Japan is a leader in many sectors. Proficiency in the language can open gates to several lucrative opportunities, says Selyucus Markus
languages are the essence of communication and with Indian companies emerging as global players, it is the need of the hour to be well equipped to be able to be at par with the multinational and international players. Academic qualification and proficiency in foreign languages open the gate for career in sectors such as tourism, embassies, diplomatic service, entertainment, public relations and mass communication, international organisations, publishing, interpretation and translation.
The Japanese language is perceived as difficult but this is not true. But like any other language, it requires a lot of time, persistence and effort. The common question that is raised in students mind before they enroll for any language due to rising unemployment is what is the career scope of that language in India.
Japan is a leading technology development country and they are trading with top countries in the world. The country is home for a number of top-ranked companies, ranging from electronics to software and from automobile to artificial intelligence. Japan is also one of the leading source of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in many growing economies around the world including India. Most of the leading Japanese MNCs (especially in electronics and automobile sectors) have a presence in India through joint ventures or local subsidiaries in the country. Sustained presence, growth and popularity of Japanese brands have made learning Japanese language a very common phenomenon across the country. There is a persistent demand for workers as well as qualified professionals who possess working knowledge of Japanese.
Professionals who can overcome the language barrier are seen as an asset to the company. These days foreign language experts are seen to be in translation related services in different settings. For instance, you can work in varied sectors like tourism, embassies and diplomatic services, international organisations, etc. Japanese companies also do not limit the job profile of interpreters/translators to only translation and interpretation and use them for other additional jobs as well.
In addition, newer areas like content writing, technical translation or decoding are also coming up in a major way. learning foreign language can give you job prospects in Embassy in India or abroad. Apart from that, you can also do translation services in Japanese language. One can consider factors like infrastructure, resources and staff proficiency in the language to ensure you are investing in the right institute for learning Japanese language.
There are schools like Asahi Japanese language School which bring together the best methods of teaching along with interesting and interactive sessions. Their classes are based on holistic learning, giving the students, a far greater understanding of Japan than just the learning. It is one of the few Japanese language institutes in Delhi which provides Japanese language courses, from beginner to advanced level. The school provides students with flexible class schedules for weekday and weekend courses. In addition to the normal course, the school provides special short-term course, business and IT Japanese course and tourism business Japanese course.
Foreign language experts don a variety of roles depending upon their skill and experience as well as the job. Different professions one can look for are diplomatic foreign professional, foreign language trainer, translator for MNCs and Government organisations. learning Japanese will surely be helpful in advancement of one’s career.