Dec 6

Job: Google Tokyo Product Manager

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via The Japan America Society. Posted by Dipika Soni (Ishikawa-ken, 2003-06). Dipika currently works as an in-house translator for PFU (a Fujitsu company) in Kahoku-shi, Ishikawa-ken. She is also the vocalist for the Japanese hardcore punk band DEGRADE.

*Note: If you apply for this position, please let them know you learned of it from JetWit. Thanks.

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Job Position: Product Manager

Job Details:

You will join Google’s product management team as a talented, ambitious, self-directed technologist and will guide our products from conception to launch. You are eager to improve information access for millions of people and have a proven track record of excellence. As a Google product manager, your responsibilities will include gathering requirements, helping to define a product vision and strategy, and working with world-class engineers to execute that strategy.

Responsibilities:

1. Initiate new products and product enhancements to meet existing or anticipated market needs
2. Engage closely with the engineering team to help determine the best technical implementation methods as well as a reasonable execution schedule, prioritize projects and track development
3. Work with a cross-functional internal team (e.g. sales, client services, marketing, legal, etc) to ensure smooth and successful launches
4. Establish short and long term product goals and strategies

Requirements

1. BS degree preferred with strong academic record (MS or PhD in Computer Science or related field a plus)
2. Demonstrated experience in shipping products (concept to launch).
3. Good understanding of user needs in Japan and an innovative history of addressing them.
4. Market knowledge of Internet-related industries.
5. Excellent organizational skills including the ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues and partners.
6. Fluent English communication skills is a must. (Japanese is desirable but not essential)

About Product Management at Google:

One of the many reasons Google consistently brings innovative, world-changing products to market is because of the collaborative work we do in Product Management. With eyes focused squarely on the future, our team works closely with creative and prolific engineers to help design and develop technologies that improve access to the world’s information. We’re responsible for guiding products throughout the execution cycle, focusing specifically on analyzing, positioning, packaging, promoting and tailoring our solutions to all the markets where Google does business.

Contact:
To apply for this position, please contact Ray Tsuchiyama at rtsuchiyama (at) google.com


Dec 6

Job: Human Resource Specialist (Bi-lingual English/Japanese)

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via Jet alum Bianca Jarvis (CIR Kyoto-shi, 2002-05). Posted by Dipika Soni (Ishikawa-ken, 2003-06). Dipika currently works as an in-house translator for PFU (a Fujitsu company) in Kahoku-shi, Ishikawa-ken. She is also the vocalist for the Japanese hardcore punk band DEGRADE.

*Note: If you apply for this position, please let them know you learned of it from JetWit. Thanks.

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Job Position: Human Resource Specialist (Bi-lingual English/Japanese)

Job Description:
AON Hewitt are looking for a full-time Human Resource Specialist (Bi-lingual English/Japanese). The job is based in Lincolnshire, Illinois. This position supports the Asian offices of an existing global client. Shifts are overnight, 7pm – 5am, Sunday – Thursday nights. The work week begins Sunday evening and ends Friday morning. Hours will start 7:30pm – 4am until Japanese Daylight Savings time in October, then will be 8:30am – 5am.

This associate would work all American holidays (except Christmas and New Years); Days in Lieu of the American holidays are coordinated within the month of the holiday.

For more details, click “Read More”.

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Dec 2

Job: Japanese Global Scholars Coordinator (The University of Oregon)

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via Jet alum Kia Cheleen. Posted by Dipika Soni (Ishikawa-ken, 2003-06). Dipika currently works as an in-house translator for PFU (a Fujitsu company) in Kahoku-shi, Ishikawa-ken. She is also the vocalist for the Japanese hardcore punk band DEGRADE.

*Note: If you apply for this position, please let them know you learned of it from JetWit. Thanks.

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Job Position: Japanese Global Scholars Coordinator
Center for Applied Second Language Studies (CASLS), The University of Oregon

Job Details:

The Japanese Global Scholars Coordinator will be responsible for recruiting students, managing budgets, creating communications materials, and working with various units on and off campus to develop and implement the Japanese Global Scholars Program. The appointment will be within the Center for Applied Second Language Studies (CASLS), but effective communication and collaboration with the Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures (EALL) will be essential.

For more details, click “Read More”

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Dec 2

Job: Showroom Sales Associate (Temporary Assignment with a Possibility to Become Direct-Hire)

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via Actus Consulting. Posted by Dipika Soni (Ishikawa-ken, 2003-06). Dipika currently works as an in-house translator for PFU (a Fujitsu company) in Kahoku-shi, Ishikawa-ken. She is also the vocalist for the Japanese hardcore punk band DEGRADE.

*Note: If you apply for this position, please let them know you learned of it from JetWit. Thanks.

