You can either use your handwriting or a PC, but make sure your resume is easy to read.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Point\u00a02:\u00a0Unify fonts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The standard fonts used in Japan are Gothic and Mincho. Make sure to only use one font throughout the whole document. Change the size and boldness for the parts you wish to emphasize such as the title or your name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Point\u00a03\u00a0The JIS standard<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This section explains how to write a well-balanced Japanese resume in the JIS standard, which is the most common in Japan. Some companies may specifically ask for a JIS standard. List the name of the school and the major studied. Academic bacground generally starts from senior high school graduation. Write the name of the companies you have worked at. For each company listed, write down 2 lines; “\u682a\u5f0f\u4f1a\u793eXX\u5165\u793e (Started work at XX)”, “\u682a\u5f0f\u4f1a\u793eXX\u9000\u8077 (Left XX)”. Note:\u00a0Departmental transfers and detailed company information<\/strong> Note:\u00a0Employment experience in part-time employment and interns<\/strong> Note:\u00a0Reason for resignation<\/strong>
It might also be permitted to submit your resume in a free format, but since the JIS standard contains all the information required by the companies, it helps to provide all appropriate information as a formal document.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.daijob.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/resume05-1024x663.png\")
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If the country in which the school was attended is not included in the name of the school, it is best to write it down before or after the school name. You can use brackets [] to make it more readable.
For short-term study abroad or language school experiences it might be better to create a separate section as to not make the academic background too long.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWork history section<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
In the event of a transfer, enter ” XX\u682a\u5f0f\u4f1a\u793e\u3078\u8ee2\u7c4d (Transferred to XX Kabushiki Kaisha)”.
If you work at an organization or government agency, write down the correct Japanese expressions such as “\u5165\u56e3 (joining the organization)” or “\u5165\u5e81 (joining the agency)”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Since all your departments and positions are written in your \u8077\u52d9\u7d4c\u6b74\u66f8 (shokumukeireisho), it is not necessary to write down every time you have been transferred or promoted in your resume. If there are too many positions or departments listed on the resume, it might give an impression of changing jobs too often. “”Employment form,”” “”Department,”” “”Number of employees,”” and “”Business description”” are also not required to be filled out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
No particular entry is required, but if you want to make a special appeal, please write it as [Supplement] at the end if you want to fill in the blank. (e.g., part-time workers at shops from October 2000 to October 2000)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the event of a dismissal due to bankruptcy, downsizing, withdrawal from business, or personnel reductions, the reason for resignation is “\u4f1a\u793e\u90fd\u5408\u306b\u3088\u308a\u9000\u8077 (Resignation due to the company’s circumstances)”. Otherwise, “\u9000\u8077 (Resignation)” or “\u4e00\u8eab\u4e0a\u306e\u90fd\u5408\u306b\u3088\u308a\u9000\u8077 (Resignation for personal reasons)”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\u2462 Qualifications and notes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u203bWhen sending your resume to a recruitment agency, it is recommended to leave the motivation field blank.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\u2465 Section to write your conditions, hopes and wishes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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