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XMizer
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 Posted: Mon May 22, 2006 8:37 pm Post subject: Resumes for Appyling in Japan? |
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If I come to Japan and apply for jobs, do I have to have a different format resume or can I just bring the one I used in North America?
And if I need a Japanese format resume, can anyone provide samples? |
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Perpetual Traveller
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Location: In the Kak, Japan
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| Posted: Mon May 22, 2006 8:58 pm Post subject: |
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Try reading the sticky at the top of the forum entitled " Writing a CV and cover letter for Japanese employers".
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XMizer
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| Posted: Mon May 22, 2006 9:03 pm Post subject: |
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Yes, I have read it........but I feel more confident if I had an "actual" resume for reference
The post just have the template, which is great, but I really would like a sample |
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Glenski
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Location: Hokkaido, JAPAN
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| Posted: Mon May 22, 2006 9:45 pm Post subject: |
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A regular resume will probably work, but you will be asked to provide the following information anyway, so I'd suggest putting it on your resume:
photo
visa status
marital status
nationality
date and place of birth
In addition, you should realize that paragraphs describing your job experience are unnecessary here. Keep it to bullets (short ones).
Minimize corporate buzzwords. Probably not known here.
Minimize how much you praise yourself. Humble is better here.
Don't use ANY abbreviations except for USA, UK, and major EFL certifications like CELTA. |
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canuck
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PAULH
Joined: 28 Jan 2003
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Location: Western Japan
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| Posted: Wed May 24, 2006 12:44 am Post subject: Re: Resumes for Appyling in Japan? |
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| XMizer wrote: |
If I come to Japan and apply for jobs, do I have to have a different format resume or can I just bring the one I used in North America?
And if I need a Japanese format resume, can anyone provide samples? |
A japanese format resume will probably be typed up in Japanese which is not what you want. A resume can be written in English in a similar style but i usually advise people to keep the resume free of trumpet-blowing and throwing everything but the kitchen sink at an employer. A CV is a work and education record and should be kept simple, especially for entry level jobs. You are being asked to teach English not do organic chemistry.
Resumes in the US (the ones I have read anyway) tend to be overblown and wordy, full of irrelevant detail, and dont assume that the person reading may not be a native speaker of English, and doesnt know what a GPA or an SAT is. |
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Glenski
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| Posted: Wed May 24, 2006 9:01 am Post subject: |
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| A japanese format resume will probably be typed up in Japanese which is not what you want. |
If you're talking about a rirekisho, yes.
If you're talking about an English resume suitable for Japanese reviewers, no. What I've described above fits this mold. |
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Sweetsee
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| Posted: Thu May 25, 2006 3:26 am Post subject: |
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When is:
1. university hiring season?
2. high school hiring season? |
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PAULH
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| Posted: Thu May 25, 2006 3:45 am Post subject: |
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| Sweetsee wrote: |
When is:
1. university hiring season?
2. high school hiring season? |
Sweetsee, I'm applying for university jobs that start in October, some are also for next April. The hiring season is whenever universities post ads and are accepting resumes. Applicants simply submit resumes before the set deadlines. |
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