Learning Support Services (LSS) within the School of International Letters and Cultures is looking for Tutors to tutor language-learning students. We are looking for tutors who are reliable and dependable and are willing to help students enrolled in various language courses improve their understanding of the material being presented to them.
So, what’s in it for YOU? This position is great for building your resume in instruction, communications, leadership, and showing you’ve worked for a highly-regarded service unit at ASU.
Applicants must have completed JPN301 or higher.
Contact silclss@asu.edu for the job information.
*The webinar series are organized by the US-Japan Bridging Foundation. The events are free, but registration is required.
*Recordings for the past webinars (Titles are listed below on this page) are also available on the event site. Go to the link below.
INTERNSHIPS: SEARCHING, APPLYING, AND TIPS FOR A MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCE
Date & Time: February 15, 2022, 8-9 pm ET
MY PATH TO WORKING IN THE GAMING INDUSTRY
Date & Time: March 1, 8-9 pm ET
HOW ENRICHMENT AND STUDY PROGRAMS CAN HELP YOUR CAREER
Date & Time: March 15, 2022, 8-9 pm ET
PERSPECTIVES ON INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION CAREERS
Date & Time: April 5, 2022, 8-9 pm ET
Pasona NA will be attending the LA Career Forum 2022 event for bilingual job seekers. If you are looking for a job at a Japanese company, please take this opportunity to meet directly with Japanese companies.
Date: April 16 (Sat) & April 17 (Sun), 2022
Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm (Registration closes at 4:30pm)
Place: Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC)
Phoenix Sister Cities is currently accepting applications for year-long contracts beginning in August 2022. Applicants must be Phoenix residents and possess a four-year degree in any major. Individuals in their final semester at university are eligible to apply. No teaching certificate is required. All participants receive airfare, subsidized housing, benefits, and a competitive salary. Applications close February 18, 2022.
Date & Time: November 7, 2021 5:30 p.m. ~ [AZ time] (November 8, 9:30 a.m. in JST) *Registration required.
*Consumer position is not open via Boston Career Forum and if you attend this event, you can also move on to the first hiring process. This will be the last opportunity to apply for consumer position.
*Desired Japanese language level: JLPT N1
*The webinar series are organized by the US-Japan Bridging Foundation. Registration is required for all the webinars.
*Recordings for the past webinars are available on the event site. Go to the link below.
BUILDING A JAPAN-RELATED CAREER
Date & Time: September 15, 2021, 8-9 pm ET
Speaker: Kasia Lynch, Ikigai Connections Founder
In this opening session, Kasia Lynch, Founder of Ikigai Connections, offers concrete suggestions about how to build a Japan-related career and find a job in the U.S. or Japan.
HOW TO LAND A JOB TEACHING ENGLISH IN JAPAN
Date & Time: September 29, 2021, 8-9 pm ET
Speaker: Bahia Simons-Lane, USJETAA Executive Director
USJETAA Executive Director Bahia Simons-Lane shares the ins and outs of teaching English in Japan, with an emphasis on the JET program.
HOW I BUILT A BUSINESS CAREER RELATED TO JAPAN
Date & Time: October 6, 2021, 8-9 pm ET
Speaker: Jessica Kennett Cork, Vice President - Community Engagement and Corporate Communications, YKK Corporation of America
Speaker: Trevin Dye, Assistant Director of International Business Development, JETRO
Business leaders Jessica Kennett Cork (YKK Corporation of America) and Trevin Dye (JETRO) talk about how to build a corporate career and what it's like to work for a Japanese company.
HOW TO NETWORK IN THE U.S. AND JAPAN
Date & Time: October 20, 2021, 8-9 pm ET
Speaker: Kasia Lynch, Ikigai Connections Founder
In this talk, Kasia Lynch, Founder of Ikigai Connections, gives tips to successfully navigate networking in the U.S. and Japan.
HOW I BUILT MY CAREER RELATED TO JAPAN AS AN ARTIST AND EDUCATOR
Date & Time: November 3, 2021, 8-9 pm ET
Speaker: Cameron McKinney, Dancer/Choreographer and Kizuna Dance Artistic Director
Speaker: Tom Flint, Moving Image Educator + Maker
Dancer/Choreographer Cameron McKinney (Kizuna Dance) and Moving Image Educator + Maker Tom Flint discuss how they built their careers as artists and educators, while maintaining their deep connection to Japan.
RESUME RECIPE: HOW TO WRITE A RESUME THAT SIZZLES
Date & Time: November 17, 2021, 8-9 pm ET
Speaker: Kamara Toffolo, Resume Writer, LinkedIn Consultant, and Job Search Strategist
Join Kamara Toffolo, Resume Writer, LinkedIn Consultant, and Job Search Strategist, as she offers up key points to writing a resume that is sure to get attention.
