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There are many jobs that are done in English, such as international cabin attendants, hotel staff, and tour conductors. When looking for a job or changing jobs, some people may want to get an international job or a job that allows them to work abroad. But how much English is required for such a job?
This time, we will explain the jobs that can make use of English and the required level for those who want to get a job in the overseas department or internationally. If you want to try a job that makes the most of English, please refer to it.
English proficiency and work skills required for overseas departments and international work
Of course, English proficiency is essential to work in an overseas department or to get an international job. For example, immigration inspectors, tour conductors, and hotel staff are required to have an English proficiency of TOEIC 500 or higher, which is the average level of Japanese people. Cabin attendants and air traffic controllers often require a score of 600 or higher, foreign companies and pilots require a score of 700 or higher, and corporate interpreters and international certified accountants often require a score of 800 or higher. Highly specialized work such as interpreters, translators, and consultants may require a level of 900 points or higher. As your score goes up, you will have more choices for employment.
In addition to English proficiency, plus alpha expertise and experience are also required depending on the industry and occupation. No matter how proficient you are in your language, there are many patterns in which you will not be hired without practical experience. It's a good idea to think about what your strengths are for the job you want to get.
What kind of work can you use English and what is the required standard English ability?
We will show you the work that can make use of English and the standard level required for that work at the daily conversation level, business level, and level close to the native level. In terms of TOEIC score, daily conversation level is 570-725 points, business level is 730-855 points, and level close to native is 860 points or higher. Please refer to it when you are looking for a job or changing jobs.
Reference: Correlation table between TOEIC® score and communication ability level | The Institute for International Business Communication
Work where communication in English is important
First of all, I will introduce jobs where communication using English is important, such as customer service and travel-related work. Let's see what kind of work is available according to the required level of English.
Work where communication is important from the level of daily conversation
If you do a job that requires communication in English, you need practical English ability to understand what the other person says and speak what you need to convey. Here, we will introduce the work that can be done with English ability at the level of daily conversation. The main occupations are as follows.
・ Theme park staff
・ Hotel staff
・ Tour conductors
・ Tour planners
・ Travel agency staff
・ Cabin attendants
・ Pilots, etc.
Work where communication is important from the business level
Communication in English is also required, and business-level English proficiency is required for highly specialized jobs that require knowledge and experience in business such as business negotiations, price negotiations, and visa procedures. In addition, it is not enough to simply communicate in English, and you can use formal phrases according to the TPO, and you can understand English-speaking manners such as talking while making eye contact with your eyes. High communication skills are also required. Those who can learn enthusiastically should try it.
The main occupations are as follows.
・ Licensed guide
・ Interpreter
・ Trading company
・ Overseas sales
・ Embassy clerk
・ Patent clerk
・ Study abroad counselor etc.
Office work that makes use of English
Next, I would like to introduce some clerical work that makes use of English. In many jobs, the ability to read and write English is more important than English conversation. It will be even more advantageous if you have clerical work experience.
Office work that can be done from the level of daily conversation
In office work, I often exchange emails in English and handle English documents, so I have to understand the contents smoothly and deal with them. Make sure that you can read and write at least without using a translation site. Here, we will introduce the work that can be done from the daily conversation level.
The main occupations are as follows.
・ English office work
・ trade office work
・ customs brokers
・ patent engineers, etc.
Office work that can be done from the business level
Introducing office work that has difficult technical terms. Some advanced English proficiency will be required, as the content to be dealt with is complicated and it is necessary to understand even the finest nuances of English words.
The main occupations are as follows.
・ Patent attorneys
・ NGO staff of international cooperation
・ English shorthand reporters
・ trade affairs, etc.
English education related work
Next, I would like to introduce some jobs related to English education. With the introduction of English learning for elementary school students in Japan, the demand for people who can teach English is increasing. If you want to teach English, please refer to the following jobs.
English education related work that can be done from the level of daily conversation
Those who want to be involved in English education should have comprehensive English proficiency such as learning basic English words, understanding systematic grammar, and simple English conversation. Perfect for anyone who wants to spread the fun of English or who likes to teach. First, let's look at the jobs that can be challenged from the daily conversation level.
The main occupations are as follows.
・ Development of English teaching materials
・ Children's English teachers
・ Nursery teachers who teach English, etc.
English education related work that can be done from the business level
Those who want to teach English to students and working adults, or who want to get a job supported by international students, need English proficiency at the business level or higher. Although it is rare to interact directly with native speakers, it is important to understand English as knowledge such as grammar so that students can answer questions properly.
The main occupations are as follows.
・ Study abroad ・ Support for international students
・English teachers in junior high school and high school
・ English conversation school instructors for working adults, etc.
English education related work that can be done from a level close to the native
For returnees, study abroad experience, and overseas employment experience, we recommend a job that requires English proficiency closer to that of a native speaker. It is a job that requires a high level of English proficiency close to that of a native speaker and sometimes an understanding of knowledge about English-speaking culture and historical background. If you like English, it's a rewarding job.
The main occupations are as follows.
・ Language vocational school
・ University English teacher
・ High-level English conversation school instructor, etc.
English-related work that requires qualifications
Let's take a look at jobs that require qualifications, such as lawyers, certified public accountants in the United States, and licensed guides.
Work that requires qualifications that can be done from the level of daily conversation
Introducing jobs that require qualifications and can be challenged from daily conversation level English proficiency.
The main occupations are as follows.
・ Air traffic controllers
・ customs officers
・ immigration inspectors, etc.
Jobs that require qualifications that can be done from the business level
If you have business-level English proficiency, it is recommended that you aim for the most difficult work that requires qualifications. Certified public accountants in the United States and licensed guides are required to have a high level of English proficiency, but there are many merits such as not having trouble with the place of employment and good compensation. Depending on your qualifications, it is possible to work based overseas.
The main occupations are as follows.
・ Certified Public Accountant in the United States
・ English teachers in junior high school and high school
・Licensed guides nationwide, etc.
Writer-related work in English
Finally, I would like to introduce the work of writers who write in English.
Writer-related work that can be done from a level close to the native
Writing in English is difficult at the daily conversation level and business level, and requires a high level of English proficiency close to that of a native speaker. In addition, English shorthand writers who translate and record meetings and interviews held in English, and translators who translate the lines of a movie are difficult tasks that require speed and accuracy. It requires a lot of training, but it will be rewarding.
The main occupations are as follows.
・ English shorthand
・ Translators of movies and books
・ Medical writers, etc.
