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Job Opening: Translator/Interpreter, Shutterstock

Posted on October 17, 2013 by LM

Via JETWit.com. Position: Translator/Interpreter Location: New York City Education: not listed Posted Oct. 9, 2013 Overview: Shutterstock is a global marketplace for digital imagery. They are in search of a bilingual professional to help with the development of our Japanese … Continue reading →

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What can you do with a BA in Japanese? How one linguist carved out a niche using Japanese

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Paula

Today we will be featuring a guest article by Joel Challender, a professional translator and interpreter who will discuss a bit about his career path and the process from the BA onward in the professional field. — Although Japanese language … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Executive Assistant, DENSO

Posted on September 1, 2013 by LM

Company: DENSO Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Area Education: high school / GED Posted: August 23, 2013 Job Description Seeking a bilingual professional fluent in both English and Japanese for high level company executive in Battle Creek, MI, needed to assist with … Continue reading →

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Japanese-to-English Translation Basics

Posted on August 28, 2013 by LM

Originally posted on Contemporary Japanese Literature:
Once upon a time, when I was an undergraduate, I had the opportunity to take a translation seminar with one of the finest translators of Japanese literature into English. The course texts she selected…

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Job Opening: Bilingual Executive Assistant, Toyota Boshoku America

Posted on August 28, 2013 by LM

Via LinkedIn. Company: Toyota Boshoku America Location: Cincinnati, OH Education: High school or GED required, Associate’s or above in business preferred Posted August 12, 2013 Job Description I.                 General Summary:  Execute the delivery of high level, professional, administrative services and expertise that require … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Bilingual Project Assistant, Niseko Alpine Developments [NISADE] [Sapporo]

Posted on August 11, 2013 by LM

Via JETWit.com. Position: Bilingual Project Assistant Posted by: Niseko Alpine Developments [NISADE] Location: Sapporo Start Date: N/A Posted Aug. 5, 2013 Overview: Niseko Alpine Developments [NISADE] is the largest fully integrated property specialist delivering design, construction and hotel operations for luxury accommodation in Niseko. … Continue reading →

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My Experience in Media Contents Translation

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Paula

For today’s guest article, we’ll be featuring information from Ai-Lin, a Master’s student who has been working with a translation company in Japan on media contents materials for several months now. She writes a bit about her experiences as a … Continue reading →

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Resource: Tools for Banking, Finance, and Law

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Paula

Lately we’ve been fortunate to have a number of guest writers contributing articles related to translation and non-academic careers that use Japanese (and we have more to come in the near future!), but we’ve been a bit lax on updating … Continue reading →

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Announcing the Kyoko Selden Memorial Translation Prize in Japanese Literature, Thought, and Society

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Paula

The Department of Asian Studies, Cornell University is pleased to announce a prize honoring the life and work of their colleague Kyoko Selden. The prize will pay homage to the finest achievements in Japanese literature, thought, and society through the … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Japanese Translation Lead, International Baccalaureate [Tokyo]

Posted on May 2, 2013 by LM

Company: International Baccalaureate Location: Tokyo, Japan Education: University graduate, qualified translator (preferably a postgraduate qualification) Language: near-native Japanese Posted April 22, 2013 Job Description 1.5-Year Contract. May be renewed thereafter. The incumbent will be based in Tokyo Gakugei University. Purpose The … Continue reading →

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