HOW I BUILT MY CAREER AS A TRANSLATOR
Date & Time: December 1, 2021, 8-9 pm ET
Speaker: Allison Markin Powell, Translator/Editor/Publishing Consultant
Speaker: Ajani Oloye, Translation & Manga Editor
Esteemed translators and editors Allison Markin Powell and Ajani Oloye share their journeys working in the field of Japan-related translation and publishing.
SIMILARITIES AND DIFFERENCES IN JAPAN AND U.S. BUSINESS PRACTICES
December 15, 2021, 8-9 pm ET
Speaker: Brooke Brown, Intercultural Communication Instructor
In this talk, Intercultural Communication Instructor Brooke Brown discusses the differences and similarities between Japan and U.S. business practices with a focus on communication strategies.
The JET Program is a competitive employment opportunity that allows young professionals to live and work in cities, towns, and villages throughout Japan. Being a JET is an opportunity to work and to represent the United States as cultural ambassadors to Japan. Most participants serve as Assistant Language Teachers (ALTs) and work in public and private schools throughout Japan; some work as Coordinators for International Relations (CIRs) as interpreters/translators.
The JET Program seeks participants who are adaptable, outgoing, and who have a deep interest in Japan. Only the best candidates are chosen to represent America. The JET Program typically receives 4,000-5,000 applications each year from U.S. applicants. Of these, 1,000-1,100 will be selected for participation on the JET Program.
Each fall, applications are reviewed to ensure that all required documents have been submitted. Applicants who pass the initial screening are invited to interview. Selected candidates will be offered a position with the JET Program and then matched with a contracting organization. The application for the 2022 JET Program will open on Tuesday, September 28th and close on Friday, November 12th at 11:59pm HST.
Interested individuals are encouraged to like the Official JET Program USA Facebook page or follow the JET Program USA on Twitter. Updates and notifications are posted frequently throughout the application and interview process.
ASU will host a JET Program Information Session on Friday, October 15th from 4:00pm - 6:00pm via ZOOM.
Link: https://asu.zoom.us/j/85013273848?pwd=bllFUWl0TTV1OGl4SmJkb2JhMjh3QT09
Password: japan
Active 8 Phoenix Office
Position; Recruiting Assistant/Part-time
Office; Phoenix Downtown
(1130 N 2nd St. Unit 105 Phoenix, Arizona 85004 )
Recruiting Assistant Skill Requirements:
· Associate Degree or higher
· Experience working in an office environment or/and working in Japan
· Japanese Language Skills is PLUS
· Understanding of Japanese Business Culture is a definite plus
· Must be able to conduct web search for candidates quickly and efficiently
· Must be comfortable and able to make multiple phone calls daily
· Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
· Excellent Interpersonal Communication Skills
· Excellent organization skills and detail-oriented mindset and able to work in a multicultural environment
· NO REMOTE WORK available
· ETC.
Company Information; www.activ8usjp.com
Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions / Renaissance Resources Inc., has been one of the leading recruiting firms in North America when it comes to working with Japanese Businesses for 20 years. Our services are based on the needs of our clients, and we connect them with qualified candidates in the Automotive, Electronics, Food & Beverage, Logistics, Manufacturing, and Oil & Gas industries. With the recent expansion to California and the NYC/NJ area, our coastal offices have started working with clients in the Banking, Finance, and Entertainment Industries. We like to take the approach of working one on one with each of candidate to ensure that we have the best understanding of your background and what it is you are looking for in a career.
Jobs openings at IRIS in Surprise, AZ. They are professional full-time positions in various fields. Find more details from the link below.
e.g. Global Sourcing Department (as of 4/29/21)
1-Product Sourcing Specialist. NEEDS TO SPEAK JAPANESE for this position as they source products/supplies for IRIS USA. This position will be under the Global team but assigned support of Costco imports. Will assist B&M sales and marketing teams to bring further import items (from our subsidiaries) to Costco US.
The largest governmental teaching exchange program in Japan, the JET Program, is looking for candidates to teach English in public schools across Japan. A representative of the program will be visiting ASU to deliver information on the program and the application process.
No Japanese language experience is required for the Assistand Language Teacher (ALT) position. The Coordinator for International Relations (CIR) requires fluent Japanese ability.
Date: Friday, October 9th, 2020 Time: 3:30-4:30pm (CA Time) (via ZOOM)
Date: Thursday, October 22nd, 2020 Time: 12:00-1:00pm (CA Time) (via ZOOM)
Date: Wednesday, November 4th, 2020 Time: 12:00-1:00pm (CA Time) (via ZOOM)
Further information and registration links can be found at: https://www.la.us.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/jet.htm#recruiting
The webinar series are organized by the US-Japan Bridging Foundation (sponsor of the Bridging Scholarship program administered by AATJ). Registration is required at all the webinars.
Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2020
Time: 10:00-11:00 p.m. (Arizona) [7:00-8:00 p.m. at Washington D.C.]
