履歴書 (rirekisho)
The application form employers in Japan usually ask for. You fill in personal details, education and work history, and licenses and qualifications in a set format.
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履歴書 and 職務経歴書 formats, free to edit and export.
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Standard3
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MHLW Standard
履歴書（厚生労働省様式）
The current MHLW sample form, and the safe default. No commuting or family fields.
MHLW standard
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Standard Work History
職務経歴書（標準・逆編年）
Most recent role first. The default choice when you are not sure which to pick.
Reverse chronologicalExperienced
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ATS Single Column
英語履歴書（ATS）
Single-column English CV that parses cleanly in applicant tracking systems.
ATS single columnInternational
New graduate1
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New Graduate (International)
履歴書（新卒・外国人）
For international students. Adds Japanese level, visa status, and work eligibility.
Compact A4New graduate
Part-time1
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Part-time & Student
履歴書（アルバイト・学生）
For part-time and student applications. Leads with availability and preferred shifts.
Compact A4Part-time
International2
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New Graduate (International)
履歴書（新卒・外国人）
For international students. Adds Japanese level, visa status, and work eligibility.
Compact A4New graduate
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ATS Single Column
英語履歴書（ATS）
Single-column English CV that parses cleanly in applicant tracking systems.
ATS single columnInternational
IT / Engineering1
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IT Projects
職務経歴書（ITプロジェクト）
For engineers. One block per project, with your role, phases, and technologies.
Project basedExperienced
Sales / Marketing1
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Marketing Results
職務経歴書（マーケティング成果）
For marketing roles. Ties each challenge to your strategy, channels, and numbers.
Results focusedExperienced
Which template do you need?
職務経歴書 (shokumu keirekisho)
Shows the specific work and strengths a 履歴書 has no room for. Use it together with your 履歴書.
MHLW or JIS style?
The JIS example 履歴書 was withdrawn in July 2020, and the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) published a new example in 2021. Its gender field is optional, and it has no fields for commute time, dependents, or spouse. Choose the MHLW style unless an employer asks for the older JIS layout.
Source: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (Japanese)