N3 Job Interview Japanese

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Learn Japanese at the N3 level and gain confidence in job interviews: giving a formal self-introduction, describing your experience, discussing your strengths and weaknesses, explaining your reasons for changing jobs, asking thoughtful questions, negotiating employment conditions, and sending a thank-you email after the interview.

Who this course is for

This course is designed for self-learners and JLPT candidates preparing for N3, with emphasis on conversation, exercises, grammar, listening, reading, vocabulary through structured lessons and guided practice. Study 8 step-by-step lessons with free interactive quizzes on Minna Nihongo. Ideal if you want exam-style review, daily study habits, and measurable progress without a classroom schedule.

Lessons

  1. Self-Introduction & Reason for Applying — Learn how to greet the interviewer formally at the beginning of an interview, introduce yourself, and explain your reasons for applying using polite language.
  2. Talking About Work History & Skills — Learn how to describe your work experience in detail, explain your responsibilities, and talk about your certifications and qualifications.
  3. Strengths and Weaknesses — Learn how to present your strengths with specific examples and discuss your weaknesses in a positive and tactful way.
  4. Explaining Reasons for Changing Jobs — Học cách trình bày lý do nghỉ việc cũ/chuyển việc một cách tích cực, không chỉ trích công ty cũ.
  5. Answering & Asking Reverse Questions — Learn how to ask thoughtful questions (逆質問) to the interviewer in a polite and professional manner.
  6. Discussing Working Conditions & Salary — Learn how to politely ask about working hours, days off, starting salary, and remote work arrangements during an interview.
  7. Future Goals & Career Plan — Talk about your long-term goals, what role you want to grow into, and what you are doing now to work toward it.
  8. Thank-You Call & Etiquette — Make a polite thank-you phone call after an interview, and ask politely when you will hear the result.

Sample vocabulary from this course

  • 長所（ちょうしょ） (長所): strength; strong point
  • 質問（しつもん） (質問): question
  • 自己紹介（じこしょうかい） (自己紹介): self-introduction
  • 転職（てんしょく） (転職): changing jobs; job change
  • 職歴（しょくれき） (職歴): work history; employment history
  • 逆質問（ぎゃくしつもん） (逆質問): reverse question (candidate asks interviewer)
  • 担当（たんとう）する (担当する): to be in charge of; to handle
  • 辞（やめ）る (辞める): to quit (a job)
  • 志望動機（しぼうどうき） (志望動機): reason for applying; motivation
  • 短所（たんしょ） (短所): weakness; shortcoming
  • 業務（ぎょうむ） (業務): work; business operations
  • 新入社社員（しんにゅうしゃしゃい） (新入社社員): new company employee
  • 長所（ちょうしょ） (長所): strength; strong point
  • あきらめる (あきらめる): to give up
  • 挑戦（ちょうせん）する (挑戦する): to take on a challenge
  • 傍向（けいこう） (傍向): tendency; trend
  • 経歴（けいれき） (経歴): background; career history
  • 研修（けんしゅう） (研修): training
  • 見積書（みつもりしょ） (見積書): quotation; estimate document
  • 成長（せいちょう）する (成長する): to grow; to develop (oneself)
  • 取引先（とりひきさき） (取引先): business partner; client
  • 実践的（じっぞんてき） (実践的): practical
  • 改善（かいぜん）する (改善する): to improve
  • 御社（おんしゃ） (御社): your company (spoken honorific)
  • 環境（かんきょう） (環境): environment
  • 心配（しんぱい） (心配): worry; concern
  • 貴社（きしゃ） (貴社): your company (written honorific)
  • 資格（しかく） (資格): qualification; certificate
  • 意識（いしき）する (意識する): to be aware of; to keep in mind
  • 伺（うか）わせる (伺わせる): to ask / inquire (humble)
  • 事業（じがょう） (事業): business; enterprise
  • 頃（たよ）る (頃る): to rely on; to depend on
  • 応募（おうぼ）する (応募する): to apply (for a job)
  • 合格（ごうかく）する (合格する): to pass (an exam)
  • 向け（むけ） (向け): for; aimed at
  • 貴重（きちょう） (貴重): precious; valuable
  • 活躍（かつやく）する (活躍する): to play an active role; to thrive
  • 調（しら）べる (調べる): to research; to look up
  • 具体例（ぐたいれい） (具体例): concrete example
  • 面接（めんせつ） (面接): interview

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