Sherif Afifi, a technical recruiter at Robert Half Technology, is looking for a resource that can translate a manual written in Japanese with technical specifications The manual is 600 pages, but he says he is not looking for a programmer or a developer, just the keen sense of understanding. Also the selected candidate will NOT be required to translate the whole manual , instead identify key chapters and better convey to the line manager what the document is aimed to present.
If interested, contact Sherif at sherif.afifi /atto/ rht /dotto/ com.
Kimono Exhibit at Ringling Museum (Sarasota, FL)
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Via JETAA Florida:
There is a Kimono Exhibition at the Ringling Museum in Sarasota until February 8th. http://www.ringling.org/Exhibitions_Kimono.aspx?id=274
Editorial Pursuits #6: JETs Rule! – By Julie Matysik
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Julie Matysik (Yamanashi-ken, 2006-07) is a freelance copy editor and aspiring in-house editor who recently moved to NYC with her husband (also a JET alum). She has just started an internship in editing/publishing/writing. Editorial Pursuits chronicles her job hunting efforts, experiences and lessons learned.
Happy New Year, Jetwit readers!
I apologize for my prolonged absence from the website but, seeing as how I’m still without a paying job, still unsuccessfully finding new job postings congruent with my entry-level publishing knowledge, and still without any interviews for jobs I’ve applied to weeks ago, I didn’t really know what to write about as we rang in 2009. I sort of feel as though I’ve hit that proverbial brick-in-the-wall and can’t seem to wedge myself out of this tacky substance known of my frustrating editorial pursuits.
So, while I am unable to relay any quirky anecdotes about my present internship situation or to go on a tirade about the publishing industry’s apparent doomsday, I do want to express my sincere gratitude to all of you former JETs out there who have been so open to helping people like me, who are struggling in this tough economic time, by offering advice and support in the continuing job search. I think sometimes living in such a big place like New York City, one can easily forget that there are really genuine, kind, and caring people out among the snotty, rude, and self-important citizens of The Big Apple.
Since beginning my job search in September of last year, I’ve been the recipient of multiple acts of kindness from former JETs and I believe this is a testament to the sort of people JET attracts. So many of you are more than willing to go out on a limb and help your cohorts and I dedicate this posting to all of you. Thank you for all you’ve done and continue to do in making not only me but others in this network feel a little more hopeful and a little less lonely.
That said, here is my obligatory New Year’s Resolution: to continue networking and persevering until I have a job at a publishing house and to say “thank you” more often to my fellow JETs for their constant and unwavering support.
Job: Contract Coordinator – Part time – (Atlanta and/or nationwide)
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Via Craigslist Atlanta:
Contract Cordinator for Translation Company (Atlanta and surrounding areas)
Reply to: info@worldservicesusa.com [?]
Date: 2009-01-11, 9:08PM EST
LOCATION: NATIONWIDE
The Contract Coordinator is required to provide and obtain new contracts for World Services(Interpretation and Translation Services). Strong work ethic, ability to learn fast, strong business background, creativity and common sense are essential, with the ability to interface with various departments within the company and with clients.
Please send your resume to: info@worldservicesusa.com
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Responsible for ensuring each contract is set-up, executed and delivered in accordance with company requirements and guidelines.
• Assist in the contract renewal process at least 90 days prior to expiration.
• Consult with General Manager on services and rates provided in various cities.
• Compile competitive research on clients.
• Follow-up on client contracts.
• Schedule appointments between company and clients.
• Conducts follow-up with clients to confirm status of assignments and future contracts. Read More
2 Jobs: International student programs – San Diego St. and University of Oregon
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Via Chronicle of Higher Ed Careers page:
1/12/2009
- San Diego State University (California) : Director of the International Student Center
- University of Oregon (Oregon) : Study Abroad Program Coordinator
Devon Brown (Tokyo-to, 2002-04) is a freelance writer with a focus on food. You can read more of her writing at TravelingTastebuds.blogspot.com.
