Job: In-House Interpreter Position with a Global Management Consulting Firm (Tokyo)
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JetWit job poster Stephen Palanik (Fukushima Ken, 2004-08) learned of the following interpretation opportunity through the Honyaku E <> J Mailing List and thought it might be of interest to former JETs in the Tokyo area. Stephen is a translator based in Hamamatsu city, Shizuoka Ken, and he periodically posts job listings and event information for JET alumni.
McKinsey & Company, a global management consulting firm, seeks an interpreter for its Tokyo office.
The successful candidate would:
* Interpret from Japanese to English and vice versa for consultants and clients in all types of business meetings, from one-on-one interviews to large-group presentations
* Be proficient in consecutive interpreting, whispering, and simultaneous interpreting using a transmitter or in a booth
* Demonstrate capability across a range of industries, with specialization in one or two, e.g., finance, pharmaceuticals, or high tech.
Applications from university graduates with excellent spoken English and Japanese, and at least five years worth of interpreting experience are welcome.
To excel in this role, you must be flexible in responding to consultant and client requests, strongly motivated to continue improving your performance, and work well under pressure. You must be confident of commanding respect from demanding colleagues, and feel comfortable managing your schedule while working with multiple teams. Strong interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity are required.
The initial contract will be full-time for three to six months, with potential renewal depending on performance and demand.
Interested parties should e-mail their resume in English and Japanese to Helen Iwata by Thursday, October 8, 2009.
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