Overview:

GoGo World Co. Ltd., with our office located in Tokyo was launched in 2011. In just a few years, the main website (gogonihon.com) became the leading service that makes the experience of being a Japanese language student in Japan the best as possible. We support students from the time they are looking for a school and a place to live, to the time they are in Japan and need a point of reference and support for everything related to their experience as students. More than 600 students a year from all over the world come to Japan using gogonihon.com services.

Based upon continued growth, we are seeking a Part-time Swedish Student Coordinator to help the increase of Swedish students using our service.

The position of Swedish Student Coordinator requires a candidate with a very positive attitude, strong written communication skills, the ability to troubleshoot a user’s problems with a strong willingness to help people, and a high attention to detail.

The position will consist largely of providing customer support through e-mail and Skype.

We pride ourselves in being highly effective while being in an informal and relaxed working environment.

Company Size:
12

Position Location:
Tokyo, JP

Reports to:
International Team Manager

Hours:
Monday - Friday
4 hours a day minimum

Compensation:
1,000yen per hour

Duties/Responsibilities:
-Provide high-quality replies to a high volume of potential students’ questions/inquiries
-Project a friendly and informative image to potential students
-Keep track and organize a high volume of pending accounts and deadlines
-Provide excellent customer support to students before and after arrival to Japan
-Adhere to the organized structure and system to ensure high-quality and timely service
-Be able to check students’ documentation without errors
-Effectively communicate with International Team Manager and Office Manager

Requirements:
-Native Swedish speaker
-At least 1 year of customer support experience
-Located in Tokyo with at least 6 months remaining on a valid long-term visa
-University degree preferred
-High level of written communication skills with an attention to detail
-Extremely organized and able to meet strict deadlines and quotas
-Japanese language proficiency is not required

Depending on performance, full-time employment may be considered.

For all interested candidates, please submit a cover letter and resume.

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Minami Yamamoto – who majors in business administration at Sophia University in Tokyo - was one of nine young English language students from across Asia who was flown to the UK to take part in the final of the Best Young Speaker from Asia competition.

The final was held at Robinson College, Cambridge on 5 July and Minami and the other contestants gave two presentations in English and answered a series of questions put to them by an expert panel. Minami told the event organisers that being involved in the contest was a wonderful experience and said she was impressed by the motivation of the other contestants. She also said she’d liked to be seen as a role model for Japanese women who go abroad for their careers.

Simon Wright, from competition organisers University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (Cambridge ESOL) said:

"Minami proved she could use spoken English to a really high level and her performance in the final was very impressive. This level of skill will be a big help to her when she enters the workplace and I wish her all the best."

The winner of the Best Young Speaker from Asia competition was Sruthi Vijayachandran from India who won the first prize of an MBA scholarship from one of the event’s sponsors the London School of Business Finance.

See also:
• Asia's got (English language) talent (Cambridge ESOL, 30 May 2012)

View the original article here

Minami Yamamoto – who majors in business administration at Sophia University in Tokyo - was one of nine young English language students from across Asia who was flown to the UK to take part in the final of the Best Young Speaker from Asia competition.

The final was held at Robinson College, Cambridge on 5 July and Minami and the other contestants gave two presentations in English and answered a series of questions put to them by an expert panel. Minami told the event organisers that being involved in the contest was a wonderful experience and said she was impressed by the motivation of the other contestants. She also said she’d liked to be seen as a role model for Japanese women who go abroad for their careers.

Simon Wright, from competition organisers University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (Cambridge ESOL) said:

"Minami proved she could use spoken English to a really high level and her performance in the final was very impressive. This level of skill will be a big help to her when she enters the workplace and I wish her all the best."

The winner of the Best Young Speaker from Asia competition was Sruthi Vijayachandran from India who won the first prize of an MBA scholarship from one of the event’s sponsors the London School of Business Finance.

See also:
• Asia's got (English language) talent (Cambridge ESOL, 30 May 2012)

View the original article here