Simul International Inc. will sponsor a career seminar Sept. 9 for people who want to use English in their jobs, in cooperation with The Japan Times, Shukan ST and InterFM.

Two businesspeople, including Naoko Hatakeyama, a senior consultant at Cambridge Research Institute, will hold a panel discussion on such topics as how to use English to advance one's career.

With the globalization of Japan's business world, more people with English abilities will be necessary, according to officials at Simul International. Career Development Seminar; Part III will be held at Yasuda Life Hall near JR Shinjuku Station from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. For more information, call (03) 3372-3100.