Event: “Increase your Sales Now!” Fundamentals of Professional Selling Seminar (Tokyo)
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JetWit job poster Stephen Palanik (Fukushima Ken, 2004-08) learned of the following career workshop being held by CareerCross, 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.
With the current economic situation, selling has become more critical than ever!
Sales is an integral part of everyday business and quite simply, success in sales equals success on the business front.
No matter your level of expertise, whether you work for a large organization or for yourself, improving one’s ability to close more deals is critical. CareerCross has arranged for two of Japan’s leading sales skills trainers to provide an overview of several areas of professional selling with practical tips and advice that will help you succeed in sales!
How much is it worth to be able to turn more leads into sales? Join CareerCross for one morning designed to increase your sales.
Event: The Basics to Jump-starting your Career in Japan (Tokyo)
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JetWit job poster Stephen Palanik (Fukushima Ken, 2004-08) learned of the following career workshop being held by GaijinPot, 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.
GaijinPot Career Workshop
LAST CHANCE FOR SEATS!
GaijinPot is holding a Career Workshop this Thursday, June 11 from 5 pm at Temple University Japan in Azabu, Tokyo, and there are only a handful of places left!
The Basics to Jump-starting your Career in Japan
Date: June 11, 2009
Time: 17:00 – 19:00
Location: Temple University Japan, Azabu Hall, Room 206
Cost: JPY 2,500
Click here to sign up.
Designed specifically to help all international job-seekers, the workshop will help you jump start your career in Japan and provides a fantastic opportunity to learn more about the different working environments and recruiting processes you are likely to encounter while in Japan.
J-News Mini-Roundup: Change of Pace – Japanese Accomplishments!
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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.
Tsukiji-san, taken from today's edition of the Yomiuri Shinbun
Sample themes from this blog are “the economic woes facing Japan,” “The flu in Narita,” “Car crash kills one,” so today I decided it was better to report on accomplishments from Japan. The Japanese who are successful abroad are adored back home, just go to a Yankees game and look at all the Japanese corporate sponsors lining the stadium.
Today the papers reported on the achievements of a pianist, an athlete, and a novelist, all of which have international fame and recognition. Each newspaper chose a different figure to focus on.
Asahi ” Olympic Swimmer Returns to Active Duty…
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This just off the Facebook status update wire:
Robert P. Weston (Nara-ken, 2002-04), the Toronto-based author of the rhyming children’s novel Zorgamazoo, has confessed to caving in to Twitter. To follow him, go to: http://twitter.com/rpweston
Job: President of National Association of Japan-America Societies (D.C.)
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The Board of Directors of the National Association of Japan-America Societies (NAJAS) announces an opening for the position of President.
The National Association of Japan-America Societies, Inc. (NAJAS), located in Washington, D.C., is a private, non-profit, non-partisan 501 (c) 3 organization. The mission of the National Association of Japan-America Societies is to strengthen cooperation and understanding between the peoples of Japan and the United States by providing programs, services, and information to and facilitating cooperation among its member societies throughout North America.
Responsibilities:
The President serves as the chief operating officer of the association and reports directly to the Chairman of NAJAS, the Executive Committee and the full Board. The President and Chairman, in conjunction with the Board, set the strategic vision for the organization and the strategy to implement goals and objectives. Read More
Hikaru Utada: The Complete JQ Interview
By Justin Tedaldi, Editor (Kobe-shi CIR, 2001-02)
(Originally Published May 2009 in JQ (JETAA NY Quarterly) magazine, the official quarterly publication of JETAA NY (http://jetaany.org/magazine)
It was perfect timing. Back in January, Hikaru Utada, the New York-born recording phenomenon who before she was out of her teens notched three of Japan’s top ten bestselling albums (including number one), was back in town working on a new album for the U.S., and JQ spent a full hour with Hikki to talk of many things, including her new disc This is the One, which hit stores in May.