Here’s her latest post in which she comments on, and asks for perspective on, freelance travel writing:
I’m feeling betrayed, so just for today I need to digress from my usual subject matter.
About a month ago, I landed my first article in a national magazine. I worked hard on my little 250 word piece. I was getting paid $1 a word after all and this piece was my national debut. Well I turned that piece in and it was full of rhythm and pep and I was really proud. When I was asked to revise I understood, but when I read the final edited piece it looked nothing like me. Sure it was my subject matter, but my voice was gone, and my rhythm was gone. I had been hacked. And now I’m wondering if I’m being too sensitive.
Is this normal? Is this what I should expect as new-bee in this industry?
JETAA Chapter Beat 1.11.09
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Freelance writer/editor Jonathan Trace (Fukuoka-ken, 2005-08) takes us on a walk around the JET Alumni community…
- January Volunteer Event – Saturday, January 24th, 8:30 to 12:30 come out to Kipp DC: Will Academy and volunteer with 5th, 6th, and 7th graders in the Saturday School Community Service Program.
- Inauguration Coat Checker – January 18th – 20th. Want to check coats for the upcoming presidential inauguration? Sign up for a part time job as a coat checker in downtown DC hotels over the weekend.
- JETAADC Happy Hour – Wednesday, January 14th, 6:00 to 8:00 at Cafe Asia. Drop on in for the first Happy Hour of 2009! Special guests from several Asian related organizations will be in attendance so bring your business cards.
- Japan Young Professionals Group Shinnenkai – Wednesday, January 21st, 6:30 at Typhoon Restaurant in downtown Seattle. Join in for good food and a chance to network with others interested in Japan.
- Celebrate Asia Concert – Friday, January 16th, 6:00 at the S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium Benaroya Hall. Get your tickets to this inaugural benefit concert event celebrating classical music and other Asian cultural performances.
- Shinnenkai – Saturday, January 14, 6:00 at Restaurant Peony. Food, games, and prizes! Celebrate 2009 with old friends and new.
- 2009 Japan in the Gobal Economy Lecture – Thursday, January 15, 6:00. Join the discussion with Dr. Hugh Patrick and Dr. Takeo Hoshi on the topic of Japan’s financial future after the economic downfall of 2008.
- The Future of Democracy in Northease Asia Lecture – Tuesday, January 20, 5:30 at the World Affairs Council of Northern California. Explore the political landscape of Asia and the challenges democracy faces in the future.
- First Ever SC Sub-Chapter Shinnenkai – Saturday, January 24th, 6:00 at Clemson University’s Roderick International House. Come join in on a little new year’s celebration with the South Carolina Sub-chapter.
- Shinnenkai – Saturday, January 31st, 6:00 to 8:00 at Nori Nori. Bring in the new year with all you can eat seafood and sushi.
What happened at your chapter’s event? If you attend(ed) any of these exciting events, JetWit would love to hear about them. Just email Jonathan Trace with any info, stories or comments.
Via GaijinPot.com. I’ve never heard of this job fair myself, so if anyone has any perspectives or additional info, please feel free to add in the comment section. (The only Akiba I’m aware of, actually, is a rabbi who gets mentioned in the Passover hagadah.)
The first annual Akiba International Job Fair, presented by Vein Carry Japan Inc., will be held this year on February 28th in Umeda, Osaka and on March 7th in Akihabara, Tokyo.
http://www.gaijinpot.com/job_view.php?jid=23079
Job: English > Japanese Translation Project (San Francisco)
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Via Craigslist San Francisco:
English > Japanese Translation + Marketing Strategy Project (SF)
Reply to: gigs-988369987@craigslist.org [?]
Date: 2009-01-11, 2:32AM PST
Hello-
We are looking to launch a web/mobile product in Japan and are looking for someone to help us both translate our site and help us with our messaging for the Japanese youth market.
If you are fluent in Japanese/English, have experience in marketing and are familiar with Japanese youth culture/technologies, we look forward to hearing from you.
