Practice a Job Interview in Jepang
A Jepang job interview is the highest-pressure conversation most learners ever have: formal register, complex grammar, professional vocabulary, and the unspoken cultural rules of the country you're interviewing in. This scenario walks through the full interview arc — greeting and small talk, the 'tell me about yourself' answer, behavioural questions, salary discussion, and asking smart questions back. You'll practise the formal Jepang register, the verbs for past achievements ('I led, I delivered, I improved'), and the body of professional vocabulary that turns hesitant answers into confident ones.
Sample Jepang conversation
おはようございます！どうぞお掛けください。本日はお越しいただきありがとうございます。まず自己紹介をお願いできますか？
Good morning! Please take a seat. Thank you for coming in today. Can you start by telling me about yourself?はい。マーケティングを専攻し、この分野で3年間働いてきました。
Of course! I studied marketing and I've been working in the field for three years.3年の経験ですね、素晴らしい。前職での主な業務は何でしたか？
Three years of experience, that's great. What was your main responsibility in your last role?SNSキャンペーンの管理と結果の分析を担当していました。
I managed social media campaigns and analyzed the results.あなたの最大の強みは何ですか？
What would you say are your greatest strengths?コミュニケーション能力が強みです。いろいろなタイプの人とうまく仕事ができます。
I'm a strong communicator. I work well with different types of people.
Yang akan kamu pelajari
- Greet interviewers with the right formal register
- Deliver a 60-second 'tell me about yourself' in Jepang
- Answer behavioural questions with concrete examples
- Discuss salary and benefits without awkwardness
- Ask smart questions about the role and team
Pertanyaan yang sering diajukan
What's the most important phrase in a Jepang job interview?
The professional 'Pleased to meet you' opener and a strong 'Thank you for your time' closer. Both are formal in Jepang and signal respect.
How do I talk about salary in Jepang without it being awkward?
There's a soft formula — 'What's the salary range for this role?' — that's professional and direct. The scenario rehearses the negotiation language too.
How formal should my Jepang be in an interview?
Very formal — use the formal 'you' throughout, full sentences, and avoid contractions. The scenario models this register consistently.
What questions should I ask back in a Jepang interview?
Ask about team structure, growth opportunities, and what success looks like in 90 days. We include sample questions in Jepang in the scenario.