Job: Payroll Admin for TransPerfect (NY)
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Via JETAA DC yahoogroup (interestingly enough):
Payroll Administration for TransPerfect in NY
Position Summary: The Payroll individual to manage, process and coordinate all aspects of bi-weekly and monthly payrolls for over 1,000 national and international employees. Read More
Zach LeNarz, founder of the JETAA Law Group (now on Facebook) posted a link on the group’s wall to the powerpoint slides (in PDF format) used in a presenation at the 2008 Yokohama returner’s conference. The presentation was given by an Australian woman then working for the law firm of Herbert Smith in Tokyo and provide a good way of thinking through any JET’s decision to study law and the various career options.
http://www.jetprogramme.org/documents/conference/crj/2008_crj/Law_ppp.pdf
Jobs: 4 positions at Outdoor Research (Seattle area)
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Via JETAA Pacific Northwest:
- (Posted: 2009-03-03) Accounts Payable Specialist
- (Posted: 2009-03-31) Internet Marketing Coordinator
- (Posted: 2009-04-13) Auxiliary Supervisor
- (Posted: 2009-04-13) Part Time Weekend Sales Specialist
If you or someone you know is interested in one of these positions, please refer them to the Employment Section of the OR website ( http://www.outdoorr esearch.com/ site/jobs_ listing.html ) and have them submit a resume to jobs at outdoorresearch dot com.
J-News Mini-Roundup: The Rise of the LDP and Prime Minister Aso?
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J-News Mini-Roundup is a recurring feature written by Friend Of JET, Jon Hills, who maintains the blog for Hills Learning (www.hillslearning.com). Hills Learning is a NY-based language learning services company offering customized and personal Japanese language learning options.
Various news articles released over the weekend show the differing views of the popularity of the DPJ (Democratic Party of Japan) vs. the LDP (Liberal Democratic Party).
Nikkei (Local Elections say “yes”) – The Nikkei’s article about Akita’s governor race stated “The DPJ’s support in the region was broken” by the election. They continued stating the main reason for the loss is the recent scandal involving the DPJ’s Ozawa and his secretary being charged with taking campaign funds from Nishimatsu Construction Company. The Nikkei also cited the domino-like-effects across regions, where Chiba also recently elected an LDP governor over a DPJ one.
NHK (Public Opinion says “yes”, well kind of) – The NHK ran the results of their public opinion poll today. The prime minister’s approval ratings jumped from around 17 to 30%. Also when asked in a survey who the Japanese would like to see as prime minster in the next election, Prime Minister Aso of the LDP was favored over Representative Ozawa of the DPJ (Democratic Party of Japan). How decisive an outcome was it? Well, 19% favored the Prime Minister, while 14% favored Ozawa. 60% of Japanese said neither of these candidates would be good choices.
Asahi (Neither party is popular) Asahi seemed to use the unpopularity of politicians to their advantage in an interview with Prime Minister Aso. They asked the Prime Minister “You’ve been saying in budgetary committee, “Create a budget! Reconcile differences!” But between your party and the opposition party, which side do you think the public supports?” Aso replied “As of right now, umm…currently, looking from…Wait, you have evidence that this budget is supported by the public? Well, do you?”
Japan America Society Round-Up 4.13.09
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Current Hiroshima-ken JET Gail Meadows shines a light on some of the upcoming events and activities of various Japan America Societies …
Canoe Excursion – Join fellow JAS members for a canoe/kayak trip on the Elkhorn Creek designed for beginners. Float along and breath the fresh air in the midst of Kentucky river country. The cost is $25, lunch included.
- Date: Saturday, April 18
- Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Place: Meet at the Yuko-En Garden in Georgetown (near the Cardome Center)
- For more information: http://jask.org/events?eventId=44627&EventViewMode=2&CalendarViewType=1&SelectedDate=4/11/2009
- Haiku Program – Learn about the origins of the art of haiku from a well-known translator of the medium, Jane Reichhold, during her program “The Secrets of Haiku from Master Basho”. Reichhold will discuss Japan’s legendary 17th century poet Matsuo Basho, the creator of haiku. The cost is $8 for society members, $15 for non-members. Society members must call ahead to get the lower rate: (415) 597-6705.
