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A Guide to Business Japanese: Avoid Sounding Rude During a Job Interview or Meeting
Even non-Japanese people proficient in conversational Japanese often struggle with the polite “teineigo” or the honorific “keigo” forms…
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When job hunting in Japan, Japanese-style resumes generally have a dedicated “reason for applying” section to write down…
How Japan’s Hotels Are Adapting to Survive the Coronavirus Pandemic
It’s been over a year since Japan closed its borders to tourists and the number of international visitors has dropped by over 99%. As expected, Japan’s hotel industry has taken a severe hit, with many hotels forced to shut down as both international and domestic travel slowed to a trickle. However, other hotels have been getting creative in attempting to survive and adapt to the new normal. Read on to discover how the Japanese hotel industry is evolving to life under the pandemic.
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Japan’s Second Resume: What is a “Shokumukeirekisho” and How to Write It
Looking for a job in Japan? Heard that you need to write two resumes in order to do it? Here we take a look at the second Japanese resume, the shokumukeirekisho. We will walk you through what exactly you need to include and the best way to format it.
The IT Engineer’s Guide to Writing Their Japanese Resume, the “Shokumukeirekisho”
Looking for an IT engineer job in Japan? Heard that you need to write two resumes in order to do it? Here we take a look at the second Japanese resume, the shokumukeirekisho. We will walk you through what exactly you need to include and the best way to format it.
100 Japanese Computer Terms Every Software Engineer in Japan Needs to Know
Working in a Japanese workplace can be challenging enough by itself but add to that a slew of technical IT-related words, and it can be easy to get lost. This article aims to serve as a reference or study guide for some of the most important Japanese words that every software engineer needs to know.
Tips To Make Your Japanese Self-Introduction (Jikoshokai) More Impressive For Job Interviews
What do you think is the most important part of a job interview? In my opinion, the “jikoshokai” or self-introduction is the most important part. Many people mistakenly think it is simple, but in reality it is a critical chance to set a good impression for the rest of the interview. So, what should you pay attention to when introducing yourself in an interview for a Japanese company? Read on to learn some tips that will make your self-introduction more impressive.