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Applying for a Job in Japan: How to Write a Japanese Resume"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"mt-5 mb-4 p-2 fs-4 text-red border-bottom\">\u2460 Required Documents<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Job applications in Japan typically require two documents: Rirekisho (resume) and Shokumukeirekisho (career history\/CV).<\/li>\n<li>The Rirekisho is a standardized form with strict formatting rules.<\/li>\n<li>The Shokumukeirekisho highlights achievements, responsibilities, and skills in more detail.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"mt-5 mb-4 p-2 fs-4 text-red border-bottom\">\u2461 Writing Rules and Content<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Dates must use the correct Japanese Era or Gregorian year.<\/li>\n<li>Educational and work history listed chronologically with official names.<\/li>\n<li>Include resignation status (resigned, planning to resign, still employed).<\/li>\n<li>Provide full addresses, no abbreviations; add furigana for names in kanji.<\/li>\n<li>Clearly list qualifications, certificates, and acquisition dates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"mt-5 mb-4 p-2 fs-4 text-red border-bottom\">\u2462 Presentation and Additional Information<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Avoid typographical errors, abbreviations, or inconsistencies.<\/li>\n<li>Use \u201cHobbies \/ Special Skills\u201d section to show personality and motivation.<\/li>\n<li>Overseas experience and language skills should be described simply and accurately.<\/li>\n<li>Employers value honesty\u2014do not exaggerate or misstate information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"mt-5 mb-4 p-2 fs-4 text-red border-bottom\">Point Summary<\/h2>\n<table class=\"table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"text-nowrap\">Category<\/th>\n<th>Key Points<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"text-nowrap\">Documents<\/th>\n<td>Rirekisho (standardized resume), Shokumukeirekisho (detailed CV)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"text-nowrap\">History<\/th>\n<td>Chronological, official school\/company names, resignation status<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"text-nowrap\">Accuracy<\/th>\n<td>Correct dates, full addresses, furigana for names<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"text-nowrap\">Qualifications<\/th>\n<td>Official names and acquisition dates<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"text-nowrap\">Presentation<\/th>\n<td>No errors, no exaggeration; hobbies\/special skills show personality<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u2460 Required Documents Job applications in Japan typically require two documents: Rirekisho (resume) and Shokumukeirekisho (career history\/CV). 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