- Date: Thursday, April 23
- Time: Networking & Wine at 5:30 p.m., Program at 6 p.m.
- Place: The Commonwealth Club, 595 Market Street, San Francisco
- For more information: http://japansocietyofnortherncalifornia.myshopify.com/products/basho
Lecture by Dick Hebdige – Hebdige’s lecture is titled “After Love, After Punk: Takashi Murakami and the Contemporary Japanese Dreamscape.” The JAS describes it this way: In the 30 years since punk icons Richard Hell and Johnny Rotten snagged the public’s attention, punk has become an anti-fashion statement, a marketable music genre and a secessionist lifestyle. The same period of time has witnessed the invasion of the international art- and media-scape by Japanese anime and art phenomenon Takashi Murakami. This talk by Dick Hebdige, who explores punk’s relationship to the mainstream, uses Murakami’s work as a lens to view how ideas and attitudes about youth culture, consumerism, sex and love have changed in the three decades since Hebdige’s book Subculture: The Meaning of Style was published in 1979.
- Date: Thursday, April 23
- Time: 7 p.m.
- Place: The Toby Theater, Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Road
- For more information: http://www.japanindiana.org/EventDetails.aspx?EventID=65
- Asia Breakfast Briefing: Economic Developments in Asia – Learn how the global financial crisis is impacting the Pacific Rim, with serious implications for U.S. companies doing business in Asia. Speakers come from Jones Day’s offices in Shanghai, Hong Kong, Tokyo and Taipei. RSVP required.
- Date: Friday, April 24
- Time: Registration & Breakfast 8 to 8:30 a.m.; Program 8:30 to 10 a.m.
- Place: Jones Day, 1420 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 800, Atlanta
- For more information: http://www.jasgeorgia.org/
Does your Japan America Society have an upcoming event you’d like to share with JetWit readers? Email Gail Meadows the info.
Job: Technical Japanese to English Translator in Seattle
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Just spotted this posting for a Japanese to English translator with a computer programming background needed for a few months in Seattle. For further info check out the original post on the Honyaku discussion group.
Event: Indoor Rock Climbing (Toronto, ON)
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JetWit job poster Stephen Palanik (Fukushima Ken, 2004-08) learned of the following event through the JETAA Toronto April newsletter and thought it might be of interest to former JETs in the Toronto area. Stephen is a translator based in Hamamatsu city, Shizuoka Ken, and he periodically posts job listings and event information for JET alumni.
Bring back the triumphant memories of scaling Mt. Fuji by scaling Joe Rockhead’s Indoor Rock Climbing wall at the upcoming sports event, FUJI-SAN ROCK CLIMBING. The group of us will be given a 1-hour beginner’s lesson to rock climbing, followed by 2-hours of instructor-guided practice and technique.
We will be led by some of the finest instructors in the country, at Joe Rockhead’s, the first climbing gym ever opened in Canada. The environment is fun, controlled and safe for all participants.
Event: Hanami Party (Toronto, ON)
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JetWit job poster Stephen Palanik (Fukushima Ken, 2004-08) learned of the following event through the JETAA Toronto April newsletter and thought it might be of interest to former JETs in the Toronto area. Stephen is a translator based in Hamamatsu city, Shizuoka Ken, and he periodically posts job listings and event information for JET alumni.
Come out to the third annual Hanami Party in High Park. Forget the rain of 2008 and the bare trees of 2007, this year’s cherry blossom viewing promises to be the best yet!
All JETs, family, and friends are invited to attend JETAA’s High Park party. Bring your favourite hanami snacks or enjoy some of the refreshments provided by JETAA Toronto.
