After having experience living in Japan, whether by working with the JET Program, study abroad, or graduate school, many people want to continue their careers in Japan. This panel will cover the basics of finding a job in Japan. Including:
- Why work in Japan?
- What are recruiting companies and how do they help?
- How do you find job opportunities in Japan?
- What language skills do you need to work in Japan?
- How do you find a job in Japan when you’re not currently living in Japan?
- How does applying for a job in Japan differ from applying for a job in the U.S.?
- How do I network in Japan while on the JET Program in preparation for a job after JET?
- What are some resources/training I can use after the panel?
- What advice do you have about getting visas, especially during the pandemic?
- And more!
Panelists
Kristine Ayuzawa, Director of People Operations, Wahl + Case
Kristine has worked with globally-minded professionals to build the careers they want for over 15 years. As Director of People Operations at Wahl+Case, she develops effective hiring, learning, and performance management strategies with an eye on both candidate and employee experience. Before shifting to an internally-focused role, she worked as a recruitment consultant, gaining experience in everything from interim to executive recruitment. A JET alum, Kristine is also a graduate of Cornell University and a certified coach with the International Coaching Federation.
Wahl+Case is a Tokyo-based recruitment company focused on discovering, placing, and retaining the best tech talent for the most innovative companies.
Kasia Lynch, Founder, Ikigai Connections
Kasia (カーシャ) a trilingual American who spent 8 years in Japan, including high school, college, graduate school, and her professional career. She earned her Bachelor’s from Boston University and Master’s from Tokyo’s Ochanomizu University.
Kasia’s career utilizing Japanese language and cultural skills began in 2003 with concert promotion, and later moved to interpreting/translating, electronics, and the automotive industry. She was able to do this while living in Japan, Poland, Italy, and the US.
Since starting Ikigai Connections in 2018, Kasia has been featured in various Japan-related podcasts, websites, and webinars, including USJETAA, Small Business Japan, Laurasian Institution, Japan Expert Insights, and BFF Tokyo. Her goal is for NihongoJobs.com to become the go-to job board for all Japanese jobs in the US. https://www.ikigaiconnections.com/about/
