Nagoya ¨C You¡¯ve arrived in Japan on holiday and, wow, it¡¯s beautiful. You think to yourself, ¡°Hey, I might want to live here!¡±
So, your job search begins. What¡¯s the first thing you¡¯ll need? A ÂÄšs•ø (°ù¾±°ù±ð°ì¾±²õ³ó¨, resume). The hyper-specificity and rigidity of the Japanese resume format can be intimidating at first glance. But that template is what makes it quite easy to follow ¡ª so long as you have the necessary Japanese skills.
Whether you¡¯re embarking on ¾Íš (²õ³ó¨±²õ³ó´Ç°ì³Ü, job hunting) or ܞš (tenshoku, job transfer), here is a simple guide to putting together the best possible ÂÄšs•ø to nab that all-important Ãæ½Ó (mensetsu, interview).

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