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Job Position: Showroom Sales Associate
(Temporary Assignment with a Possibility to Become Direct-Hire)

Job Details:

  • Japanese textile company seeks a showroom sales associate for immediate hire.
  • This is a 3-month temporary position.
  • The contract can be renewed after 3 months.
  • There is a chance to become direct-hire after 3 or 6 months depending on performance.

    • The company designs, manufactures and sells subsidiary materials for clothes (value-added trimmings for textile products), and they have been expanding their business in the world. The overall purpose of this job is to attend to both the retailer and wholesaler.

    Job responsibilities include:

  • Perform customer service
  • Perform sales
  • Maintain showroom and stock room
  • Perform general administrative duties etc

    • Candidate must to contribute to the team effort, maintain professional and technical knowledge

    Salary is $13/hr. (*NOT NEGOTIABLE).
    Business hours are Monday-Friday, 9am-5:00pm.

    Qualifications:

  • Must have native-level English
  • Japanese skill is NOT required but a big plus
  • Spanish is NOT required but a big plus
  • Must have excellent communication and customer service skills
  • Some experience in retail, especially at department stores preferred

    • Contact:

    To apply for this position, e-mail me your resume and cover letter as an MS Word attachment to Sayaka Takeda at stakeda@actus-usa.com.


    Dec 2

    Job: Marketing Coordinator for Japanese Electric Parts Manufacturing Company

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    from Jet alum Sam Lederer via DCM Creations (a Japanese staffing agency). Posted by Dipika Soni (Ishikawa-ken, 2003-06). Dipika currently works as an in-house translator for PFU (a Fujitsu company) in Kahoku-shi, Ishikawa-ken. She is also the vocalist for the Japanese hardcore punk band DEGRADE.

    *Note: If you apply for this position, please let them know you learned of it from JetWit. Thanks.

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    Job Position: Marketing Coordinator for Japanese electric parts manufacturing company
    (Sales & Marketing division)

    Job Details:

  • Coordinates and implements marketing communication projects with responsibilities that include public relations, special events management, advertising, and creating brand awareness.
  • Organizes the preparation of proposals and presentations using marketing resource materials such as brochures, data, slides, photographs, and reports.
  • Prepare status reports on marketing efforts.

    • Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in area of specialty and 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
  • English and Japanese (Conversational)
  • Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
  • Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
  • Performs a variety of tasks.
  • Works under general supervision.
  • A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.

    • Location: Orange County, CA

    Position Status: Regular/Fulltime

    Salary: Depend on Experience

    Contact:

    For details on how to apply, please contact Ken Izutsu at ken@dcmcreations.com


    Dec 2

    Job: Import/Export Clerk for Japanese Freight Forwarding Company

    Jobs Comments Off on Job: Import/Export Clerk for Japanese Freight Forwarding Company

    from Jet alum Sam Lederer via DCM Creations (a Japanese staffing agency). Posted by Dipika Soni (Ishikawa-ken, 2003-06). Dipika currently works as an in-house translator for PFU (a Fujitsu company) in Kahoku-shi, Ishikawa-ken. She is also the vocalist for the Japanese hardcore punk band DEGRADE.

    *Note: If you apply for this position, please let them know you learned of it from JetWit. Thanks.

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    Job Position: Import/Export Clerk for Japanese Freight Forwarding Company
    (Ocean Import/Export division)

    Job Details:

  • Prepares import/export documents in accordance with established procedures and guidelines.
  • Checks shipping invoices for accuracy.
  • May calculate value of duties and tariffs due on transported goods.

    • Requirements:

  • Associate’s degree or its equivalent and 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
  • English and Japanese (Conversational)
  • Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
  • Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
  • Performs a variety of tasks.
  • Works under general supervision.
  • A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.

    • Location: New York, NY (Manhattan)

    Position Status: Regular/Fulltime

    Salary: Depends on experience

    Contact:

    For details on how to apply, please contact Ken Izutsu at ken@dcmcreations.com


    Dec 2

    Job: Documentation Clerk for Japanese Freight Forwarding Company

    Jobs Comments Off on Job: Documentation Clerk for Japanese Freight Forwarding Company

    from Jet alum Sam Lederer via DCM Creations (a Japanese staffing agency). Posted by Dipika Soni (Ishikawa-ken, 2003-06). Dipika currently works as an in-house translator for PFU (a Fujitsu company) in Kahoku-shi, Ishikawa-ken. She is also the vocalist for the Japanese hardcore punk band DEGRADE.

    *Note: If you apply for this position, please let them know you learned of it from JetWit. Thanks.

