In the following blog – we will be introducing 10 useful phrases that you can use to sound more natural in Japanese Job Interviews. Japanese Job Interviews can be fun, exciting, and some of the time stressful or scary depending on the environment and how well you are prepared. When you interview with a Japanese company – one thing is certain – if the interview is in Japanese, the interviewer will be looking to see how well you can speak Japanese. This is a great opportunity for you as a candidate to impress them by using certain phrases that will give them the impression that you are a capable speaker of Japanese.
If you would like to read more about how to perform well in a Japanese Job interview – please check out our other blog – 4 Questions you must know how to answer in a Japanese Job Interview. You can also read our guide on the steps to start working in Japan.
The following phrases will help you to sound natural and competent to your Japanese Interviewer.
1. Thank you for taking the time to meet with me today.
本日はお時間をいただき、ありがとうございます。
Kyo wa o-jikan o itadaki, arigato gozaimasu.
2. I’m a quick learner.
仕事を覚えるのは早い方だと思います。
Oshigoto o oboeru no wa hayai katada to omoimasu.
3. I’ve worked in this field for many years.
この分野なら、長年の経験があります。
Kono Bun-ya nara, naganen no keiken ga arimasu.
4. I’ve brought my portfolio, if you’d like to see it.
これまでの実績をまとめた資料を持参しました。こちらです。
Kore made no jisseki o matometa shiryo o jisan shimashita. Kochira desu.
5. My skills include copyediting and proofreading
原稿の整理や校正もできます。
Genko no seiri ya kosei mo dekimasu.
6. I’m looking for a real challenge.
やりがいのある仕事を求めています。
Yarigai no aru shigoto o motomete imasu.
7. I believe in developing a strong team spirit.
チームワークを育てることがとても重要だと考えています。
chi-mu wa-ku o sodateru kotoga totemo juyo da to kangaete imasu.
8. I can start immediately.
今すぐ、始められます。
Ima sugu, hajimeraremasu.
9. I’m ready and willing to Improve my Japanese.
日本語が上達するよう努力を続けてまいります。
Nihongo ga jotatsu suru yo doryoku o tsudukete mairimasu.
10. I plan to live in Japan for the next several years.
当面は日本にいるつもりです。
Tomen wa Nihon ni iru tsumori desu.
(Phrases taken from The Ultimate Japanese Phrasebook 1800 Sentences for Everyday Use)
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