Nov 23

WIT Life #254: Denver’s Japanese influence

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WIT Life is a periodic series written by professional Writer/Interpreter/Translator Stacy Smith (Kumamoto-ken CIR, 2000-03).  She starts her day by watching Fujisankei’s newscast in Japanese, and here she shares some of the interesting tidbits and trends along with her own observations.

My interpreting travels bring me again to Denver, and earlier in the fall I posted here about the city’s amazing History Colorado Center, currently showing an exhibit about Japanese American internment during the war.  It is still running, so make sure to check it out if you are in town!  My clients and I spent the first week of our three-week journey in DC, as these Department of State programs always do.  There I spent some time at the Memorial to Japanese-American Patriotism in World War II.  It features two Japanese cranes caught in barbed wire on top of a tall marble pedestal, and it was created by Japanese-American sculptor Nina Akamu in 2000.  It sits in a landscaped plaza surrounded by a granite wall with inscriptions of the battles that Japanese Americans fought in, as well as the names of Read More

Nov 18

Job: Purchasing Department; Food Safety / GMP Position QA (NJ)

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A JET-relevant listing received directly from the company.  New York Mutual Trading has posted jobs to JETwit previously as well. Posted by blogger and podcaster Jon Dao (Toyama-ken, 2009-12). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.

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Position: Purchasing Department;  Food Safety / GMP Position QA
Type: Full-Time
Location:  25 Knickerbocker Road Moonachie, NJ 07074
Salary:    Salary dependent upon experience and qualifications; Medical Insurance (premiums will be paid by the company); Paid vacations (after 1 year) and holidays

Overview:

• Responsible for managing and implementing the food safety program standard with regards to municipal, federal regulatory, and safety requirements. It includes: HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point), GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), and ISO/SQF auditing standards, and new quality assurance programs.
• Required to learn and perform basic purchasing works, such as import document, cost calculation, inventory control, and work with warehouse department.
• Oversee and direct facility inspections and conduct quality audits.
• Continually informing management and employees on regulations pertaining to daily operations.
• Setting standards and maintaining consistent liaise between vendors to obtain documentation.
• Maintain and file all documents pertaining to quality and/or government regulations.

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Nov 17

Austin Moore beautifies Japan (starting with his own house)

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Posted by Tom Baker (Chiba-ken, 1989-90)

The January 2013 edition of the “JET Plaza” section of CLAIR Forum magazine included an article by Austin Moore, who came to Japan in 1984 on the Monbusho English Fellow (MEF) program, a forerunner of the JET Program. In it, he mentioned his work to restore a 145-year-old house in Hino, Shiga Prefecture, which led the owners of several other old houses in the neighborhood to spruce up their buildings as well.

Now, the Wall Street Journal has taken notice. According to an article this month by Yuka Hayashi, “Mr. Moore has established himself as a key member of the community, serving on its preservation society and helping promote tourism. Following his renovation, three families have moved into the abandoned houses and others have reintroduced traditional features to their homes… ‘Mr. Moore came from the outside and saw the beauty of Hino and its old homes that the locals had grown blind to,’ said Ryojun Manda, director of the local history museum. ‘He showed us how to breathe life back into old houses and make them shine again.'”

You can read the full article HERE and view a gorgeous photo essay about the house HERE.

Nov 17

Around Japan in 47 Curries: Nagano Souvenirs

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Tom Baker (Chiba, 1989-91) is writing a 47-part series of posts on his Tokyo Tom Baker blog, in which he samples and comments on a curry from a different prefecture almost every week. Here’s an excerpt from his 15th installment, in which he visits Nagano Prefecture and brings back some curry souvenirs:

Like neighboring Yamanashi, Nagano is a big producer of fruit. The prefecture is especially proud of its apples, which are often used (usually in pureed form) to sweeten curries. But instead of apple curry, I bought some beef curry made with the meat of apple-fed cows. While I was at it, I also got some curry made with yeast-fed Nagano pork.

Read more HERE.

Oct 30

WIT Life #252: Ivan Ramen

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WIT Life is a periodic series written by professional Writer/Interpreter/Translator Stacy Smith (Kumamoto-ken CIR, 2000-03).  She starts her day by watching Fujisankei’s newscast in Japanese, and here she shares some of the interesting tidbits and trends along with her own observations.