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    Job Position: Documentation Clerk for Japanese Freight Forwarding Company
    (Corporate Sales & Marketing/Ocean Planning & development division)

    Job Details:

  • Documentation Clerk 
Responsible for clerical duties related to technical documentation of procedures and practices.
  • Ensures proper upkeep of technical documents.
  • Prepares and/or maintains documentation pertaining to business contract, import/export and custom brokerage documentation.
  • Prepares import/export documents in accordance with established procedures and guidelines.
  • Checks shipping invoices for accuracy.
  • Calculate value of duties and tariffs due on transported goods.
  • Plans, writes, and maintains import/export custom brokerage manual documentation.

    • Requirements:

  • English and Japanese (Conversational)
  • Bachelors’ degree or its equivalent and 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area

    • Location: Torrace, CA

    Position Status: Temp to Hire

    Salary: Depends on experience ($12.00~$17.00)

    Contact:

    For details on how to apply, please contact Ken Izutsu at ken@dcmcreations.com


    Dec 2

    Job: Tour Coordinator (Torrance, CA)

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    from Jet alum Sam Lederer via DCM Creations (a Japanese staffing agency). Posted by Dipika Soni (Ishikawa-ken, 2003-06). Dipika currently works as an in-house translator for PFU (a Fujitsu company) in Kahoku-shi, Ishikawa-ken. She is also the vocalist for the Japanese hardcore punk band DEGRADE.

    *Note: If you apply for this position, please let them know you learned of it from JetWit. Thanks.

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    Job Position: Tour Coordinator (Meeting & Incentive, Sales Department), Torrance, CA

    Job Details:

    This position is responsible for handling tour arrangements and sales activities for group business. This includes customer service and account maintenance. Overtime and business trips may be required.

    For more details click “Read more”.

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    Dec 1

    Job: Researcher for Japanese NPO

    Jobs Comments Off on Job: Researcher for Japanese NPO

    via Actus Consulting. Posted by Dipika Soni (Ishikawa-ken, 2003-06). Dipika currently works as an in-house translator for PFU (a Fujitsu company) in Kahoku-shi, Ishikawa-ken. She is also the vocalist for the Japanese hardcore punk band DEGRADE.

    *Note: If you apply for this position, please let them know you learned of it from JetWit. Thanks.

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    Job Position: Researcher for Japanese NPO

    Job Details:

    Main job responsibility is to conduct research and prepare reports on particular topics such as politics, economics, specific industrial, and public policies.

    Salary: $36.4K+ Possible Bonus+ Benefits
    Business hours: 9am-5pm , Mon-Fri.

    Requirements:

  • Native level English is a must
  • Proficiency in MS office is necessary
  • Candidate must have strong background in Economics (especially macro ecocnomics), Finance or Public Policies
  • Previous work experience strongly desired but not a must as long as you have enough experience in research and report writing in the above mentioned field
  • Japanese language skills not required

    • Contact:
    Sayaka Takeda
    e-mail: stakeda@actus-usa.com
    tel: 212-575-7840

    Please forward your resume and cover letter as an MS Word attachment to apply. Make sure to specify in your cover letter to what position you are applying. We will review each application and get back to qualified candidates to have a preliminary interview with our recruiter. Please understand we are a staffing agency currently searching for successful candidates for the positions mentioned above at one of our client companies. We look forward to your application.


    Dec 1

    Job: JET for JTEs

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    Stephanie Boegeman (ALT, Akita-ken, 2006-09) gets her kicks from finding fun crazy ways to see the world and getting paid to do it. She is constantly in search of job, internship, and travel ideas to add to her site Playing With Hire, in the hopes that more JET alumni and like-minded souls join her in her quest to find creative, inspiring, and unique ways to make ends meet.

    Japanese citizens with a college degree and a good command of the English language can land a sweet job teaching American kids about Japanese culture. Sound familiar? If you know of any wonderful folks in the inaka who fit this description, pass on the good word about the Japan Outreach Initiative (JOI). Applications are being accepted through *Jan 7th*. More details about the job are here.


    Nov 30

    Job: Credit Reviewer and Marketing for a Japanese bank

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    via Actus Consulting. Posted by Dipika Soni (Ishikawa-ken, 2003-06). Dipika currently works as an in-house translator for PFU (a Fujitsu company) in Kahoku-shi, Ishikawa-ken. She is also the vocalist for the Japanese hardcore punk band DEGRADE.

    *Note: If you apply for this position, please let them know you learned of it from JetWit. Thanks.

