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A Shokumu Keirekisho is the Japanese work history resume used to explain your career, skills, and achievements. Build it online, save it, update it anytime, and download a PDF when you need it.

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What is a Shokumu Keirekisho?

Shokumu Keirekisho (職務経歴書) is a document that explains your work history in detail. Employers in Japan use it to understand what you did, how you did it, and what results you achieved.

  • Career timeline (period, company, role)
  • Skills and tools you used
  • Projects, responsibilities, and achievements
  • Strengths, self-PR, and motivation (optional)

Shokumu vs Rirekisho

Both are common in Japan, but they serve different purposes.

Document Best for
Rirekisho (履歴書) Basic profile: personal info, education, job history summary.
Shokumu (職務経歴書) Detailed career story: skills, achievements, and experience depth.
If you’re applying for professional roles (IT, sales, design, management), a Shokumu is often essential.
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Basics

What is a Shokumu Keirekisho?

Shokumu Keirekisho (職務経歴書) is a document that explains your work history in detail. Employers in Japan use it to understand what you did, how you did it, and what results you achieved.

Think of it as your career story. Instead of listing job titles only, Shokumu shows your skills, project experience, responsibilities, and achievements — especially useful for mid-career roles.

  • Career timeline (period, company, role)
  • Skills and tools you used
  • Projects, responsibilities, and achievements
  • Strengths, self-PR, and motivation (optional)

Shokumu vs Rirekisho

Both are common in Japan, but they serve different purposes. In many applications, companies ask for both documents because they evaluate different things.

Document Best for
Rirekisho (履歴書) Basic profile: personal info, education, licenses, and a simple job history summary.
Shokumu (職務経歴書) Detailed career content: skills, projects, responsibilities, achievements, and results.
When to submit which:
• If the company asks for only one, follow their instruction.
• If unsure, submit both — Rirekisho for basics, Shokumu for proof of skills.
• For professional roles (IT, sales, design, management), Shokumu is often the document recruiters focus on.
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Many employers in Japan ask for both. Rirekisho covers basic profile details, while Shokumu explains your work experience and skills in depth.

Yes. It’s common to prepare different versions depending on the role (e.g., engineering vs management) or the industry.

Yes. You can create and download a PDF as a guest. Login is only needed if you want to save and manage multiple versions.

Many candidates use 1–2 pages, but it depends on your experience. Focus on relevant achievements and keep the layout easy to scan.

Use numbers where possible (sales growth, cost reduction, time saved, users improved). Explain your role, actions, and the outcome clearly.

Not always, but it is strongly recommended for mid-career and professional positions. Many recruiters expect it even if it’s not explicitly required.

It depends on the company. Many Japanese companies prefer Japanese, but global companies may accept English. If unsure, prepare Japanese or ask the recruiter.

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