How to introduce yourself in Japanese for your job interview

No matter how many times we go through it, job interviews are never easy, and on top of that getting interviewed by foreign companies whose preferred language is their native tongue can be nerve-wrecking.

For most of us, especially freshers – straight out of college, the amount of time spent on preparation and research can really help us develop the confidence we need to make a good first impression.

If you have an upcoming interview for a Japanese company and you have somehow landed on this page then this article is just for you.

Introducing yourself in Japanese will be an added advantage for you as it will make you stand out among the other candidates and help you make a good first impression.

We have drafted the perfect introduction in Japanese for your job interview just for you.

Hello sir/madam
こんにちは拝啓様、
Konnichiwa haikei sama,

It’s my pleasure to speak with you. I am (Your Name). Basically, I belong to (City Name). I have been living in (City Name) for (No. of years/months) now. I stay here with my family. Besides my parents, there is a younger brother in my family. Currently, I am exploring job opportunities in the (Domain Name) as I have recently finished (Degree Name) from (University Name).

お世話になります。ご紹介させていただきます。私は（氏名）です。（市名）の出身です。現在、私は家族と一緒に（市名）に（＿年間__月間）住んでいます。家族は両親と弟です。現在、（大学名）で（学位名）を最近終了したばかりなので、（ドメイン名）で就職の機会を探しています。

Osewa ni narimasu. Goshoukai sa sete itadakimasu. Watashi wa (shimei) desu. (Shimei) no shusshin desu. Genzai, watashi wa kazoku to issho ni (shimei) ni ( __ nenkan __ gekkan) sunde imasu. Kazoku wa ryōshin to otōto desu. Genzai, (daigaku-mei) de (gakui mei) o saikin shūryō shita bakari nanode, (domein mei) de shūshoku no kikai o sagashite imasu.

I am very interested in the (Domain of your interest). That was the reason I chose to pursue higher studies in (Program Name). Post that, my internship experience and other practical projects in the college further boosted my interest in (Field name) as a full-time career option.

私は（興味があるドメイン）に非常に興味を持っているので高等教育名の（プログラム名）を選びました。その後、大学でのインターンシップの経験やその他の実践的なプロジェクトにより、フルタイムキャリアの専門職としての（フィールド名）への関心がさらに押し上げられました。

Watashi wa (kyōmi ga aru domein) ni hijō ni kyōmi o motte irunode kōtō kyōiku-mei no (puroguramu-mei) o erabimashita. Sonogo, daigaku de no intānshippu no keiken ya sonohoka no jissen-tekina purojekuto ni yori, furutaimu kyaria no senmon-shoku toshite no (fīrudo-mei) e no kanshin ga sarani oshiage raremashita.

Not only am I passionate about the field I graduated in (Mention field), I am also inclined towards creative activities such as dancing, painting, acting, etc. I have always been an active student in school and college. I have participated in many cultural events during my school and college days and have won many awards.

私は卒業した分野（フィールド名）に情熱を持っているだけでなく、ダンスや絵画、演技等の創造的な活動にも傾いています。私は学校や大学では常に積極的な学生でした。学校や大学時代に多くの文化行事に参加し、多くの賞を受賞しました。

Watashi wa sotsugyō shita bunya (fīrudo-mei) ni jōnetsu o motte iru dakedenaku, dansu ya kaiga, engi-tō no sōzō-tekina katsudō ni mo katamuite imasu. Watashi wa gakkō ya daigakude wa tsuneni sekkyoku-tekina gakusei deshita. Gakkō ya daigaku jidai ni ōku no bunka gyōji ni sanka shi, ōku no shō o jushō shimashita

In my free time, I enjoy going out with friends and trying new cuisines. I also enjoy watching movies, listening to music, reading, working out, and going on road trips.

暇なときは、友達と付き合ったり、新しい料理を食べて楽しむ。また、映画を見たり、音楽を聴いたり、読書をしたり、運動をしたり、旅行に出掛けたりするのも楽しみです。

Himana toki wa, tomodachi to tsukiattari, atarashī ryōri o tabete tanoshimu. Mata, eiga o mitari, ongaku o kiitari, dokusho o shitari, undō o shitari, ryokō ni dekaketari suru no mo tanoshimidesu.

I am looking forward to knowing more about this opportunity and I will be happy to answer more questions.

この機会に関して詳細に知ることと返事を心待ちにしています。より多くの質問に答えて幸せになります。

Kono kikai ni kanshite shōsai ni shiru koto to henji o kokoromachi ni shite imasu. Yori ōku no shitsumon ni kotaete shiawase ni narimasu.

I look forward to working with you.

今後ともよろしくお願いします。

Kongotomoyoroshiku onegaishimas.

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We will leave you here with our best wishes.

Until next time, Sayonara for now.