Ignoring the rain, more than 1,000 people seeking new positions or tips on improving their careers in Japan's job market turned out for a job fair in Tokyo's Roppongi entertainment district Saturday, organizers said.

The job fair at Izumi Garden Gallery, sponsored by The Japan Times and Bunkahoso Career Partners Co., focused on helping job-seekers, especially those with experience abroad, find top positions that make use of their bilingual capabilities.

A total of 26 organizations set up booths to attract prospective candidates, they said. Seminars at the venue offered hungry prospects plenty of tips on finding their dream jobs.

"It is important to listen to the opinions of others and keep tackling the challenges right in front of you to advance your career," said Kazuyo Katsuma, a well-known commentator and chartered accountant, said during a seminar on foreign capital-affiliated companies.

Every time she got a new job, Katsuma said she gained new skills and knowledge that would be considered a plus for her career.

For example, when she was a system consultant, she gained information technology skills and improved her English. During her stint as a securities analyst, she widened her knowledge of the financial markets and improved her writing skills.

Meanwhile, Mai Ishiwatari, a lawyer who is also an active public speaker at local public bodies and private companies, spoke about the cultural differences between foreign-affiliated companies and Japanese companies.