Category Archives: interviewing

Resource: Voices from Tohoku

Posted on March 11, 2016 by Paula

Professor David Slater of Sophia University in Tokyo has been a part of great efforts to support those affected by the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami, including ensuring that their stories are heard. Today’s resource is an archive launched last … Continue reading →

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Resource: Finding Internships/Jobs through Active Connector

Posted on March 25, 2015 by Paula

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.

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Paula

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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CFN Tokyo Summer Career Forum 2013

Posted on June 18, 2013 by LM

Dates: June 29 (Sat.) & 30 (Sun.), 2013 Location: Tokyo Big Sight, West Hall 1F, 3-11-1 Ariake Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0063 Career Forum is a job fair organized by DISCO International, where companies recruit their future employees. Likewise, candidates, primarily graduating students … Continue reading →

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

Posted on March 16, 2013 by LM

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

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Nyssa

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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On Museum Volunteering / Internships

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Travis

Our main article kicking off the 2012 year is a guest piece by Travis, an MA student in art history who also runs the blog “茶有の者 – A Man with Tea.” We’re happy to have him and look forward to … Continue reading →

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An introduction to the MEXT scholarship

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Paula

Today’s feature article is a written by Chris Kern, a Ph.D. student of The Ohio State University who will be traveling to Japan this month as a MEXT (or Monbukagakusho 文部科学省) award recipient. He introduces what the MEXT scholarship is … Continue reading →

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JET Application The Sequel: The Interview Strikes Back

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Hakuba Jen

Long time no see guys.  Sorry about the radio silence. However, my sources (and by sources I mean Facebook) tell me that the results for JET interviews have been released and those chosen are beginning to freak out a bit. … Continue reading →

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The Job Hunt – Using Consulting Agencies

Posted on October 27, 2010 by Paula

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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