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    Job Position: Japanese bank seeks Credit Reviewer and Marketing employee starting February

    Job duties will include:
    1. Read and analyze financial statements to determine the eligibility for financing
    2. Compose reports both in Japanese and English

    Requirements:

  • Must have Native-level English and Conversational-level Japanese as some report writing will be in Japanese
  • New graduates with Finance/Accounting background welcome
  • Some work experience in the related field preferred, but not required
  • Must have a high sense of integrity and punctuality

    • Other details:

    Business Hours: 8:45 am to 5pm with 1 hour paid lunch, Mon-Fri.
    Full-time, Permanent Position
    Salary: $37K- 40K + Bonus (Twice a year)
    Location: Midtown, Manhattan, NY
    Benefit: Health, Dental, and Life Insurance

    How to apply:

    Please forward your most recent resume and cover letter as an MS Word attachment to Sayaka Takeda at stakeda@actus-usa.com
    Make sure to mention which position you are applying to and your desired salary in your cover letter.
    We will contact qualified candidates to have a preliminary interview.

    Actus is a Japanese staffing agency and currently searching for candidates for the above position at one of their client companies. Please make sure to mention that you heard about the Job listing on JetWit if you apply for the position.


    Nov 30

    Job: Attorneys needed for Japanese doc review project

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    via Robert Half Legal. Posted by Dipika Soni (Ishikawa-ken, 2003-06). Dipika currently works as an in-house translator for PFU (a Fujitsu company) in Kahoku-shi, Ishikawa-ken. She is also the vocalist for the Japanese hardcore punk band DEGRADE.

    *Note: If you apply for this position, please let them know you learned of it from JetWit. Thanks.

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    Job Position: Attorneys needed for Japanese doc review project

    Job Details:

    Robert Half Legal is currently recruiting licensed attorneys who are barred in any jurisdiction and fluent in Japanese (reading and writing) for an upcoming document review project. The pay rate is extremely competitive and the duration of the project should last 6 months to one year.

    How to apply:

    If interested, please forward your resume to Robert Brown at Robert.Brown@roberthalflegal.com or call him at (877) 453-1625 immediately for consideration.


    Nov 22

    Job: Government Affairs Job Opening in Tokyo

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    via Jet alum Marea Pariser. Posted by Dipika Soni (Ishikawa-ken, 2003-06). Dipika currently works as an in-house translator for PFU (a Fujitsu company) in Kahoku-shi, Ishikawa-ken. She is also the vocalist for the Japanese hardcore punk band DEGRADE.

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    Job Position: Government Affairs Job Opening in Tokyo

    Job Details:

    Aflac International Inc. in Tokyo is looking for a Government Affairs Specialist to handle a wide range of duties as a member of a highly-effective government relations team. Aflac — the #1 life insurance provider in Japan in terms of policies in force — is a Fortune 200 company with more than $14 billion in annual revenues in Japan.

    Responsibilities include researching and writing policy papers, presentations, and other advocacy materials; close monitoring of legislative and regulatory developments in Japan and the United States; providing a variety of staff support for senior executives; and project management, including event planning. A close attention to detail, multitasking, and the ability to work under tight deadlines are all key skills for this position.

    Compensation competitive and commensurate with experience and skills.

    Requirements:

  • Strong interest in public policy
  • Superior English writing ability (native English a must)
  • Business-level Japanese
  • Graduate degree preferred (international affairs or related field)
  • 3+ years of professional experience
  • Strong Word and PowerPoint skills
  • Excellent organizational, communications, and teamwork skills
  • A sense of humor

    • Note: The person does not have to be living in Japan currently

    Contact:

    Nathaniel Graddy
    graddy_n@aflac.co.jp


    Nov 19

    Job: Private ALT position in Naganuma (Hokkaido)

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    Via the Hokkaido JETs yahoo listserv:

    Naganuma Town, near Sapporo & Kitahiroshima, is looking for a private ALT to start a contract in April, 2011.  The pay is approximately 300,000 yen/month.  The successful applicant will work closely with JTEs in 3 junior high schools and 4 elementary schools. Housing will be in town and will possibly be subsidized.

    If interested, please contact Mrs. Chika Kubota at dontmorry@yahoo.co.jp for more specific details and to set up an interview.


    Nov 17

    Job: Work for the Korean Government Teaching English

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    Stephanie Boegeman (ALT, Akita-ken, 2006-09) gets her kicks from finding fun crazy ways to see the world and getting paid to do it. She is constantly in search of job, internship, and travel ideas to add to her site Playing With Hire, in the hopes that more JET alumni and like-minded souls join her in her quest to find creative, inspiring, and unique ways to make ends meet.

    If you loved your stint with JET, but need to mix it up a bit, perhaps you should consider working for EPIK (English Program in Korea), a national English teaching program sponsored by the Korean Ministry of Education, Science and Technology Development. Applicants looking to begin work this March should apply by *Dec. 1st*. More details on the program are available here.


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