I can’t believe it’s been over a month since I’ve written here, but during that time I’ve traveled from Hawaii to LA to NY and then to Japan for various interpreting gigs.  Needless to say, there were many adventures along the way!  A particular highlight was getting to interpret for my favorite Japanese director, Hirokazu Kore-eda, when his fabulous new film Like Father Like Son (そして父になる) debuted at the New York Film Festival last month.  It will have its widespread release here in the States early next year, and I will write more about it and meeting the director then…

It’s always great to be home again, and one of the best parts is being able to enjoy the many events taking place on a daily basis here in the city. Last night I was able to check out one at Strand Books, which hosted the author Ivan Orkin to talk about his experiences running a ramen shop in Tokyo, his new memoir/cookbook, and the opening of his upcoming ramen shop here in NY.  I was looking forward to meeting Orkin as he graduated from Read More

Oct 27

Job: Administrative Program Assistant (APA) – (Oregon)

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Oct 20

Job: U.S. Dept of State’s English Language Fellow Program application

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Thanks to JET Alum Tammy Wik, Recruitment Coordinator for this program. Posted by Kim ‘Kay’  Monroe (Miyazaki–shi, 1995 -97). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: English Language Fellow
Posted by: The U.S. Dept of State
Type: N/A
Location: N/A
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A

Overview:
The U.S. Dept of State’s English Language Fellow Program application for Academic Year 2014-2015 is now OPEN!

http://www.elfellowprogram.org/elf/

The U.S. Dept of State’s English Language Fellow Program application for Academic Year 2014-2015 is now open

Three Pieces of Exciting News:
– No minimum amount of language teaching required anymore! (Two years is still preferred, but this is great for recent grads.)
– Fellowship stipend has increased from $25,000 –> $30,000 (plus basic living and misc. expenses are still paid)
– $5,000 dependent allowance has been added!

Note:  JET alum Tammy Wik, who is the Recruitment Coordinator for this program, posted this to the JETAA Northern California LinkedIn group, and also added:  “My best advice is always to apply early — you can roll over your application to future years if something comes up more, but if you’re not in the pool early, you might miss out on being matched to a great project.”  

Oct 20

Job: Recruiter at Morgan McKinley (Tokyo)

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Posted by Kim ‘Kay’  Monroe (Miyazaki–shi, 1995 -97). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: Recruitment Researcher
Posted by: Morgan McKinley
Type: N/A
Location: Tokyo
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A

Overview:

Are you looking for a career in recruitment? Are you ambitious and target driven with an interest in the recruitment industry? If so, Morgan McKinley Tokyo currently has opportunities for graduate calibre individuals who would like to develop a long term career within recruitment.

We currently have open vacancies for 2013 but will also have opportunities in 2014 so are keen to speak to any interested candidates.

As a Global Professional Recruitment Consultancy, Morgan McKinley connects specialist talent with leading employers (primarily Fortune 500 companies) across multiple industries and disciplines. Since 1988, the company has enjoyed significant growth year-on-year and today employs over 500 people throughout its 19 offices in 10 countries. Read More

Oct 20

Registration Open: Transitions 2013

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Posted by Kim ‘Kay’  Monroe (Miyazaki–shi, 1995 -97). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: N/A
Posted by: N/A
Type: N/A
Location: N/A
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A

Overview:

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR ALL JETAA AND NON JETAA MEMBERS

The Pacific Northwest Chapter of the JET Alumni Association will be hosting its annual fall event, “Transitions 2013: Opportunities Forum & Networking Expo”. While this event is primarily produced for our members, we welcome anyone from the community at large who are interested in joining the conversation. If you are new to the Northwest, curious about pursuing a graduate degree, looking to switch careers, or recently returned from Japan, Transitions is an event you won’t want to miss.

Transitions seeks to provide a place and space for people to exchange ideas and business cards. There will be keynote speeches on HR, the non-profit sector, and LinkedIn, round-table discussions on pursuing higher education and careers, and a special topics presentation on personal finance. There will also be a panel discussion session followed by a Networking Expo with a variety of local organizations, companies, and universities. Read More

Oct 20

Job: Consultant for Boyd & Moore Executive Search (Tokyo)

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Originally posted on the JET Programme linkedin group. Posted by Kim ‘Kay’  Monroe (Miyazaki–shi, 1995 -97). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: Consultant
Posted by: Boyd & Moore Executive Search
Type: N/A
Location: Tokyo
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A

Overview:

So you’ve come to Japan via the JET program and you’re ready to move on from teaching, now what?