Please let us know a little bit about your experience and what your hourly rate range is.
Thanks so much and we look forward to hearing from you.
Japan Society presents Kazuko Shiraishi, the “Allen Ginsberg” of Japan, Friday, Jan. 30, 6:30pm
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Interesting upcoming event at Japan Society in NYC:
JAPAN SOCIETY PRESENTS THE “ALLEN GINSBERG OF JAPAN,” WHO READS FROM NEW WORK, ACCOMPANIED BY LIVE JAZZ
My Floating Mother, City: An Evening with Kazuko Shiraishi
Friday, January 30, 2009, 6:30 pm at Japan Society
New York, NY – Japan Society presents an intimate evening with one of Japan’s foremost poets, Kazuko Shiraishi, in conjunction with the recent English-language collection of her poetry, My Floating Mother, City. Shiraishi, a pioneer in jazz-poetry collaboration, is joined by trumpeter Itaru Oki for a special live performance, and partakes in a discussion and Q&A moderated by Forrest Gander, author and Professor of English and Comparative Literature at Brown University. My Floating Mother, City: An Evening with Kazuko Shiraishi takes place Friday, January 30 at 6:30 pm and is followed by a reception. Read More
Conversation Partners – Japanese/English – NYC
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I just saw this on Craigslist NY Writing Jobs. I’ve become rather skeptical of a lot of Craigslist postings. Does anyone want to check it out and report back as to whether it’s actually legit? Just an fun project for a snowy day if you have time.
Conversational Partners (Japanese)
Reply to: gigs-987035626@craigslist.org [?]
Date: 2009-01-09, 10:47PM EST
Two female college student’s looking for some people who are fluent in English and Japanese to speak with. Serious inquiries only.
- it’s NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
- Compensation: Two great friends !
Nosh Pit: Ringing in the New Year with Toshi-Koshi Soba
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A recent post by JET alum Rosie DeFremery on her collaborative foodie blog Nosh Pit:
As I write this we are a little over one hour from ringing in the New Year here in icy New York City. It’s already 2009 in Japan, where they’ve just woken up to celebrate Oshogatsu, the Japanese New Year. Japanese residents of New York still keep some of the traditions while living overseas, as you could tell by visiting any Japanese market or store in the city. When I dropped by Chiyoda Sushi to pick up lunch this afternoon, customers were picking up elaborate osechi ryouri meals they’d ordered in advance (for a pretty penny too – well over $100). For the more budget conscious among us, however, they did have packages of fresh toshi-koshi soba noodles available. Upon catching sight of those I snapped one up to prepare at home.
Toshi-koshi soba noodles, which JustHungry translates roughly as “end the old year and enter the new year soba noodles,” will be familiar to anyone who’s eaten soba before. The only difference is
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JETAA Pacific Northwest: Japan Young Professionals Group Shinnenkai!
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Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Japan Young Professionals Group Shinnenkai
Includes appetizers. ~Cash bar~
restaurant or at the Public Market parking garage one block away.
Registration Deadline: Monday, January 19
Jobs in China?
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I recently returned from a trip to China, and it occurred to me that China felt in many ways like Japan felt to me when I was there in the early 90s: Modernized, but also somewhat untamed and pregnant with opportunity. A good amount of structure, but also a sense that it’s not all figured out yet either.
With that in mind, I was wondering if some segment of the JET alumni community is now turning to China for job opportunities? If so, let me know or post a comment below on your thoughts or experience.
Meanwhile, I noticed a China jobs site called China Splash (http://www.chinasplash.com/index.html). I’m sure there are others, but figured I’d at least share the one I’m aware of.
Bankruptcy Bill #9: Bankruptcy on Steroids
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Bankruptcy Bill is a cartoon created by Steven Horowitz (Aichi-ken, 1992-94) and Gideon Kendall. To see more strips as well as original bankruptcy haiku, go to bankruptcybill.wordpress.com.
