This document provides instructions for completing a Japanese CV (resume) when applying for jobs in Japan. It should include basic personal information, education and employment history, licenses/certificates, and personal qualities/strengths. Photos are also typically included. The CV is submitted together with other application materials and brought to job interviews. Sample CVs are provided that describe computer science education and skills gained in college, interest in creativity and developing applications, and the importance of communication skills. The second sample discusses how to handle human relations issues at work through open communication or forming work teams if a colleague cannot be gotten along with, in order to complete work efficiently.

1. Cover letters - cont. Japanese CV (rirekisho)
1.
When you apply yo a job in Japan, will need to send your Japanese CV. Japanese CV
include your various information. First, you should write your basic information at the
upper left. Example, your name and stamp, birthdate, age and gender, current address
and phone number, etc. And should paste personal phot. Next, should write your history
at the lower left. Example, school history, employment history. And should write licenses
and certificates at the upper right. Final, should write your qualities and strengths,
personality, circumstances at the lower right. Example, motivation, skills, favorite
subject, number of dependents, spouse, etc. After, CV should be presented together with
the dossier and you will bring it when you go for the interview.
2.
a)
I learned computer science in college. Example, physical science, math, programming,
English, etc. I gained computer knowledge and skills by them. And I found the plesure
of making something by myself. I'm interested in creativeness. So, I want to made
various application such as used many people all over the world. I made simple
application when I was student. It needs new ideas. So, I had some experience to conceive
of new ideas. Also, I think communication is important for new ideas. Communication
like group talk, meeting has many ideas by each of thinking. Thus, I learned importance
of communication and communication skills. I want to work hard to be conscience of the
things I learned in college.
b)
If problem is human relations, I should communicate with a colleague at work. If there
has a small misunderstanding between us, human relations will get worse. So first, we
should try to talk together. But there are cases that I just can't get along with colleague.
In that case, form and work team that included other people when I have to work with
colleague. The reason is because we always have to finish work. My usually dealing and
attitube are important to don't have a problem with human relations. If I always have
consideration for other people, will become more efficiently and go smoothly.