I know you want to talk about the new album and the single.
The song…
I heard it about two and half weeks ago, as I think I was already on the e-mail list from when your last English album came out.
Oh, right, right, right.
So we go way back. Ten years ago I found out about First Love when I studying Japanese as an undergraduate…
Oh, wow.
It’s amazing to be here now talking about it.
I’m humbled [laughs]. Read More
JET alum blog featured in Japanese online news
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JET alum and SC Subchapter Rep Daniel Stone’s blog The Divine Wind Vault has been featured in an article on the Japanese website Searchina. It profiled his recent post about the excellence of Japanese convenience stores and fast food restaurants, especially in comparison to the poor level of service and goods offered at the same places here in the States. Omedetou for this Japanese media coverage!
Job: Professional Trainee to join Reinsurance Team (UK)
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Via Willis, an insurance brokerage firm based in the UK:
The opportunity…
We are looking for a Professional Trainee, with fluency in Japanese, to join our Reinsurance team based in our Head Office in the heart of the city. Whatever your career path, you will have every chance to make an impact. The Graduate Program is a 2 year curriculum that consists of on-the-job learning complimented by training courses that are offered via the Willis Academy. Graduates will be given full support to study for the Chartered Insurance Institute examinations leading to the ACII professional qualification. Willis is going through rapid transformation – a process that is presenting tremendous opportunities. If you thrive on change and wish to influence the direction of a globally ambitious organisation, you could not join a better company than Willis.
Where do you get your “Japan fix”?
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This is a call out to JET alumni in chapters everywhere about where you get your “Japan fix,” i.e., where you go in your town or region to feel connected with Japan, whether through food, karaoke, cultural activities or interacting with Japanese people.
The goal is to end up with a collection of “Japan fix” articles from different JET alumni chapters and from JET alumni in different cities and towns throughout the U.S., Canada, UK, Australia and anywhere else. (Well, except in Japan, where you get your Japan fix pretty much every day.)
The purpose is to aid JET alums who live or are planning to move to a certain area. A great way to know where to go for things Japanese in your new home town. And a great way to use our collective JET alum brains to help each other out.
JETAA Montreal is already working on the first one. If you want to write one for your chapter, subchapter, town, state, province, etc., feel free to get in touch. Or just write it and email it to Steven at jetwit [at] jetwit [dot] com and put “Japan Fix” in the subject heading.
Yoroshiku and gambarimashou!
Japan America Society Round-up 6.08.09
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Current Hiroshima-ken JET Gail Meadows, co-editor of the Wide Island View, shines a light on some of the upcoming events of various Japan America societies…
JSNC vs. JETAA Kickball Event – Listen up Northern California JET alumni! The Japan Society will battle the JET Alumni Association of Northern California in the time-honored sport of kickball. So flex those muscles and go kick some … balls! Afterward you can celebrate your victory with BBQ. Sounds like a formula for a kickin’ good time.
- Date: Saturday, July 11
- Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Place: Golden Gate Park, George Washington Grove (25th Ave. & MLK Jr. Dr.)C
- Cost: Free for JSNC members, $5 non-members
- For more information, click here.
JAS of the State of Washington
- Japan Young Professionals Group Business Event – At this dinner and networking event, Takumi Ono, founder and president of Junglecity Network, Inc., will speak about founding her own company and how her experience relates to young professionals. Junglecity.com is a Japanese language portal dedicated to providing the most extensive and up-to-date information on Seattle and Washington State. Junglecity has also just launched in Portland.
- Date: Wednesday, June 24
- Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
- Place: O’Asian Kitchen & Lounge, 800 5th Ave., Suite Plaza 1, Seattle
- Cost: $25/person for JAS members. $30/person for non-members.
- For more information, click here. To register, click here. Registration deadline is June 22.
