HOW TO WRITE A JAPANESE RESUME
Like many other affairs, Japan takes a very different approach to resume writing than what we are used to back home. There are two major hiring seasons in Japan in the early spring and the late summer, but it is never too early to start working on your resume. When creating a Japanese resume, most companies prefer resumes to be handwritten. If you feel your kanji skills are not up to scratch, there are websites that allow you to enter your information and have it printed and emailed. The Photo The general rule of thumb when taking a photo for your resume is think of a passport photo. The more professional and presentable you look in the photo, the greater your chances are of being called in for an interview. The photo should be glued to the top right corner ( 4 ) of the resume. Men typically wear a dark suit with a conservative tie. There are plenty of photo booths, not unlike the popular purikura, that specialize in taking photos just the right size for resumes and passp