The session panelists will share their own professional journeys and discuss how to propel a career with a Japan/Asia focus, how to network professionally during COVID, and what tools are available to students, recent graduates, and others interested in Japan. Panelists will tackle questions about navigating career changes, being a person of color working in Asia, and ways to build your network during social distancing. Panelists include Chadwick Eason, Co-Founder and COO at National Association for Black Engagement with Asia (NABEA) and Content Manager, Palantir; and Bahia Simons-Lane, Executive Director, JET Alumni Association (USJETAA).
Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Time: 10:00-11:00 p.m. (Arizona) [7:00-8:00 p.m. at Washington D.C.]
East meets West in this session that will drill down into the cultural roots of these art forms, what modern transformations are occurring in the genres, and the themes common in both Animé and Manga that resonate with social justice movements in the US. Get ready for an action-packed session!
Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Time: 9:00-10:00 p.m. (Arizona) [7:00-8:00 p.m. at Washington D.C.]
The panel will help attendees demystify the Japanese market, Japanese business trends, and how transnational companies are doing business in Japan. They are on the pulse of the latest generation, and will cover a number of significant trends affecting businesses and business people working in Japan.
Date: Wednesday, November 25, 2020
Time: 9:00-10:00 p.m. (Arizona) [7:00-8:00 p.m. at Washington D.C.]
Learn how social media and smartphone ownership has rapidly changed the way people see themselves, especially young people. We will also look at how Covid-19 has dramatically changed the landscape of Japanese society today, and what those who wish to live and work in Japan can expect.
Date: Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Time: 9:00-10:00 p.m. (Arizona) [7:00-8:00 p.m. at Washington D.C.]
IC is looking for students who are interested in doing an unpaid international internship related to teaching. Specifically, they are looking for interns to help undergraduate English majors in Japan improve their English. Interns will work with students in and outside of the classroom to help them academically and provide opportunities to practice English communication. Interns will also plan and create opportunities for students to use their English in nonacademic settings such as playing games, sports and other extracurricular activities.
Go to the link for more information and the application for April 2021 - January 2022:
Any students will be welcomed!
Date: Sunday, October 4, 2020
Time: 6:00 p.m. (PT)
More information about the info session will be posted soon.
The information session will be held only in Japanese. The expected JPN language skill to apply for the job position is business level.
(Any level students will be welcomed to join the session for future resource. )
Pasona NA, the largest Japanese recruiting agency in the U.S., is currently looking for new graduates who are interested in working as a Passenger Service Agent for a major Japanese Airline at JFK airport (Queens, NY). This position welcomes Japanese/Chinese/Korean Bilingual candidates who are seeking for OPT, as well as applicant who does not require visa sponsorship.
Pasona N A, Inc. Passenger Service Program
<Japanese> https://www.pasona.com/Airport/
Please contact us at info@pasona.com if you have any questions!
Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you.
The Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission (JUSFC) and the International House of Japan (I-House) are currently seeking three Summer Interns for short-term (not to exceed two weeks) internships during late July-August 2020 to coincide with the Olympic Games in Tokyo.
The interns will support the ongoing activities of the 2020 U.S.-Japan Creative Artists Program (NichiBei Creative Artists) . JUSFC and the National Endowment for the Arts have selected five artistic teams for this program. Each team of artists from the United States and Japan are working on a collaborative artistic project that will be presented to the public in Tokyo during summer 2020. More information on this project can be found HERE.
The representatives of Kyocera USA are visiting the Japanese section and holding a meeting with students. They are interested in hiring students who have engineering degrees with Japanese language skills.
Date: Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 Time: 3:00 p.m. -4:00 p.m. Location: LL548 *Appointment only. Sign up at the link on your course Canvas.
Delta Airlines is accepting new flight attendants for the 2020 hiring season. They are seeking individuals who speak the following languages: Dutch, Danish, Czech, French, German, Greek, JAPANESE, Italian, or Korean. You must be at least 21 to apply. For information and to apply, please go to: https://deltaflightattendants.avature.net/apply
"ALTIA CENTRAL believes that ALTs have a lot to offer to English education in Japan, and more importantly to the development of all Japanese school children. We are looking for positive, friendly and enthusiastic people who are committed to living and working in Japan.
An Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) position with ALTIA CENTRAL can provide you with interesting experiences, rewarding challenges and culture exchange opportunities. ALTs work right in the public schools, alongside Japanese teachers, and interact with students and the overall school community in the classroom, the staffroom and on the playground. Being an ALTIA CENTRAL ALT is more than just teaching English, it's a commitment to the development of the young learners you engage with every day."
Date: Tuesday, October 1, 2019
Time: 4:00p.m. - 5:00p.m.
Location: LL 165
Date: Saturday, September 21
Time: 5:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m.
Location: Union Stage in the lower level, MU
*Regulus is a consulting agency in Tokyo.