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Job: Web Applications Developer (Omotesando, Tokyo)
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JetWit job poster Stephen Palanik (Fukushima Ken, 2004-08) learned of the following employment opportunity with Linc Media through the BiOS job mailing list job and thought it might be of interest to former JETs still living in Japan that have experience developing web applications. Stephen is a translator based in Hamamatsu city, Shizuoka Ken, and he periodically posts job listings and event information for JET alumni.
Web Applications Developer – Omotesando, Tokyo
Linc Media, the parent company of BiOS, is currently recruiting for a Web Applications Developer to join their growing software development team. Working on a variety of projects, you will be required to demonstrate strong programming skills and a good level of understanding of foundation computer science, such as OOP, data structures, design patterns, algorithms. In addition to this you will need polished PHP5, and extensive experience with Zend Framework, MySQL, Apache, and other programming languages.
Job: Technical Translator (Seattle, WA)
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JetWit job poster Stephen Palanik (Fukushima Ken, 2004-08) learned of the following employment opportunity through the Honyaku E <> J Mailing List and thought it might be of interest to former JETs in the Seattle area. Stephen is a translator based in Hamamatsu city, Shizuoka Ken, and he periodically posts job listings and event information for JET alumni.
Job Description:
The client is looking for a technical translator from Japanese to English to translate programmer’s manuals, instructions and documentation. The linguist should have a strong knowledge of programming theory and application. This is a 6-12 month contract in Seattle, WA.
Moving on up
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Shannon Quinn, who has served as a JETAA USA Country Representative for the past 3 years, has stepped down from her position after moving to Tokyo this past fall to start her new job as an ALT Advisor at the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT).
O-tsukare-sama deshita, Shannon, and ganbatte kudasai!
Job: Alumni Coordinator and English Tutor – American University (D.C.)
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Via JETAA DC:
Alumni Coordinator and English Tutor
Description: American University Washington College of Law International Legal Studies Program (ILSP) is seeking an Alumni Coordinator and English Tutor who will report directly to the ILSP Director. The incumbent will provide English tutorial help, including research paper review, pronunciation workshops, and help with clear and accurate expression to the ILSP LLM students. In addition, the incumbent will be responsible for writing and publishing a bi-annual alumni magazine and will edit and oversee the publication of the ILSP Law Journal, a student-run law magazine. Finally, the incumbent will maintain contact with ILSP alumni through the Alumni listserv, social websites such as Facebook and InCircle, and alumni reunions. Read More
Thanks to Friend of JET Nina Morgenlander for sharing the job listing from her company, ELS Educational Services, Inc., which provides English language and educational exchange services:
TITLE: International Recruitment and Placement Services Coordinator
LOCATION: Princeton Headquarters
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Roland Kelts speaking at Sakura-Con in Seattle
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Here’s the link to his page on the Sakura-Con site: http://www.sakuracon.org/programming/guests/kelts.php
Anyone who works with language enough will start to develop serious relationships with their dictionaries. A few years back in my now defunct blog bout living in Japan, I wrote about my idiosyncratic relationship with three great print reference guides. For the most part I’ve stopped using them, and like pretty much everyone else am relying on the wealth of free language resources available online. What they lack in the personality, color and accumulated dirt of my paper dictionaries they make up by being flexible, constantly up-to-date, and practically limitless.
Still though, they all have their own quirks and strong points. Even aside from their Translate tool, (I still prefer Babelfish) Google is gradually becoming the standard way to check evolving word usages and meanings, but it doesn’t have the strong points of a dictionary: a comprehensive organization system, and specific meanings. Typing in “define:” and then a word, abbreviation or phrase will produce a page with definitions (i.e. “define:japanese“) but as far as I can tell this is currently only available in English. There are currently a wide, (and growing!) array of online Japanese-English dictionaries out there, almost all of them available for free. I’ll list a few here with their relative merits, but please add any others you know about in the comments!
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Straight from the web-nerd humor of their byline “ALC, Creating an Earthling Network” (地球人のネットワークを創るアルク), ALC announces itself as a dictionary for the internet. ALC is not simply in the business of dictionaries and translation, it has a bewildering array of sites, all vaguely based Read More
