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Jobs for Japanese Speakers _ Native or Not - Interview with Kasia

March 02, 2022 • Erica Yanney • Season 2 • Episode 5

Born to Polish immigrants, Kasia (カーシャ) is a trilingual American who spent eight years in Japan. She earned her Bachelor’s from Boston University and Master’s from Tokyo’s Ochanomizu University.

Her experience with the Japanese culture and language spans several industries: concert promotion, interpreting/translating, electronics, and the automotive industry.

A citizen of the world, she has lived in Japan, Poland, Italy, and the US. She started Ikigai Connections in 2018, serving the community of Japanese speakers and connecting them to companies seeking her help to find talented professionals that can speak Japanese.

In this interview, she talked about imposter syndrome, self-confidence in a foreign language, and the job market for Japanese speakers, her specialty.

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