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Talking I'm multilingual and want to work in Japan, what's a good career? - 03-02-2009, 01:56 PM

I'm considering studying a second degree/diploma in addition to my current science degree.
I can speak fluently English and Chinese and learning Japanese.
What's a good profession that uses languages and is not teaching?
I'm considering hotel management and tourism or journalism.
I like working with people and languages and writing and I'm really good with English. I can't write Chinese and can only read a little bit.

Can anyone give me any pros or cons or advice please?


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03-02-2009, 03:18 PM

The types of jobs you've listed don't necessarily hire overseas applicants.
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03-02-2009, 04:46 PM

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I'm considering studying a second degree/diploma in addition to my current science degree.
I can speak fluently English and Chinese and learning Japanese.
What's a good profession that uses languages and is not teaching?
I'm considering hotel management and tourism or journalism.
I like working with people and languages and writing and I'm really good with English. I can't write Chinese and can only read a little bit.
You could look into becoming an interpreter or translator but they'll require a near-native level of Japanese ability.
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03-02-2009, 05:07 PM

you can work in universities as international center staff.. you can deals with international students and at the same time, improve your 2nd language as well..


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03-02-2009, 05:10 PM

There's always the JET program... You could become a CIR.


CIRs are posted in a local government office or an affiliated organization, such as the Council for the Promotion of International Relations. The CIR’s duties vary widely, but his/her primary job is to coordinate and facilitate internationally related activities in the community.
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