I’m not sure if this is the correct sub. I’d appreciate it if people directed me to the correct place in case it isn’t.
So, I have N2 and I’ve been working as an interpreter/translator for a Japanese IT services company in my home country. Due to personal circumstances I may have to move to the US (it isn’t certain but it could happen). In the event that such a thing should come to pass, what kind of employment opportunities could I expect to get hired for?
What kind of companies? What kind of working hours? Pay? Remote or office? Any other details anyone could share I would be grateful for.
Thanks in advance.
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Not a US citizen, but I was in a similar situation. I would consider getting certified in JLPT N1 asap, as it’s very competitive nowadays if you want to work in a field doing business with Japan. With my N2, I had to go back to school to get a supplemental degree, but now I’ve found my dream job.
Good luck!
Regardless of what language it is, especially for translators, experience tells about you more than test scores do. So yes, get N1 first, and then I think you better look for rather smaller, newly established tech related (that’s optional) companies that does some business with Japan. All other questions are too obvious to answer – it depends. Also, it might be different from city to city, but often language schools are good place to find job offers related to linguistic abilities.
Well it all depends on what the company wants. N1 does not mean much for interpretation, and in some cases a certification from professional organizations is recognized better.