Category Archives: jobs

Job opening: Historian In Residence

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Paula

If you’re an accomplished researcher already or just wondering what other options might be available to you after a history Ph.D. in a Japan-related topic, see the following job opening: — The National World War II Museum Institution Type:   Nonprofit … Continue reading →

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Job openings: KCJS professors needed

Posted on December 14, 2010 by Paula

The Kyoto Consortium of Japanese Studies is looking to fill two professor positions, one for the upcoming academic year and one for the next. The deadline date for the 2011-12 application is JANUARY 3, 2011; for 2013-14, the deadline is FEBRUARY … Continue reading →

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Japanese Translator Needed

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Paula

This will be the first time we’ve posted up job openings here, but we hope to provide as much useful information on the field as we can, so here it goes! — Japanese Translator Needed: Regenstein Library (at the University … Continue reading →

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Road Map to a Military Decision

Posted on December 1, 2010 by kachmcd

So I promised everyone in my previous post a look into using your Japanese Studies major in the military…well, I’m going to back up a few paces before we dive into that pool.  Naturally, you have to first decide which … Continue reading →

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Site review: GaijinPot

Posted on November 18, 2010 by Paula

Living in a foreign country can be one of the most frustrating experiences a person goes through, especially if they aren’t equipped with a full grasp of the language and culture, or a solid set of people and material resources … Continue reading →

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Is JET for you?: Why I didn’t do JET.

Posted on November 14, 2010 by importedmegami

Hey, everyone. I’m Amanda and this is my first time posting on the blog so I think I should probably tell you a little about myself. I’m a Gettysburg College 2009 graduate with a B.A. in Japanese Studies. I studied … Continue reading →

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CIA Open Source Center

Posted on November 10, 2010 by Paula

If you’re interested in government work with foreign languages, you may want to check out what the Open Source Center has to offer. I encountered this resource via an email on an information session happening at Ohio State, but the … 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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Blog Review: Playing with Hire

Posted on October 24, 2010 by Paula

The future is about adventure. Without a doubt, people in area studies grab hold of a new language and often immerse themselves in new experiences and foreign lands. Playing with Hire is a site that, much like our own, hopes … Continue reading →

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Working in a Japanese Work Place

Posted on October 18, 2010 by reedra01

My first priority after college was to get a job. I was fresh out of school and it was not very difficult to keep my resume to a page in length. At times, I felt ANY job would be great … Continue reading →

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