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From Teaching in Japan to Supporting People Everywhere<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
When I joined the JET Program after college, I saw it as the perfect way to begin a career connected to Japan. As an East Asian Studies major with a concentration in Japanese and having passed JLPT N2, I was eager to put my language skills to use and experience working in Japan firsthand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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During my two years on JET, I taught English at a local junior high school and gained much more than just classroom experience. One particular day stands out: a fellow teacher, Mr. Hakoshima, had to rush to the hospital because his wife was going into labor. I offered to take over his classes so the students wouldn\u2019t fall behind, allowing him to focus fully on that once-in-a-lifetime moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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When he later thanked me, I realized how meaningful it felt to support someone in a way that truly mattered. That experience planted the seed for my interest in Human Resources \u2014 a field where helping others is at the heart of the job.<\/p>\n\n\n
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Finding the Next Step After JET<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
After completing JET, I returned to the U.S. determined to pursue a career in HR while still making use of my Japanese language skills. That\u2019s when I connected with iiicareer. Through their guidance and interview preparation, I was introduced to an organization that valued both my bilingual ability and my potential to grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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With their support, I successfully transitioned from the classroom into a role handling HR and General Affairs for employees across multiple states \u2014 even though I had no prior HR experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Learning, Growing, and Giving Back<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
In that role, I learned everything from compliance and benefits administration to policy updates and employee support during COVID-19. I also helped improve internal HR systems and supported workers\u2019 compensation cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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With experience \u2014 and continued study \u2014 I went on to earn my SHRM-CP certification and today I work in Human Resources in Albany, NY. Even though I don\u2019t use Japanese daily anymore, the mindset and global perspective I built through JET \u2014 and being introduced to the right opportunity \u2014 shaped my foundation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nI wouldn\u2019t be where I am today without those experiences.
If you\u2019re a current or former JET participant wondering what comes next, iiicareer is a great bridge between your Japan experience and a long-term global career.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\nBuild Your Next Chapter with iiicareer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Whether you\u2019re a current or former JET participant, a bilingual professional, or someone looking to build an international career that connects Japan and the U.S., iiicareer provides personalized job matching, resume coaching, and bilingual HR guidance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\ud83c\udf10 Visit iiicareer.com<\/strong> to explore current openings and resources for global talent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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