Just a quick background description. I’m 23(M). I worked as a translator for factory workers after I graduated Vocational school back in 2020. I left after a year due to mental health issues. Since then, I settled to a few factory works until now with no time to learn things since they just keep me asking to do work overtime.
I’ve been wanting to change my lifestyle for a quite sometime now but I have no idea where to start. I want to settle on a job that uses English because getting IELTS and improving my TOEIC test score (I got 896 last time) is on top of my list and a job that can give me more time for myself so I can study for more 資格 and for the sake of my future too.
So I scrolled through Indeed and found this recruitment post from a temp agency looking for a translator for Business Development and welcomes inexperienced people.
I’m hesitant to apply cause despite it says “Inexperienced are welcome” I feel like I won’t be enough with my 1 year experience as a factory translator and basic knowledge of Excel and Powerpoint. And there will be new stuffs such as calling overseas.
I’m also open if you guys have tips/tricks or advice for me, I’m just really tired of being an overtime slave just because I’m young and “has nothing to do in life”.
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A lot places allow inexperienced people and they just teach you from 0
Just apply and see. In the end we can say XYZ but if you never apply in the first place, you’ll never know. Every company is different.
If possible try to look up reviews about the company or any comments from former employees. However if the company is too small for that, I would advise at least going for an interview (after practicing/preparing) as a lot of Japanese companies hire people with no direct experience and train them. During the interview, make sure you use it as a chance to clarify aspects of the job you feel unsure about.
Fortune favors the bold. Go for it!
As the quote goes, “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take”. (Gretzky)
Apply, and worst case you don’t get it but you will have still gotten interview experience to make an even better impression next time you interview for a position.
As a side note, though perhaps more importantly, don’t do yourself the disservice of disqualifying yourself without applying. If you like the job and you fit 60-70% of the “must haves” that are listed on the job description then it is worth trying, even if you don’t have every skill or experience listed. More often than not, you’ll still be considered!
Good luck!
Just apply and see what happens. You’ll get more information during the interview process that’ll allow both parties to get to know each other more.