Translate your resume to a Japan CV format
Convert your resume into a Japanese rirekisho — photo, formal structure, YYYY/MM/DD dates.
Japanese hiring uses two documents: the rirekisho (履歴書 — a structured CV with photo and personal details) and the shokumukeirekisho (職務経歴書 — a separate work-history document with detailed accomplishments). Photos are required on the rirekisho; dates use YYYY/MM/DD or the Japanese imperial calendar. Conservative employers still expect handwritten rirekisho — though digital versions are increasingly accepted at multinationals.
What the translator changes
- ✓Photo kept (formal, passport-style)
- ✓Personal Details section added (DOB, nationality)
- ✓Dates reformatted to YYYY/MM/DD
- ✓Formal tone and structured chronological order enforced
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Common questions
Rirekisho or shokumukeirekisho?
Both, traditionally. The rirekisho is the structured CV with photo and personal details. The shokumukeirekisho is a separate document detailing your work history and accomplishments. For multinationals, an English CV is increasingly accepted in place of both.
Do I really need a handwritten CV?
Increasingly no, even at traditional Japanese firms. Multinationals and tech companies accept digital. If applying to a conservative domestic employer, asking what they prefer is the safe move.
Western or Japanese calendar?
The translator uses Western YYYY/MM/DD. Some traditional employers prefer the Japanese imperial calendar (e.g. Reiwa 6); the translator does not convert to imperial format — if required, edit manually after generation.