Is it worth the effort to learn Japanese?
Yes, but once a week lessons will lead to frustration! Make sure you know your vocation first. Loving Japan is not enough. Read on to find out why...
Careers
Hiring Japanese speakers
Japanese companies often fall into the trap of hiring Japanese speakers without defining the actual job role...
What businesswomen should wear when meeting with Japanese
I frequently am asked for dressing tips for businesswomen who are going to visit Japan or have meetings with Japanese. Here are my current thoughts on the topic....
In Japan you can never flash your credentials soon enough
Whenever you sense doubt or worry in a Japanese busines person you are meeting for the first time, do not hesitate to introduce your credentials....
Communication techniques for Japanese wanting to get ahead in Western companies
When considering applying for a job in a foreign firm, understanding some of the differences between Japanese and Western business cultures will benefit both yourself and your employer. Two of...
“Career woman” and “feminine” — mutually exclusive for Japanese?
The idea in Japan that successful businesswomen can’t be feminine seems to go beyond clothes. There is a traditional notion in Japan that aggressive behavior is unattractive, and that...
Women working with the Japanese
The number of women in professional and managerial positions in Japan has been rising significantly in recent years. In the past there may have been instances of Japanese who...
Japanese and interviewing
In a typical American-style job interview “selling yourself” and “tooting your own horn” are expected behaviors. Coming from a country where modesty is considered to be an important virtue,...
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