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The Japanese resume format — what recruiters in Japan actually expect
A resume that works at home can fail in Japan. Not because of your experience — because of local conventions: photo rules, personal details, length and tone. Here is what makes a Japanese resume different — and how we rebuild yours for it.
The Japanese rules at a glance
PhotoMANDATORY — 3×4cm, recent (<3 months), suit, neutral background
Personal detailsFull, in the fixed rirekisho form; month-exact dates
Length & formatRirekisho (form) + shokumu-keirekisho (career history)
What Japanese recruiters look for
Two documents required; no gaps — every month must be accounted for; factual style, no self-praise
The #1 mistake applicants make in Japan
Wrong photo format or gaps in the timeline
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