend Location: Shinjuku Tower, Tokyo Website: https://www.daijob.com/en/cfair/companylist/12 (日本語・中国語) Daijob is Japan’s most well-known and well-respected online resource for bilingual and internationally minded job seekers, and the Go Global Career … Continue reading

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Conference: New England Re-entry Conference, Stonehill College, MA, September 22, 2012

Are you a student who recently returned from study abroad, living in the Boston area, looking to network, and access vital information for the future? Check out the New England Study Abroad Re-entry Conference, happening this month! Fall 2012 Conference: … Continue reading

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Internships at the Japan America Society of Washington, D.C. (Winter/Spring Semester)

Interning at a Japan America Society is a great way to prepare for a job in the field of cultural exchange. The Japan America Society of Washington, D.C., has five internships open for the winter/spring semester (minimum of 10 weeks). … Continue reading

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The Job Hunt – Using Consulting Agencies

The job hunt can be daunting for anyone. Where to look? What’s out there? Is it right for you? To talk a little bit about one of the options people have when searching for bilingual jobs related to Japan, Steve … Continue reading

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The Job Hunt – Getting Started

My name is Danielle and senior year of college I was a Japanese 101 tutor and that was the only job that I had at Gettysburg College. I did not do any sort of internship. Over my summers I worked … Continue reading

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