Category Archives: embassy

JET Recruiting Sessions 2011

Posted on September 22, 2011 by

Thinking of applying to the Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme as an Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) or a Coordinator for International Relations (CIR)? Check out the Consul-General of Japan in Miami’s JET calendar for recruiting events and information sessions near … Continue reading →

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Job openings: Japanese embassy in Washington DC

Posted on July 6, 2011 by

There are two full-time positions available at the Embassy of Japan in DC and one unpaid internship available at the Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC). Economic Section Administrative Assistant: http://www.us.emb-japan.go.jp/english/html/econopen062711.html Political Section Administrative Assistant: http://www.us.emb-japan.go.jp/english/html/politicalopen062911.html JICC Internship: http://www.us.emb-japan.go.jp/english/html/Summer%202011%20Internship.pdf If … Continue reading →

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JET Application The Sequel: The Interview Strikes Back

Posted on February 15, 2011 by

Long time no see guys.  Sorry about the radio silence. However, my sources (and by sources I mean Facebook) tell me that the results for JET interviews have been released and those chosen are beginning to freak out a bit. … Continue reading →

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Job opening: Embassy of Japan in Washington, D.C.

Posted on January 7, 2011 by

There is currently an open Administrative Assistant position in the Economics Section at the Embassy of Japan in Washington, DC. If you live in the MD, NOVA, DC area (or are willing to relocate) and have a background in Japanese … Continue reading →

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Working in a Japanese Work Place

Posted on October 18, 2010 by

My first priority after college was to get a job. I was fresh out of school and it was not very difficult to keep my resume to a page in length. At times, I felt ANY job would be great … Continue reading →

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The Job Hunt – Getting Started

Posted on October 7, 2010 by

My name is Danielle and senior year of college I was a Japanese 101 tutor and that was the only job that I had at Gettysburg College. I did not do any sort of internship. Over my summers I worked … Continue reading →

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Interviewing for a Position in a Japanese Work Environment

Posted on September 28, 2010 by

Interviewing for a Position in a Japanese work environment. Hello!! My name is Rachel and I am back to write about my personal experiences with the interview process for a position in a Japanese work environment. This entry is a … Continue reading →

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Don’t have a plan? You’re not alone.

Posted on September 21, 2010 by

Hello everyone! My name is Rachel and I am one of those students Paula mentioned who had no idea what she wanted to do senior year of college. With the aid of a combination of luck and constant vigilance (but … Continue reading →

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