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Japanese work history (職務経歴書)

The document that goes with a Japanese résumé, laid out the way employers there read it.

Employers

PeriodCompanyWhat you did

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Your files stay on your device

This tool runs entirely in your browser. Nothing is uploaded, nothing is stored, and you can even turn off your internet connection before you start.

How it works

  1. Fill in your name; the date is today unless you set it.
  2. Write a short summary: how many years, in what, and what you are best at.
  3. Add one block per employer, with the period, the company and what the work was. Use a line per duty or achievement.
  4. Add skills, qualifications and a closing paragraph about yourself, then download the PDF.

Frequently asked questions

How is this different from the résumé (履歴書)?
The résumé is a fixed form with your details, schooling and a short motivation. The work history has no official form: it is where you describe what you actually did and what you achieved. Most Japanese employers ask for both.
Newest first or oldest first?
Either is accepted. List the employers in the order you want them read — newest first is common for experienced applicants; oldest first reads as a story.
How long should it be?
One or two A4 pages. This runs onto a second page by itself when it needs to.
Is anything uploaded?
No. The PDF is made in your browser, and the form is kept only on this device.
Does it carry your logo?
No. A document sent to an employer never carries the free plan’s footer.

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