If I give my best for others,
my dedication will always be appreciated.

When I entered college, I wanted to learn multiple languages so I chose English and German. Then, I decided to master English and studied in America for one year when I was a sophomore. During my early days in America, I was so lonely and wanted to give up. After struggling and questioning myself, I came to realize that nothing will change unless I take a proactive step. The opportunity to change myself came when I had to make a 10-minute speech in my Communication class. I had to memorize the entire speech and had to express my feelings effectively during my appeal. I took several weeks to edit my speech and repeatedly practiced in front of my host family. When I was finally content with my speech, self-confidence rose inside of me. On the day of the speech, I felt relaxed and was even able to enjoy it. After the speech, my classmates began to talk to me more. I realized that everyone wanted to know and understand me better. As long as I sense what others are looking for and respond to their expectations, I can communicate with them. I learned this during my stay in America.
Currently, I am in charge of the business affairs for new car projects overseas. I always think how I can help the staff in Japan and abroad work smoothly. When translating documents, I edit them over and over again in order to communicate the author's intension in an easy-to-understand manner. Technical knowledge is indispensable for this work. Giving my best for others - I believe this work ethic will help me improve myself.
My dream since my middle school days has been to make contributions to make the world a better place. I still remember what my host father once said, "I like Toyota, and I will continue to drive this car". What I am doing now connects me to the life of people in the world. This thought propels me to continue to work hard.

English is like my wings. Where to fly is up to me.

At West Virginia University in the U.S., I took classes in business and history with other American students. I could not do well in debates no matter how hard I tried. Native speakers could do much better than me. However, I thought I could do a better job on paper test because I was pretty good at writing and reading. So, I studied very hard. As a result, I got straight A+ and became the top student in my class. When people asked me what my major was, I could not just say "English" because I knew that English is just a tool. The important thing is how I use the tool to learn and to achieve my goals. After studying in the U.S., I was able to score over 900 in the TOEIC test. I was proud of my score, but moreover, the experience I went through gave me confidence. It made me think I could do anything.
"What do I want to do in the future?" I could not find an answer to this question even after I started job hunting. So, I decided to pursue more academics and entered graduate school, thinking that I would never have a chance to devote myself to learning later in my life. Through study of simultaneous interpreting, I learned the skills to find out people's needs promptly, and to express my thoughts accurately. These skills became my strengths. Whether I am working with foreign customers or Japanese customers, the communication skills I learned at school is helping me a lot at work now.
Since financial products are not tangible, and there are no answers in the market, building relationship with customers is very important.
In my job, my expertise and English ability are like my wings. The important thing is where I set my goals, and how I use them to achieve my goals. I feel propelled to try harder when I hear my customers say "I am glad I consulted with you". Once something sparks my interest, nothing can stop me. In this sense, I have not changed a bit since my school days.

Each happy encounter I had led me where I am today.

I have always loved animals since childhood and wanted to be involved in work to protect endangered species overseas. Since English ability is essential for such work, I chose Kinjo Gakuin to learn foreign languages. Classes taught by native speaking teachers were refreshing and fun. In these classes, I not only learned grammar and syntax but gained flexible communication skills to use English to learn about others and to have others know about me. Then, I had an encounter that determined my destiny when I was a sophomore. It was a class where alumnae would come and talk about their work. I was moved when an alumna who was working as a wedding coordinator said, "every process of a wedding ceremony and reception has a story". She was very energetic, beautiful, and had a commanding air. I wished to be like her and so I chose to work at a hotel. I have developed skills to enjoy communicating with others from different countries and met an alumna whom I can respect as a role model. The four years I spent at Kinjo taught me how to lead my own life. After entering the hotel, I worked at the front desk for 18 months. Many guests came: first time visitors, those who know a lot about the history of our hotel, and foreign visitors. I was thrilled to meet each of these different guests. Then, I was transferred to the wedding section that I had longed for. When I see the newly-wed couple that I had helped take off on their most joyous day, I almost cry as though I were their mother. I have helped over 100 couples, and many of them would come and visit us after the wedding, and our good relations continue that way. Having been led by such happy encounters, I came to be where I am now. I feel very fortunate.

How would I change and grow in the future?
Just the thought of it excites me.

Ever since I can remember, I have had plenty of opportunities to spend time with foreigners because of my father's business. Thanks to this environment, I learned the joy of interacting with people who speak different languages. Then, my experience while studying abroad during high school led me to desire to become an airline cabin attendant. When I was feeling a bit nervous on the plane, I was impressed by the care the cabin attendants showed me. I felt that this would be a wonderful job to have. Therefore, I decided to enter Kinjo Gakuin, which offers a great Airline Service Career Program. Through the interview practices of the Airline Service Career Program, I grew increasingly aware of myself as to what I was thinking and how I would express my thoughts in English. This self-awareness has served as my solid "axis" for life.
When I first joined the company, every day was a challenge with specialized knowledge and English tests. Moreover, I had a hard time getting used to my life in Singapore as I had never lived there before and I had to familiarize myself with a different culture. Then, I would recall the time I spent with people from other countries. "What would I want the others to do for me?" I learned that if I put myself in the shoes of others and face the situation in that way, we can definitely understand each other. Also, the words of wisdom my seniors gave me during my job search continue to inspire me even to this day: "Enjoy the conversation during job interviews as if you were talking to the person you have a crush on and try to make him like you". I think this is also true when I interact with various guests from different countries.
I hope to improve myself through this profession. And, no matter how old I become, I always hope to challenge something new and continue to grow. English will be my good partner forever. How would I change and grow in the future? Just the thought of it excites me.