Japanese language programs – JASCO has two upcoming programs for adults and children. The first is an intensive Japanese class for Beginners II meeting on Wednesdays from June 17 through Aug. 19. For more information, see this flyer. The second is a Japanese language summer camp designed to provide local children with opportunities to learn basic Japanese language and culture. The camp will run Aug. 3 through Aug. 7. This flyer gives more information.
Does your Japan America Society have an upcoming event that you’d like to share with JetWit readers? Email Gail Meadows the info.
J-News Mini-Roundup: The Economy Continues to Bleed
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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.
The news articles this morning had conflicting stories of how the Japanese are being affected by the economic downturn. The Asahi ran a miraculous headline stating “record catches of black tuna found in Ishikawa Prefecture.” They also stated, although not in a headline, that the Nikkei average had bounced back over the past couple days.
Despite some exceptions, the headlines this morning each told of a different part of the economy sputtering. Looks like in Japanese economic news, what still catches reader’s eyes follows the old saying “if it bleeds it leads.”
Yomiuri “Record Bankruptices” …
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The June 2009 issue of the Sake World E-mail Newsletter by JET alum and leading sake expert John Gauntner (aka “The Sake Guy”) is now available online. In this issue:
- The Kome Khronicles
- moto-i in Minneapolis
- Did you Know?
- Sake Professional Course
- Sake Events
- Learn More About Sake eBooks
- Odds-n-Ends
For more information about John and about sake, go to his website at: http://www.sake-world.com
Job: Kaplan Aspect Part Time and Substitute English Teacher (East Village, NYC)
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A job listing direct from Kaplan Aspect:
English as a Second Language Instructor
Purpose of the Job:
ESL instructors helps international students achieve their personal or academic goals through English language instruction and/or preparation for the TOEFL exam.
Responsibilities:
§ Teach ESL classes Monday-Friday according to Kaplan Aspect curriculum.
§ Prepare daily lesson plans according to established syllabus.
§ Maintain a classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
§ Test, evaluate, and counsel students regarding their academic performance and goals.
§ Maintain accurate record keeping for daily attendance and student performance.
§ Participate in staff meetings and in-service workshops. Read More
Job: Air-Ocean Expert Clerk (OH)
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via Actus Consulting:
Japanese Logistics company seeks an Air-Ocean Export Clerk for immediate hire.
Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:
– Manage assigned accounts by processing export shipments and all related activities for an assigned base of accounts.
– Assist with duties related to document preparaion and traffic coordination required to correctly process goods through customers and effect timely delivery.
– Prepare reports of transactions to facilitate billing of shippers and foreign carriers.
– Coordinate any necessary surface transportation to airports or pier. Read More
Jobs: Several from international companies
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A nice woman named Deborah Yo has shared the following job listings, all with international companies, after seeing an introductory message about JetWit that we posted on the LinkedIn group バイリンガルのためのJob Market News! According to her LinkedIn profile, Deborah is a graduate of Thunderbird School of Global Management and also studied at Kyoto Daikgaku in Japan. (FYI, yes, we noticed that the job listings all mention a preferred age. While that may not be kosher in the U.S., please bear in mind that JetWit is just the messenger and is sharing the info as received.)
“I came across some interesting positions in the Tokyo area and would like to share. Below are a few selected sample of positions. Please e-mail to deborah@global.t-bird.edu if you are interested and bilingual English/Japanese in the business level.”
Company: Global consumer goods Company
Position: Product/Brand Manager
Location: Tokyo
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Age: Up to late 30’s preferred
Requirement: Solid Marketing background in either Retail or consumer Goods
Company: Global Consumer Goods Company
Position: Legal Counsel
Location: Tokyo
Salary: 12-15 million yen Age: Flexible 25-45
Description: Assist Senior Counsel in overseeing the legal aspects of the activities including contracts and other commercial matters, supervision of litigation and compliance matters, compliance with laws applicable to the company’s operations, corporate governance, and monitoring of relevant legislative and regulatory developments. Read More