Your JET experience should have helped develop in you certain skills that are readily transferable to a variety of different careers. Your time management, cultural awareness, and communicative abilities (verbal and non-verbal) are only a few examples that immediately stand out. The main draw-back is that you have not been working in an office (business) environment and many employers are hesitant to take a chance on your cultural fit or ramp-up time at their organizations. This generally means that (1) they do not understand how your JET experience could benefit them and (2) they may not have an effective training program. When you consider a number of the organizations who are interested in hiring JET veterans, you will also notice that the pay is not all that great. Read More

Oct 20

Study: Rotary Scholarship – MA in Peace Studies

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Thanks to JET Alum author Nic Klar for sharing this information. Posted by Kim ‘Kay’  Monroe (Miyazaki–shi, 1995 -97). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: N/A
Posted by: The Rotary Peace Fellowship
Type: Academic
Location: N/A
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A

Overview:

Looking to get back to Japan and earn a funded MA in Peace Studies? The Rotary Peace Fellowship might be for you! One of the partnering institutions is ICU in Tokyo. Click the link to learn more:

https://www.rotary.org/en/peace-fellowships

Oct 20

Job: Openings at the Social Science Research Council (Brooklyn, NY)

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Thanks to JETAANY’s New Jersey Subchapter Rep Fernando Rojas for sharing these openings at the Social Science Research Council where he works. Posted by Kim ‘Kay’  Monroe (Miyazaki–shi, 1995 -97). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: Several openings
Posted by: Social Science Research Council
Type: N/A
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A

Overview:
The Social Science Research Council (SSRC) employs a diverse workforce in the United States at our headquarters in Brooklyn, New York, as well as internationally. Benefits include health, dental, vision, disability, life, and gym reimbursement; pension plan and tax savings programs; and generous vacation and sick leave. Student loan and tuition reimbursement are available for all full-time staff, and provisions are made for professional staff to continue their development as professional social scientists.

In addition, the Council offers a wide range of internship opportunities to current, recent, or returning students. Most internships are unpaid or carry small stipends.

We encourage you to apply for the specific openings that have been listed and summarized below. Be sure to follow the link to more detailed information on necessary qualifications, employment terms, and application procedures. Read More

Oct 6

Job: Associate Director (Japan, Asia) for Pharma Research co. (Illinois)

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Posted originally by Steven Sundstrom to the JETAA Chicago LinkedIn group. Posted by Kim ‘Kay’  Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: Associate Director, Area & Affiliate, (JAPAC) Japan, Asia Pacific
Posted by: AbbVie
Type: Full-time (some travel)
Location: Abbott Park, Illinois
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A

Overview:
AbbVie (NYSE:ABBV) is a global, research-based biopharmaceutical company formed in 2013 following separation from Abbott. AbbVie combines the focus and passion of a leading-edge biotech with the expertise and capabilities of a long-established pharmaceutical leader to develop and market advanced therapies that address some of the world’s most complex and serious diseases. In 2013, AbbVie will employ approximately 21,000 people worldwide and markets medicines in more than 170 countries.

Primary Function / Primary Goals / Objectives:
Primary contact for Japan and Asia Pacific Region in Regulatory Affairs. Responsible for developing and implementing regulatory strategies for products in assigned therapeutic areas, for filing and MAH approvals in Japan and Asia Pacific Region. in conjunction with Global Regulatory Lead(GRL), Global Regulatory Product Team(GRPT), and affiliate local teams. The Associate Director will ensure application of best practices and compliances on regulatory activities internally and externally for filings and agency interactions. Read More

Oct 6

Job: Executive Director – Japan-America Society of Northern California (SF)

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Thanks to JET Alum Grant Thompkins for passing on this listing. Posted by Kim ‘Kay’  Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: Executive Director
Posted by: The Japan Society Of Northern California
Type: Full Time
Location: San Francisco, CA
Salary: Compensation commensurate with qualifications with bonus opportunity; salary range available upon request.
Start Date: N/A

Overview:
The Executive Director, serving at the will of the Board of Directors, is chief executive officer of the Society with responsibility for day-to-day management and operations of the organization. This includes working with the Board on strategic plans, formulating the annual business plan and budget, gaining approval for said plan by the Executive Committee and the Board, active fundraising, and managing the staff and other resources of the Society to achieve the business plan. The Executive Director is an ex officio member of the Board. Read More

Oct 6

Japan UK Careers Seminar – Tues Nov 12

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Via JETAA UK. Posted by Kim ‘Kay’  Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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USING JAPANESE SKILLS IN TODAY’S BUSINESS WORLD The JET Alumni Association and Robert Walters take great pleasure in inviting you to the first in a series of Japan-UK career seminars to assist you in translating your commercial experience from Japan to the UK. The seminar will be presented by a range of Japanese and British business leaders including entrepreneurs, finance, consumer, trading and government professionals. DATE: Tuesday 12th November TIME: 6:30 – 8:30pm AUDIENCE: JET Returnees, Japanese and multinational professionals working in Japan-related roles FORMAT: Presentations and panel discussion followed by drinks and networking LOCATION: Robert Walters London, 11 Slingsby Place, St Martin’s Courtyard, London WC2E 9AB RSVP: Spaces are limited so please register your interest by emailing: careers@jetaa.org.uk Thank you Sarah Parsons JETAA UK Careers and Networking Coordinator

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