What kind of career can I have after graduation with an Asian Studies/Japanese major?

Answer 1

I assume you know the Japanese language...

Knowing the Japanese language, customs and culture is a major plus to a great deal of industries that do business overseas. You're in a good spot to choose what interests you the most as a sales representative or as a company leasion and you'd be welcome on several shores, as an employee of an English speaking company in need of your talents, (and there are plenty around the world in nearly every industry,) or as an employee of a Japanese based company - just as broadly spread across the board in variety.

You may also find that you are quite valuable to you nation. The US federal government is a very large organization and requires individuals with unique talents - you'd fit right in. The military would, of course, love to have you. Likewise, the United Nations is nearly always looking for multi lingual people and they have a good variety of interesting slots to fill all around the world. Of course there is always teaching to consider but you may need some additional credentials before you can walk into that arena.

Keep your options open and your ear to the ground... search the web ... ask this question at an employment agency to see what they have to say about your options ... apply for a few jobs you think you'd be willing to consider, (even if you do it just to find out you're worth on the market - the experience of making applications is good to have under your belt, too.)

Good luck,
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Answer 2

It would be better for you to major in something else and minor in East Asian Studies if you're that interested in it. My nephew was a philosophy major at a Top Ten college and guess what he's doing now? He's managing a Subway restaurant. What a waste of a college education! We tried to tell him there are no jobs for philosophy majors ... except teaching other people philosophy, but he wouldn't listen. Now he's finding out the hard way. OTOH, my best friend's daughter has had a passion for horses and riding since she was small. She's competed in many shows and won ribbons and awards. She wanted to go to a very specialized school where she could major in equestrian studies, but fortunately my friend was able to talk her out of it. She advised her instead to major in something that will allow her to make enough money to indulge her passion. She is now studying to be an orthodontist.

Answer 3

Well, this could go a number of ways. I would recommend pairing this with a business focus so that you can look at the Asian/Japanese market. Some people also go into the world of education in conjunction with this and spend time overseas with Asian students for American language studies and such.

You'd be surprised what the possibilities are. Think about the increase in Asian automakers in America. There are business, psychological/organizational behavior, and education possibilities there.

Answer 4

I read in the paper that if you can speak the language fluently, you can work in the ER of a hospital and make anywhere from $30 - $400 an hour just to translate for non-english speaking patients.

Answer 5

You can wash dishes in the back of a Japanese restaurant or you can serve as an interpreter for the government. Or maybe you can teach it at the university level.

Answer 6

Check out the foreign affairs deptartment of the federal government. They have representation in Japan. Maybe you can find a position with the US consulate in Tokyo.

Answer 7

International negotiator, Interpersonal Communications with a business Business

Answer 8

open your own buisness and trade with the japanese. you'll earn a HUGE profit.

Answer 9

You will be able to play the violin or make better cars.

Answer 10

foreign language teacher maybe